200 Miles

Today I ran 6 miles and hit the 200 mile mark for the year. I feel stronger and faster but I really feel like I need a structured program of speedwork to reach my goals. I have dreams of running in the 18's for a 5k. Of course the reason I haven't achieved that yet is becuse I don't want it bad enough. I know I'll never be an Olympian but I can't help but try to win a local road race or two. Once I actually break the 20 minute mark for my 5k I think it'll be a huge relief. I know by a lot of standards that's slow but for me it's fast.
My gf Stephanie is running her first 5k ever with me on May 6th. The OSU Cabin Fever 5K looks like fun. Check out the course map here. It finishes in front of the horseshoe.