I guess I am training for a 10K

Yesterday, I was able to get in a decent 5K run (30:10).  I really want to get my 5K time to at least 27:00 -- maybe even 24:00.  I have never been a big long-distance runner (not that 5K is really a long distance).  I am definitely built for sports that require short bursts of speed and quickness like soccer and tennis.  However, sometimes I like to run.  I have always thought about doing a 10K and have been slowly incorporating more running into my fitness routine.  I haven't made a firm commitment to run a 10K, but I suspect one may be in my future this summer.  I have some higher priorities; but if I can work my way up to a decent 5 mile run, I will probably go for it.  It will definitely be a one-time only thing if I do go for it.  I'd rather run sprints any day.

I didn't do so well on the eating front yesterday.  I ate good food, but I went 500 calories over my 1600 calorie/day limit.  Today was going to be a rest day, but I think I will get in 45 minutes on the eliptical machine to burn the extra calories I took in yesterday.

I really cannot wait to get to my goal weight.  It is week 45/day 3 of my journey and it is starting to drag on a bit.  When I get to my goal weight, I will be able to adjust my calorie intake and 2000 calories per day will not be a problem.

However, before I hop on a scale I need to:

1.  Fit a bit more loosely into my size 31 jeans.  I can't describe it, but I will know when I am there.
2.  Get to the last notch on my current belt.  I am using the next to last notch and I am about 66% of the way to the last notch.
3.  I want to run a 5K in 30 minutes or less.
4.  I want to get my 1.5 mile time below 11:30 (for reasons I will go into later, the 1.5 mile time is my real running goal.  I eventually want to get it down to 10:30).

I am thinking it will take me about two weeks to get there.  When I do, it will be interesting to see how close I am to my goal weight of 155.  Depending on the results, I may adjust my goal weight because I am not sure how much smaller I want to get (I can't believe I just said that).

Yep, this is a weird way to approach weight loss (never getting on a scale).   But, it has worked for me.