Around and Around I Go

My very good friend Janice Reilly, a true force of nature, who is also a breast cancer survivor has offered to help me train for next month's 5K:  The Komen Triangle Race for the Cure.  She is an avid runner and a former P.E. teacher.

I have never done a workout at the track. I figure it can only help me in the endurance department, so I'm game.

However, I question whether this type of training is specifically targeted for the serious runner. You know the type:  they plan pace runs, they monitor their heart rates, schedule long runs, keep logs about personal bests, etc.

I am so not one of them.  I do want to get better and stronger, so I can actually enjoy the race.

That being said, next week I'll pick a lane, listen to Janice, and learn the lay of the land when it comes to laps.

Now, if you're a leader of the pack kind of runner, then tell me what I'll get out of my track sessions. What are your experiences like?