I never thought I'd be a runner. However, I've signed up to run a 5k in December and I went on my first training run last night . I'm doing the couch to 5k program (9 weeks to convert the non-runner to being able to run a 5K).
The scale for me has been stuck. It seems as if I've been in the mid-270s forever. I'm hoping that changing my exercise routine by encorporating running will kick start the scale and I'll actually be able to see the 260s at some point.
I want to start the couch to 5k soon.. but we need to move first, I can't run where I am and with my boat load of kids it's a hassel to drag everyone somewhere safe for them to play without my undivided attention. We are moving to a private road... I can't wait for that!
First you do a 5K, then a 10k pops up and next thing you know you've signed up for a half marathon and are paying attention to people who are telling you how to increase your pace!
Congrats - Training for races I've found is an excellent way to keep motivated with the exercise! I learned to run and did my first triathlons last summer myself too. Was pretty exciting.
Good job, Matt! I'm becoming a runner, too, and I have to say that I am really loving it. I did part of C25K earlier this summer but got sidelined by asthma. I've been running regularly for about 3 weeks now and I can see a big difference in my shape! I just got out of a short stall but the weight is going down again now. My lower legs are getting a lot smaller and the other day I felt.......these strange, hard ridges on my sides....they're RIBS! I love the way running makes me feel and I think I will love the way it makes me look even more.
I'm playing with the idea of doing a 5K in October. I can do about 2 miles without stopping now, so hopefully I'll be up to the task when the race rolls around. Best of luck to you!
I think this is great. I started running a few months ago, I am set to do a 5k on Thanksgiving Day, although I'm considering one in October just because I am so eager to do the first one. I loved the C25K program.
Also, I agree with Couch, if you can do the 60 mile walk, running should be easy-peasy!