Introduction

So I am working on the Couch to 5K training plan featured at CoolRunnings.com. I don't know what I decided to do this, other than the fact that I'm tired of walking all the time. I tried to start 10 days ago, but promptly strained my Achilles tendon on the second day. I'm glad that happened, as I learned two very important lessons.

1. Rest on rest days! I didn't get through the whole workout on my first try, and I was eager to get going, so I ran two days in a row. If you're not a runner (as I am NOT), that is not a good idea.
   
2. Heel toe is the way to go! I found while hobbling around that if I stride heel first, things don't hurt as bad. So I've been learning how to walk all over again.
3. I like exercising! Ok, this is perhaps the most stunning of all my recent discoveries. I've never been much of an athlete. I started walking regularly about 4 months ago, and I have found that I miss it when I don't do it. I'm still a little dumbfounded by this discovery.

Anyway, here I am. Embarking on a new journey. Hopefully by writing about this, I will stay motivated to move my ass!