Running questions?

I went jogging again yesterday. Abe and I have slowly been incorporating this into our workout schedule. Okay, we don't really have a schedule, but it seems we end up going once or twice a week amid other things we are doing to stay in shape.

We have developed a little run that takes exactly 30 minutes. This is a good sized run for two non-runners. However, the past few times it has been very difficult. About minute 20 I feel wheezy and exhausted. I haven't been able to finish the entire run without taking some walking breaks in between. It is so frustrating because I used to be able to run an hour or more without trouble.

It seems it is very trendy to do marathons or half marathons and if you are super cool, triathlons. It seems everyone is doing it.

So my question is, HOW do you do it? I feel like I am dying after probably 2 miles (I hope it is at least 2 miles!).

What tips do you have for a poor runner who never seems to make improvements?

Sweatin

We took our bikes in to the shop to get serviced. After 550 miles, it was probably time. I have only logged 8 miles this year. Rain, cold, darkness have kept me away. Now that it is finally getting warmer I look forward to some more biking and another good form of exercise.

I also bought some well needed running shoes for $30! Yay. They were so comfortable and I really think they seem to propel me forward. I still can't believe how tired I get while running. I used to be good at going for at least an hour. Now, 15 minutes is almost a killer. I hope to change this with consistency! It is so hard to see results, though. I hope I do!

Consequences??

In real estate, we have a quarterly newsletter where all the bad things other Realtors did get posted to the whole Utah REALTOR Organization. It is very motivating to stay out of "the funny pages".

I was thinking that since we never figured out a common incentive for this forum, we could just publish on Facebook if someone doesn't post at least once every 2 weeks. At least if you are keeping us posted on your progress, good or bad, you are still trying.

It would be like a public disgrace to see your name posted on Facebook that you are ???

Starting to Feel Good

I've forced myself to the gym pretty regularly...family scuba vacation pretty motivating. I have been hitting the weights hard on my legs...100 reps. Yesterday, I think I actually noticed a difference in the shape of my thighs. I think I am starting to feel good about the work too instead of dreadful to continue. That is a good motivator.