Its too often we hear “whats wrong” but its vital to moving forward we begin to focus on whats RIGHT.
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Should we change the category and description?
Woke up refreshed, had a good run. Too many meetings but it’s much of my job so should be expected.
Yoga later today.
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Well… I am going to the dentist so that’s pretty great.
Your ability to keep moving is inspiring. I would LOVE to be someone who runs- I dont know why it just seems damn near impossible.
Like a lot of things it’s about starting with small and achievable goals, being consistent and getting just a little better every time.
I’ve run with dozens of people that never thought they would be a runner, including myself. But then with some consistency and support they go do things they never thought were possible.
If you want some pointers and a plan just let me know.
Here and ready for all pointers! Gym memberships are expensive and I think running would be super good for me, and Mr. Tex!
@KylaO Here are some pointers for getting started.
- If you need a external goal for motivation then pick a 5k (3 miles) event at some point in the future. 10-12 weeks out gives more than enough time to work up to it. If you can be self motivated than this isn’t necessary but mights still be fun.
- If you do better with an accountability partner then find a friend or family member that will train with you. They don’t have to go on the runs with you but if they can it might be helpful.
- Running further and running comfortably is about adaptations in the body. Adaptations come from a stress / rest cycle. Rest is where the growth happens. Consistency is the key here. The more consistent you can be the quicker you can improve and the quicker the hard stuff begins to feel easy.
- Start small then build. Small is relative. Small could be a walk run pace around the block or small could be 1 mile at a comfortable pace. Do that same run a few times then make it a little longer.
- Your easy pace should be such that you can have a conversation while your moving.
Here is an example of the first few weeks of a plan.
Week 1 - Mon, Wed, Fri 20 minutes Run 1 min/walk 30 second, Sun 25 min same
Week 2 - Mon, Wed, Fri 30 minutes Run 1:30 min/walk 30 second, Sun 35 min same
Week 3 - Mon, Wed, Fri 40 minutes Run 2:30 min/walk 30 second, Sun 45 min same
Mon, Wed, Fri 35 minutes Run 5:00 min/walk 30 second, Sun 50 min same
Here’s an example of a full plan for a 5k starting from zero
Here’s an example of a full plan if you already have some level of fitness and can run consistently for 20 or so minutes.
It all may seem a bit overwhelming and still not now where to start.
The starting point is to get out the door and start doing some running. Once you’re doing that regularly you can start to work on all the rest of it.
Even the best runners started someplace much smaller than they do now.
That seems doable. Ok. Check back in next Monday- Im going to try and get out an run at least once this week! If I can find my gym shoes 
You run? Wait, is this Andy? I’m so confused. Kyla runs?
Kyla wants to run. Captain = Andy
The movie Brittany Runs a Marathon is a pretty fun film.