- Jan 30, 2008
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The downside is that its the dead of winter here.
Im currently 220lbs, 5'10" and have a 37" waist. I have always had a stocky / wide shoulder build and always sucked at running in any sport I tried to play.
When I was at my absolute most fit state in 2005-2006 (after a year of teaching skiing and mountain climbing all summer after) I weighed in at 175 with a 32" waist. That was 7 years ago.
Im annoyed with how much weight Im gaining and my dad recently started to have heart troubles which is putting a scare into my entire family. I want to change my lazy ways and take up a new athletic hobby. Its been put off for FAR to long, time for change.
SO,
This evening, I went out for my very first ever jog session. I dont have proper shoes, just a pair of vans sneakers. Its 23*F outside. I decided I would limit myself to around the block twice and I would concentrate on breathing thru my nose. If I couldnt help breathing thru my nose anymore I would slow down to a fast walking pace until I caught my breath a little, then would continue jogging.
I actually surprised myself! I enjoyed it!
When I had finished my goal I actually wanted to keep going, but I thought that maybe it would be best not to push too hard on my first outing. And good thing I did... ten minutes after I took my shoes off my lungs were on FIRE. I've now been coughing longer than I ran. Feels like I constantly need to hock a loogie.
But honestly. I feel good. Im kind of excited to start doing this and need help.
So, for those hardcore runner/jogger types out there:
Give me some hints and tips to keep motivated.
Is there a good android app out there to keep track of my sessions?
Whats the best advise you ever been given.
Cliffs
-been really lazy for 7 years
-went jogging for first time ever tonight.
-my lungs feel like murder.
-give me joggin tips
Im currently 220lbs, 5'10" and have a 37" waist. I have always had a stocky / wide shoulder build and always sucked at running in any sport I tried to play.
When I was at my absolute most fit state in 2005-2006 (after a year of teaching skiing and mountain climbing all summer after) I weighed in at 175 with a 32" waist. That was 7 years ago.
Im annoyed with how much weight Im gaining and my dad recently started to have heart troubles which is putting a scare into my entire family. I want to change my lazy ways and take up a new athletic hobby. Its been put off for FAR to long, time for change.
SO,
This evening, I went out for my very first ever jog session. I dont have proper shoes, just a pair of vans sneakers. Its 23*F outside. I decided I would limit myself to around the block twice and I would concentrate on breathing thru my nose. If I couldnt help breathing thru my nose anymore I would slow down to a fast walking pace until I caught my breath a little, then would continue jogging.
I actually surprised myself! I enjoyed it!
When I had finished my goal I actually wanted to keep going, but I thought that maybe it would be best not to push too hard on my first outing. And good thing I did... ten minutes after I took my shoes off my lungs were on FIRE. I've now been coughing longer than I ran. Feels like I constantly need to hock a loogie.
But honestly. I feel good. Im kind of excited to start doing this and need help.
So, for those hardcore runner/jogger types out there:
Give me some hints and tips to keep motivated.
Is there a good android app out there to keep track of my sessions?
Whats the best advise you ever been given.
Cliffs
-been really lazy for 7 years
-went jogging for first time ever tonight.
-my lungs feel like murder.
-give me joggin tips