Running... for fun?

Somehow, I thought signing Aaron and I up for the Kannabe marathon would be a fun thing. Since this is Japan, a marathon varies greatly in distance than the actual 26 miles. We signed up with some other folks for the 5K. I mean, 5K is nothing, right? That's only a few miles... we walk or bike everywhere, we're in shape, right?

Wrong! Today Jamila took me out for a getting-in-shape-for-the-marathon jog. Wow, 5K is much longer than I thought. And my normally pinkish face glows absolutely neon when I exercise [this has always been the case- it's not just because I'm out of shape], so plenty of Japanese people were giggling at me.

Despite my lackluster preformance, I am hopeful for improvement. The marathon isn't until late August, so I have some time...

Check out these crazy shirts. Found them at the Jusco. Hilarious!