So a couple weeks back I blogged about my new interest in running as a means of excercise and getting fit.  Well, I’ve been hitting the road and even the treadmill in the fitness center and I’m glad to say that I’m still going strong!  I mentioned that I wanted to compete in the annual Sunrise on the Square Road Race in Historic Downtown Newnan too.  It takes place in about three weeks on Saturday, September 4.  Is anyone else planning on participating?  Who has run it before?  This will be my first 5K so I’m kind of excited!

There are actually three different levels of competition.  A little something for everybody, I guess…

The 5K @ 8:00 a.m. - for the seasoned (or even slightly seasoned, like myself) runners.  Awards vary by gender and age group.
The 1 Mile Fun Run @ 7:45 a.m. - for most everyone else.  No awards.
The Tot Trot @ 8:45 a.m. - for ages 2-6. Participants get a ribboon and t-shirt.

There is a registration fee of $20 that you have to send in along with the registration form that you can download right here.  You can also register online up until September 2 at www.active.com.  After that, the fee is $25.  That includes a t-shirt and refreshments at the race.

If you’re interested in getting started with running too and would like to consider weaving it into your own personal workout plan, here’s a great article I found that can help get you started.  Running really does the body good and gives you a new source of energy throughout the day.  And don’t we all need that?

(Photo Credit: gorbomb)