Born to Run?

At work, we got a graphic novel by George Takei called They Called Us Enemy, about the Japanese-American internment during WWII. Must read.

The college that I work for now has Master's degrees in Organizational Leadership and an MBA program. I'm wondering if I should take one of those programs because many jobs at universities require second Master's degrees, and it would be free. (I can't afford to take programming classes at Heartland right now.) I'm not sure which program to do if I decide to do one. Organizational Leadership probably would make more sense, but I kind of would like to do an MBA to learn more about business and investing.

I've been thinking about learning to run because I won't be able to go to the gym (although I could go to the one at the college for free). I'd like to do a C25K program, but I don't really want to lug my smartphone with me. So I'd need a running watch. I'm looking at the Garmin Vivofit 3, on which you can download a C25K program. I don't have the money for it, however, but January should be better. However, I could get an exercise bike for the same amount of money as the Garmin. Need to think about this. I also need to find the "fanny pack" that I was using at the gym. I have running shoes.

Running should also help with my winter depression too.

Actually, I found a "none to run" program that is supposed to be kinder and gentler than a C25K program. It also has strength exercises to help keep you from getting injured. I should try it. I could use my smartphone to listen to recorded directions or to set up a program on Runkeeper. That also has the advantage of not spending additional money.

I'm looking at 5K walk/runs, and there's one in Champaign in April and Mt. Pulaski in July (although running in July would be beastly). April looks a little iffy, although I could walk part of the course if necessary.

I need to get to bed because I need to get to work early to cover the front desk.