Light at the end of the tunnel

One thing that makes an endeavor like this possible, despite any instances of your subconscious trying to sway you, is to have a goal in mind outside of simply finishing the program. My goal is compete in the GROW Africa 5k Run/Walk on September 24th in Cape Coral, Fl. Assuming I'm able to complete the program in just 9 weeks, I should be done by the last week of July which would give me a little over a month to train further for the 5k. That's my light at the end of the tunnel. What's yours?