Some of you may remember me talking about joining a local running club, oh 6 - 8 months ago or so. 
I got out of running regularly in November, and didn't really get back into it until about 6 or 7 weeks ago.
Well, for some reason today, I decided that it was time for me to do something where I'd get some social interaction as well as exercise. So... I joined the Dallas Running Club!
It costs $25 for a one-year membership. The membership includes 8 free races a year plus discounts on a bunch of other races, a free runners magazine, and discounts to athletic stores.
After signing up, I noticed that they have a 23 week training program called "Couch to Half-Marathon." Hmmm... interesting. The basic requirement is that you can run/walk 3 miles. Well, I can do that, if you give me 45 minutes or so ...
So .... for $30 ... I signed up!!!! The program is to get you ready for a half-marathon in November.
They even had a pace group for the 14 - 16 minute milers! (Which is where I signed up.)
Once I get my membership packet, I'm going to go get new running shoes. (15% discount.) Mine are getting to the point of needing replacement soon.
So, July 8 I will be registering for my first grad school class in the morning, and attending the first meeting of the Couch to Half program in the evening. Then, on July 13 I will have my first training run in the early morning, and start my first grad class (officially).
I'm hoping that this will give me some kind of a social outlet, as well as help me to stick to an exercise program.
Oh yeah, the first free race coming up is a 5k on July 4 - which I have signed up for. My first race since October 2008!
Dallas Running Club!
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I agree - the price is very reasonable. I was looking at signing up for a different 5k race, and the registration fee for just that one race was $30. So instead of spending $30 on one race, I'm spending it on 23 weeks of training!
Thanks Boo and Ima!