hey msruthie, i was trying to learn to run....jogging is actually more like it. but my knees started bothering me so i stopped. maybe if i get around to buying some new running shoes i may give it a try again sometime soon. What is it you enjoy so much about running?? For the short while I was jogging, the only pleasure i could get out of it was the fact that i did it. and the fact that i Know you can get good results in firming up your midsection by jogging....at least a long time ago when i started jogging, i got good results in about amonth. Nothing to drastic, but it helped me fit into my clothes that were too tight, to fit better. i didn't drop a size or anything but i only jogged for about a month and then stopped.
anyways, i just thought i'd see what it is that made you enjoy running. i can't even day dream while i'm running because i am too busy thinking about how my butt is hurting and how my chest is about to burst from my heart beating so hard. my cardio system really sucks.
which is one reason i use the elliptical machine. it feels like running but without the jarring effect which i also think makes it more difficult for me to breath when jogging.
anyways, good luck on your running. I definately wish you well.