[sylvie]

Been working on a training to run program..
i've always wanted to run a marathon..
This week, i finally got serious about applying myself..
So i've been reading through the book, and taking my first steps this week.
doing 30 mins of run for a minute and walk for a minute.. (calls for 20 mins) but i was already used to 30, so starting there..
The program starts from walking, of course but i've been doing that for almost a year now which is how i lose the weight i have so far.

Friday, i did the 30 mins on a treadmill, but yesterday i did it outdoors, around the lake.. Pretty fantastic to finally not worry about how i look doing it, as i would always worry what others thought of me.. Now i just get out there and do my best... i stopped a few times to breathe, and it feels so much harder doing it outside, not as consistent i guess, since on pave and hills and turns and obstacles, etc.. But the fresh air feels great..

So now i am about to head out and run around the lake again.. Then tomorrow, ill do it on a treadmill at the gym, i want to get used to both.. Next week, i will work on developing a specific program with weights & various exercises for strength and toning too..

This is all quite exciting..