Baby it's cold outside

It is getting cold out there and I'm loving every minute of it! There is nothing better than outdoor runs with that crisp air and all the colour change.

I have been debating on which 10K to do in October. It's been a toss up between the Fall Colours and something more for fun, the Nike Human Race. I'm almost positive I'm going to do the NHR.

As much as I would like to do the FC, it's Thanksgiving weekend and it's rare that my mom, sister and I can get together at the same time and I'm not willing to sacrifice some time with them for something I can do 2 weeks later. The other reason, however, is that I'm feeling a little intimidated. I am in no way an athlete or would even consider myself a runner and for that reason I'm feeling a little chicken to run in something a lot of people run competitively, not to mention something where a crowd gathers to cheer. Gulp.

With the NHR, I'm able to just sign up, plug in and zone out by myself and only feel competitive after I sink my results in the quiet of my own place.

I still have quite a bit of time to figure it out and get rid of my nerves. I just need to stay focused and keep my eyes on my goal. I'm hoping that once I've done a 10K, it will give me the confidence to move onto another one and possibly (hopefully) a half!