Sunday, January 17, 2010

From Starchy Vegetable to Runner Extraordinaire

So, I've finally put my foot down. It is time to get in shape. This is not a New Years resolution (it's 17 days too late for that). This is also (hopefully) not a fad, which is the reason I've started this blog. I need some encouragement and some accountability, and that's where you come in!

What are you encouraging me to do, you ask? It's quite simple. I'm starting a plan that promises to turn me from a couch potato into a 5K runner in 9 weeks. (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml).

When I found this plan I thought, this is perfect! I am about as couch potato as they come. While I was a tad skeptical, I hoped that with this one-step-at-a-time program that I might actually be able to get through Day 1 and move on to Day 2. I also hoped that they would understand that I am not going to be able to walk out my front door and run 5 miles today, or tomorrow.

So, let's see if this program really works, and if I have the gusto to get it done. What do you think? Are you in with me? If so, you can keep reading and see how I do, or if you find yourself a couch potato in need of a run or two, you can join me and try to become a runner extraordinaire yourself!

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