To get me back in the swing of the road race scene, I registered for this 5K on the 14th. Mostly I'm doing it to get an idea for my per-mile time (so I can beat it in a month or two) and get used to there being so many people around me when I'm running, since I tend to zone out completely with my iPod in the early-morning or late-evening nearly empty streets.

I know I need new running shoes, but I'm really freaking out at the prices. It seems like they've gone up dramatically since I purchased my asics in November, but I know I need a new pair since I'm starting to feel a pull in my calves and lower back right after my run.

Can't wait to post my time and some pictures!