Running

Today was kind of a happy day for running.  I have been running for 30 minutes at a time for the past three weeks.  However, it seems like I haven't really "settled" into running for that distance until today.

When I was training for the marathon, it seemed like I wouldn't really get into my groove until I was about 2-3 miles in.  So far I haven't really felt like I have been in any sort of groove, but today felt really good.  After 30 minutes I felt like I could run quite a bit further.  Longer runs might be trickier this time around because I don't think my stomach can tolerate gatorade or GU anymore.. so I'm not sure that I will be doing many races where I will need much of that anymore.

Here's what I'm thinking for races this summer.

Kael Man 5k in Ames, IA on June 29
race proceeds provide grants for adoptions
http://www.kaelman.org/race-details/

The Bix! in Davenport, IA on July 27
(I have a friend who is getting married in the QC on this day so I'm not sure if it will work perfectly or if it will interfere.  Also, it's been my dream to run this race at some point in my life.)

Prairie Fest 10K in Huxley, IA on Aug 24

I'm really hesitant about making final decisions about anything.  I'm not really sure why.  I'd really really like to do a sprint triathalon at some point in my life but I don't know if this year is the year or not.  Anyone know any other good races that I should do in case any of the above changes?