Changing my mind about the 5K

So I've been perpetually training for a 5K since about August of last year.  I was derailed with a sprained ankle for 8 weeks and have been training on and off since I recovered from that.  However, the reason that I was training for a 5K was mostly to prove to "everyone" that I was fit.  

I've decided I no longer need to prove to "everyone" that I'm fit.  I know I work out relatively regularly and that I can make it through an aerobics class or run/walk 3 miles or so without too much trouble...so why do I feel the need to prove it to anyone?  I've decided I don't.  I know I'm fit. I know I'm doing the right thing for my body and that's all that matters to me now.  

I don't particularly care to run. I do it because I can get in a quick exercise if I need to (for example, I had plans to knit with friends tonight but knew I needed to work out, so I ran/walked for 3 miles in about 40 minutes rather than taking a class for an hour).  

I love classes.  I'm a social worker-outer.  So why torture myself with trying to run a 5K?  It would be different if I loved to run.  But I just...don't.  

Just my thoughts on this subject. 

No point tin trying to prove something you don't have to! I do 5ks and am going to do a 1/2 marathon to prove to myself i can but that is how I work! If I don't have a goal, I won't exercise!

Not like that for you- you are doing the exercise. So forget the 5k!

Kate

 well said...good job.  You proved it to the only person that mattered!!

You dont need to prove anything. BUT...if you want to do one just for fun..I would walk it with you. :)