I want to be a runner

Specifically, I want to run a 5K. I have always dreamed of being a runner and now that I have lost over 40 pounds I think it is time to push myself beyond my comfort zone.

I have been walking with Leslie Sansone for several years. There was a time when I couldn't walk more than one mile but I am now up to doing 4-5 miles with Leslie.

One might think that this effort is not big deal but that means you don't know my story. I suffer from an autoimmune disease called Sjogren's Syndrome. I was always an exerciser but when I first got sick I couldn't do much but somehow I could eat! I gained a tremendous amount of weight and am down over 40 pounds now. This goal isn't just about fitness, this goal is about proving my illness doesn't define who I am. I will not let it!

Back to the topic. Leslie Sansone came out with a new workout that is 5 miles and has 2 minutes of boosted walking. Essentially, it is jogging! I am now rocking the jogging around my basement and I realized that my stamina has increased quite a bit. That got me thinking, what if I could keep doing this and become a runner?

I will keep you posted on my progress! Yesterday I did 4 miles. Each mile had 2 minutes of jogging in place. I don't stay in place. I run around my 1500 square foot basement as if it were a track. Total jogging time yesterday was 8 minutes. Today the total was 6 minutes. Tomorrow will be cooler so I will attempt to try the Couch to 5k program. Walk for 2 minutes,run for 90 seconds. Alternate this for 20 minutes. I am looking forward to it! : )