New Race, New Year

  So the group I am going to start training with is running 5 miles this Saturday... and I'm still not 100% from this bronchitis so I emailed the instructor to ask her what advice she could give to help me catch up with the group.  I can run over 3 miles pretty easily but def. not 5 miles yet - especially sick!  Hopefully she'll be understanding...
  On another note, I picked my next race!  Always exciting - gives me something to look forward to and train for. : )  I've decided to do the local Sweetheart Run.  I posted it on my facebook and Eryn (who I'm training with for the Half Marathon) and her roommate both want to do it as well.  So... I have a feeling we're going to go for the 10k instead of our usual 5k.  I think it's definitely possible - esp. since I know I can run a 5k and it's a month away so I can add at least another mile or 2 to my running by then.  Just means more outside runs because I can only run so many loops on that damn indoor track before I get completely bored out of my mind!  Maybe trying out a few loops around campus might be in order as well as few practice loops at the river. : )  I miss running by the river so much!  Even if it does make it colder due to the wind off the water - it's still nicer scenery than running the neighborhoods in my area.
  I'm also looking for new music to add to my ipod for running.  I tend to go for upbeat music - usually a pop/rap mix.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
  Have a wonderful day and hopefully you are feeling much better than I am and don't get sick! : )