25 Hour Learning Challenge

The new skill I would like to learn is the skill of running. Since I was young, I have been involved in many different sports. At 6 years old, I played soccer until I was 14. I started playing softball at 8 and played for about 5 years. When I was 10, I started playing basketball and played until I was 16 in high school. I know what you're thinking, With all of those years playing sports, you should be a runner already. Well, I agree; however, in each of those sports I played the positions that required the least amount of running possible (goalie, center, and pitcher... or maybe it was just me). Therefore, for this learning challenge, I would like to practice the skill of running. 

My goal for learning the skill of running is to be able to run a 5K. When I can run a WHOLE 5K without stopping, I will know that I've achieved my goal. Luckily for me, I know many runners. Many of my co-workers are marathon runners, and a couple of my close friends participate in 5Ks and 10Ks monthly. I have also found multiple websites dedicated to supporting novice runners. One in particular, has a calendar which provides runners with a calendar and running schedule. To use this effectively, you work backwards from the date of the 5K. Because of this, I felt called to register for my first 5K which is on May 2, 2015 in Long Beach, California. I'm pretty excited about my new skill.