Get with the Program

I have chosen an 8 week program that I found on the Runners World website.  I will be using this program to work up to being able to run 30 minutes(about 2 miles) without stopping. 


According to my "program" these are the four key points to consider before starting.

1. If you are over 40, not accustomed to any exercise, or more than 20 pounds overweight, consult with your physician. Unless you have a known health risk, your doctor will probably encourage you to begin a run-walk program, but it's always wise to check.
Nope.  I did not consult a physician.  If after a day or two the postings stop it may be due to my heart attack rather than no follow through...so criticize with care.

2. Schedule your workouts. You won't find time for them unless you make time for them. Put them in your PDA, computer, daily appointment planner, on the front of your refrigerator, or wherever else you keep your schedule.
I like this and plan to workout first thing in the morning.  I know if I put it off I will have a tendency to go to bed before I get it done, and we all know that is bad news.

3. Expect bad days. Everyone has them, but they pass quickly, and the next workout is often better than the previous one. So stick with the program.
Yes I expect bad days.  In fact I expect to have more bad days than good days.  I suppose they don't figure the people attempting this are 100 lbs overweight and everyday is already a bad day.

4. Don't rush. In the fitness world, rushing leads to injuries and discouragement. Be patient, and go slow. The goal is to reach 30 minutes of continuous running, not to set any records getting there.
No worries here as my only speed is slow, well, I may have a slower in me.

And now for a little inspiration:

"Sit as little as possible. Give no credence to any thought that was not born outdoors while moving about freely."

--Friedrich Nietzsche

Week 1

	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
	Run & Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10X	Walk Walk easy 30 min	Run & Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10X	Walk Walk easy 30 min	Run & Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10X	Run & Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10X	Rest

(In all future post anything in RED was written by Amby Burfoot)

So today was my first attempt to run.  I walked for a couple minutes to warm up a bit and then ran for a little over one minute(I'm still figuring out the watch). I hated it!  Of course there was that healthy bitch inside that loved it, but for the most part it was agony.  Then I walked for a few minutes...okay it was A LOT of minutes then ran again for about one minute.  Again the agony only it came on faster this time.  I hope it gets better because that is all I made myself do today.  I know.  I suck.  Baby steps.  Don't forget key number 4....take it slow! 

I plan to get up and try again tomorrow straight away.  Today I put it off until after lunch and only then did I go outside because the stress level was crazy high and I thought that "running" would give me some relief.  So I will count today as a "walk" day and do a "run & walk" tomorrow. 

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...