Couch to 5k

Here is a picture of my new running shoes. Yes, Dad, I did say running shoes. I have always admired people who go out and run 3, 5 and 8 miles and even say they enjoy it. A couple of my friends have even done the whole marathon thing. It would have to be so empowering at the end of the race to have accomplished such a feat. Then of course there are all the other perks, like losing weight, getting in shape, stress relief . . . but where do I start.

Well, my sister, Tonya, had all the answers. She told me about “The Couch to 5k Running Plan" and how it is a great plan for new runners. So, we have decided to accept the challenge together and hold each other accountable to our goal along the way. Trust me; I am going to need that accountability!! I was even reluctant to share this new goal in fear that I would not see this to completion. Instead I am going to blog about this experience once a week as another way to keep myself focused on this goal. All right, I guess there is no time like the present to get started, so here I go!!!