Running Fun and an unexpected 5k

  So this week is Housing Selection which means that I have to be at work every day no later than 8am and stay until 5pm.  I'm exhausted but still making it through - mostly because I've skipped the gym for the last 2 days and I think that's allowed my body to rest a little easier at night.
  Today was a different story - today I had my running class at 6.30am.  I went to bed at 9pm last night in hopes of falling asleep early - kinda worked but not really.  I have this horrible fear that I am going to sleep through class every Tuesday night so I wake up at least 2-3 times before 6am.  It's not a huge deal if I did, but I am working so hard I don't want to miss a session.
  So as I said, I tried to fall asleep around 9pm.  I went in and out of a light sleep between 10-11pm and eventually passed out around 11.30pm.  Woke up at 2am and again at 5am.  When the alarm went off at 6am, I was kinda surprised that I was able to get up and function.  I don't know why I'm surprised - for some reason when I have something to go to - like this class (or in the past, other people waiting on me) - I can usually get up and function like I have to.
  So, I got dressed, had a few minutes so I checked email in my office and went off to my class.  Once again, I was the only one there.  Today I appreciated it.  It was actually supposed to be the class his gf taught and it was also supposed to be an easier run - no and no on both accounts.
  We ended up running 3 miles - 2 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 3- 3- 3 - 2 - 1 - 1 and the 2 starter laps.  I was  beyond exhausted when we finished.  My instructor encouraged me to take a drink of water about 1/2 way through - and I quickly learned that was a HUGE mistake on my part - I felt sick the entire rest of the run and almost threw up on the track during the last 3 laps.  No water in the tummy while running for me - can't handle it.
  But I did appreciate his help - running with someone is always better for me - because they encourage me to push through the wall (usually around 1.5-2miles for me) and their faith in me makes me able to keep going.
  I felt so good after we finished - he said I shaved 2 mins off last weeks time and I finished 3 miles in 29.53 min which means I am THISCLOSE to my goal of running a 5k in just over 30min!!
  Speaking of 5k's... I'm apparently running a 5k this weekend.  My fellow classmates already registered for it and I was highly encouraged to go.  My instructor said he'd run it with me to help me make it through so I said I'd do it.  It'll be my first 5k in just over a year - last one was in NC over Christmas Break.  Kinda nervous - thought I'd have more time to practice but I guess this one will be my practice and the regularly scheduled one will be the "real deal."  My goal is to try to run one once every 3-4 months so I can keep training and getting better.
  One thing I find interesting is how far I've come.  I kept apologizing at the end because I felt like I was running so slow and he kept telling me I was still at my same pace and I felt slower because my body was getting tired but my legs were working just as hard.  One thing I am supposed to work on is starting off slower and gaining on my pace - I tend to run at the same pace the entire time and that's why I get tired during my runs.
  And the way we are going to run it will be interesting - he wants me to run the entire thing going 2min running and 20-30 sec walking over and over again.  I know that I will get frustrated in the beginning but in the end, if it works, that's what I'm going to do until I can cut out my walks and just run straight.
  I still can't believe I ran 3 miles today - I remember my first class - we barely made a 1/2 mile without dying.  I will let you know how it goes. :)
  And I am hoping to get back to the gym tomorrow since Friday will be the last day of HS so I can spend the weekend sleeping (after the 5k!).
  And I did a quick body test on the wii (since it's closer weight wise than the BL scale) and I've lost more weight.  I am now down to 153.4 so I am pretty excited.  Only 13lbs to my final goal and 7lbs to my first goal.  Pretty happy with myself! 
  Wish me luck!