So I had a rough day yesterday and I had not gone running yet, so I knew by 9pm it was time to take my "anti-depressent" and head off to the Recreation center to run on the track. For the first time since I started training, I had a running buddy! I found that by having a buddy I jogged about 3 minutes faster than I normally do, and I was fine! But it seems that when I push myself really hard I get stomache cramps... and I am not really sure why. I searched on the internet and some people said it was too much fiber and fat or consuming dairy before a run. Anyone have any more ideas? My 5K is in 4 days and I am really excited that my Mom is coming down to visit me and cheer me on at the finish line! (And take pictures of course...) I am also deciding whether I want to do a 5K on March 17 or not, so I guess I will decide after my race this Sunday if I am up to it or not.