Starting to run a little more...
 

So, for at least a year now, one of the things I do out of habit is walk around my yard while listening to music. I even have my own path now. Well, since I've been finding it difficult to lose weight, I've recently decided to start running/jogging every other lap. I've never been good at running, I don't know how people can run for an entire mile straight, but is this good enough? It sure does wear me out after a little bit...
About 28 laps around my yard is a mile, and today I was able to run six laps, not counting the walking in between. I want to be able to run for a lot longer, and potentially faster!

You're doing great!

In fact, the couch to 5K app that I'm using does a similar thing - starts with intervals of running just 1 minute at a time, and increases it some each week. Take your time, pace yourself, and gradually increase the number of laps around the yard that you run.

2 months ago I could barely run a minute - now I'm running 28 minutes at a time, going about 2 miles! You can do it, too!

I sometimes do the C25K "program" and other times just run/walk as I feel. I think alternating walking and running is a great way to slowly build up the muscles and tendons in your legs and feet. (Certainly I can feel when I run a longer stretch that it's not just my endurance but my feet/calves adapting.)

Also I suppose it is not technically the famed "interval training" in the way serious athletes do but for me it is, so I figure it counts for it!

I am not able to run a mile yet, but I am able to run in intervals. Each time I get out there I am able to do more and more. I have almost given up a few times, but I come back to this forum often for inspiration and then get my butt back out there!!!

Good luck!!!

Thanks guys! Yeah, I've read about programs in running and such, so that's why I started that. I just feel behind. I'll keep going though! I'll try to do 10 laps!