A couple of weeks ago I shared that I was kicking off the Couch to 5k (C25K) program and getting my run on. Now that I have the first two weeks under my belt I thought I would share with you a little bit more about the program and how I am feeling. Continue reading »
In the weeks before she returned to college this fall, A1 became a huge fan of running. She studied running online, talking sport with serious runners, and ran everyday. She also talked about training to run a marathon.
That got me to thinking. I’ve participated in a number of charitable “walks” over the years, but I’ve never participated in anything more serious than a fun-run. In fact, looking back, I actually can’t recall doing much real running. I love a brisk walk – even jogging – but running just wasn’t anything anyone in my circle of friends did for fitness. Continue reading »