Just checking in with an update. Thanks to all the good advice I was able to run my first race today! Did the 5k in 33:40... my best time yet :-) :-) :-)

I also decided not to wait a year - I am registered to run the Wine and Dine in November! Next step is a 10k in Plymouth in May. Probably going to take a few days off before jumping into the next round of training though. My calf has been hurting since my run Friday and I want to give it ample rest for healing. If it still hurts at the end of this week I am going to see a doctor. Last thing needed is for this to ruin my Disney goal!!!!

Thank you all again! I so love this thread!!