New Gym Routine

I have started a new routine that involves going to the gym. So far I have only been following the routine for a week, but its working out well. I now bring my gym bag to work on Tues, Wed, and Thurs, and by carting it around all day, I kind of make myself go to the gym. I mean, if I carry the crap around, then I'm damn well going to use it, haha. I also work out on Sat and Sun, which is almost more painful than the weekdays because I like being lazy. Anyway, the main reason I'm doing this is because I have 2 races coming up, a 5k on Sept 9 and a 10k Oct 28. The 5k is the Color Run, a race where they throw colored powder on you every kilometer, and then there is a huge color party at the end. My 10k is the Marine Corps Marathon 10k, which starts on the Mall and follows the last 6.2 miles of the Marine Corps Marathon. I'm following a training plan for both races, and I hope that once I have finished both, I can keep up the plan of running on Tues, Thurs, and Sat, and cross training Wed and Sun. I want to get to the point where I can easily run 3 miles a few times a week to stay in shape. Fingers crossed I don't hurt myself and can continue to follow the plan!