Buddy System

I've decided having someone to hold me accountable is a good strategy and lucky for me I have a friend who is at about the same level as me so we're planning to run 2-3 times a week together.  She's also registered for the same 5K.  Tonight was our first run and it really helped to have someone there with me.  She claimed to be at my level but actually ran much faster than I do when I'm alone so I had to push myself to keep up with her.  It felt good though, and when I got to the point that I wanted to stop early I didn't want to look dumb so I kept going and it felt good to finish.  We also did some weights afterwards to try to tone up to help our running.  I think this is going to work out well.  I can't say I enjoy running though, I still don't see the appeal....