Running for beginners: It's Time for a Change!

Well it’s time!   It’s time to get out and hit the pavement injury free.  Several years ago I was a runner; or rather, “I ran.”  Oh sure I’ve run a few 5K races, but never really got much past the 5K mark.    My weight has risen a few pounds per year in the last few years, and  a couple of weeks ago I reached 212 lbs, and it doesn’t look good on my 5’8” frame.  I've dieted and lifted weights a little in the last few weeks and managed to lose about 4 lbs, putting me at 208 lbs.

If you are here reading this, then you don’t need to ask the question, “Why running?”  For me the answer is two-fold. 1)  I need to lose weight, and 2) I’m driven by achievement.

My plan is to use a technique called Chi Running, which is a running style co-founded by Danny Dreyer.  My equipment consists of my Garmin Forerunner 301 Running GPS, my iPhone 4S and Bluetooth headphones, and an app called “Ease Into 10k.”  Oh and I run in Saucony running shoes. 

The Ease into 10K app ramps up mileage weekly using run/walk intervals, until eventually you are at 10k.  I’m ready to go!

I start tomorrow, so wish me luck!

Jarrod