After a 30 minute torturous session on the treadmill, I decided that I needed a little direction and instruction. Like everybody, I googled, "How to run faster." Among the results were a book series called Run Lean Run Strong . Sold on the name and the $29 price tag, I digitally downloaded the books. Now there is a lot of information in the books but what I took away immediately was an easy to follow, 8 week program that touches all the muscle groups needed to improve running fitness in 3 weekly workouts of 20 minutes each. The key to running more comfortably is to improve overall muscle strength. I will continue to report back as I read through the books. Check it out.
I am not ready to give up. After the "accident" it has been very hard to get back into running shape. I have never been a great runner, but I understand and appreciate the benefits of running. I referenced the "accident," the "accident" was actually no accident but the event of waking up one day and realizing that I was no longer in shape. The figure in the mirror was unfamiliar and the output of effort was harder than I remembered. So this brings us to today. TODAY I will be better than yesterday. TODAY I will run. Slowly and shortly at first, but the distance and duration will get longer. Follow along. My goal is to fully document the path in hopes that one person will follow along. The personal achievement of getting into running shape and completing a 10k or half would be great but if I could motivate/inspire one person to make the decision to be more active that would be incredible. I also need help being held accountable and I pr