So I got out there today and got it going. It was early and still dark out. As I saw my shadow from the street lights I couldn't help thinking that I must look like Sasquatch loping down the street for an early morning hunt.
I realize that the only way to actually do this is to start small...take baby steps. I did some research online and found a suggested program to go from a couch potato (hello) to a 5K in 8 weeks. That seemed perfectly reasonable. The first week involves walking for 6 minutes, jogging for 1 minute, etc. etc. I did this four times for a 28 minute effort. If I can actually run a 5K sometime in January then I will be on my way.
Oh and yes, I hurt like hell. Its pretty comical to think that this hulking, wheezing mass who is struggling through a 1 minute jog thinks he is going to run 26 miles in one year. I also realize that I am tight as a drum. I really need to get some stretching in because I couldn't touch my toes with a gun to my head. Which is OK since I can't exactly see my toes these days. I stepped on the scale this morning for the first time in months. Un-freaking-believable. 290 lbs
About Me
- John
- This blog is meant to serve as a record of my efforts and motivation to continue with them. The marathon is what I hope to achieve, but it also represents life, which is one race that we are all running...
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