run a mile

I got a membership to the YMCA and have started to attempt to run on the treadmill every other day.

So, the first day (Friday) I managed to run for 2 minutes and 5 seconds at 4.5 miles per hour. Sunday I rand 2 minutes and 20 seconds at the same speed. The goal is to increase by at least 10 seconds consistently every time I run. Slow, I know, but I figure that’s the best way. I’m doing other cardio as well. Running is just difficult for me.

Today would have been my running day, but I didn’t make it to the gym, so my next attempt will be Thursday and I’m shooting for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

If I can get endurance up over time, then I’ll eventually increase speed, and then I’ll attempt running outside. It’s a long process, but I used to love running and I’d like to be able to do it again.

Well, I attempted to go for a run. But it’s pathetic how out of shape I am. Ugh. I made it maybe a little more than a block (please don’t laugh at me) and then had to walk. But, I guess I’ll just have to keep at it.

It probably didn’t help that I wore a long sleeve shirt and it was hot out. (I thought it was overcast.) But that’s no excuse. I’m just majorly out of shape. _Sigh