Rocco...thanks babe! I am hoping to make it, it all really depends on if I have to work that weekend
NT...
I am postponing my leg workout til tomorrow, as legs are sore from running, and I am also tired from working 12 hrs yesterday!
so I work with this guy that is also in the Reserves, and he has run a bunch of 10k races, and he tells me all of these tips, so I thought I would share them and help Py out, plus get some feedback on it...
He says not to weight train legs while trying to run for distance/speed (Pylon may have been on to something here) He says instead of weightlifting, that you should be doing some other form of cardio. He says that running is more impact work and is working all of your Primary fibers/muscles in your legs, much like weight training. But you should do some biking, eliptical, and walking to build up the secondary fibers in your legs and help increase your speed. He suggested only 1-2 days of running, and different cardio on other days, but no leg weights except calves. (I'm gonna wait a couple of weeks to cut out legs, I really wanna hit the 300lb mark on Leg press before I stop
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He also told me that if I was running and then having to stop and walk, that I was trying to go too fast. He suggested that I slow down my running to a slow jog, and pace myself. I did just that and was able to jog the entire 5k this past time
If you get out of breath or your chest is burning, raise your arms in the air, or rest them on your head. This will open up your lungs, and increase oxygen. Also, do not clench your hands or swing your arms while running, your using additional energy for this.
Find a distraction (I beleive Burner suggested this also) I toted my mp3 player along this time, and wore a neon green shirt and shoes...definetly took my mind off running
Water! and lots of it. Also in the last month or two before a race, increase your carb intake, and eat an extra banana every day for the extra potassium.
Stretch before and after running, but don't overdo it!
Kudos for you, Stick to your Guns my Sister Billie!!!
Maybe she could turn around for us!!! 
Billie!
ew....lol...BUT I did learn few running tricks from I guy at work that I will post tomorrow...I did them today while running and increased my time quite a bit!!
What can I say, you hear about fit good looking women and you HAVE to have peek. And I may say, it was worthwhile stopping in here. 
Just started snowing here about an hour ago, so it looks as if tomorrow's outdoor cardio session is in danger. 