Long time, no see?

Soooooo I'm not dead.

And! I'm still running.

I was on hiatus from running and this blog for a while due to sickness, business and an up in the air work schedule. It's been a long ride on the hot mess express, but I've just restarted the Couch Potato to 5k plan and having a training schedule has brought me some much needed peace. It's also made me worried that I have been body snatched by the most considerate aliens ever. They just want me to be healthy before they eat my brain.

And they're cute! Thanks brainslug!

I've also been doing some thinking about my runs. I am still determined to run a 5k in every state, but doing more runs along the way will keep me in better shape overall, and I'll be able to be a little more choosy about which 5ks I do.

My next concrete goal (as in I register next week) is the Disney Princess Half Marathon. "But Eryn", someone responsible is probably saying, "how are you going from too lazy to write about running to running 13.1 miles?" And I would respond first by saying, hush you voice of reason I wasn't done. Secondly, have you seen the outfits? Even if I'm not flying through this race, I'll be falling with style.

I have a theme and I'm going with it.

As I was saying before I so rudely interrupted myself, I'm planning on running a 10k before December first in order to submit a qualifying time for the half marathon. My current goal is to not be in the last corral, though I may be able to amend that once registration opens and I can learn more.

I'm investigating options for a 5k to squeeze in before then, just to keep myself focused. After reconnecting with a high school friend (who is a marine!) I have experimented with running outside, and determined that while I have a long way to go, it's definitely easier with a friend. But, as she is not always available and Planet Fitness has beautiful air conditioning, I will also need recommendations for more shows to Netflix!

Look forward to more updates and Disney fan-girling!