My goal was to get my 5k time down around 35-38 minutes by the end of the year. (My most recent attempt was 41:38.) I’ve been focusing more on cross-training than running the past two weeks.

There are two races I’m interested in this month:

1. 5th Annual 5K’s of Christmas Presented By the Carmel Running Club

• Date: December 17th
• It’s very close to me.
• I love running the Monon Trail.
• The Carmel Running Club is new and I might want to get involved.

2. 7th Annual Race to the New Year

• Date: December 31st
• Even closer to me.
• I’ve been running Cool Creek Park all summer.
• It’s a great exercise before I attend any New Years festivities.

I really need to decide by Monday and register. Thoughts? Suggestions?