February 24, 2011 First steps!!!

They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first steps.

I went to the rec center yesterday. It went well. Very well. It was absolutely wonderful to move my body outside of simple walking. I am doing the "Couch-to-5K" plan. Which starts with several minutes of walking, then running, then walking again. And then you take the next day off. Now, I'll be 47 in a few days, but this is pretty easy. (I did two extra sets of running with walking just to make it seem worth it.) Back to it tomorrow, Friday. Of course, it will ramp up in the next few days and weeks. And after eight weeks I should be running 5K (3 miles and some change). By that time it should be warm enough to run outside and then I'll start on an official "Training for a Half" program.

Lovin' it!

February 22, 2011 Westerville Rec Center!

Today, I signed up at the Westerville Rec Center! I can officially start running inside during my lunch hour! I am going to start with the "Couch to 5K" plan. Pretty whimpy, I know. But it's the best way to ease into this commitment. Especially, since this body will be 47 in less than a week. And the half is now less than eight months away. Excited!