Running- there's an app for that.

When you see anyone running, they usually aren't of the 'fluffy' variety. Therefore, I decided I needed to start running. As with any new revelation, I had to purchase the necessary equipment. The people at the running store helped me, looked at my feet, made me balance on one leg and squat a bit, and didn't laugh at me. Mainly because my credit card hasn't reached the max yet. Until I bought shoes there. I usually look for sneakers that are on sale, or at least under $50. I put that aside. I also put aside paying my electric bill this month, since these sneakers cost more than that.

Luckily they are hot pink, which is my favorite color. That should make running easier. We all know good health is about looking fashionable. And to clarify, I'm using the term running loosely. It's more like jogging. A slow jog. Or a fast walk by a tall person. But as a short, fluffy person, it's running for me.

I've also found that I like the Cardio Cinema at the gym.  The TVs are too far from the ellipticals and they don't have captioning. In the Cinema, they play movies and I don't have to listen crappy music, weird gym commercials, and the grunting from the power lifters. It's also dark in there. Which is good for hiding sweaty-ness, odd form, and the occasional stumble.

So far, I can spend about 40 minutes on the treadmill. In my own version of interval training, I run for about 90 to 120 seconds, then walk until my shins are no longer feel like they are on fire. Repeat. By counting seconds, I feel like I am running a lot longer than I actually am. In an attempt to see progress, I tried to see if I could run a quarter of a mile without stopping or collapsing. I did. And then I died. Ok, I exaggerate. But I'm not sure my training methods are far from valid. My only qualifications are that I own expensive running shoes.

To remedy this, I also downloaded the Couch to 5K app. So many people have downloaded it, so it must be valid. I like the part where you only 'train' three days a week. I'll start when I get back from Salt Lake City. Because my other necessary equipment isn't complete. My cool neoprene arm band for my phone will be delivered later this week. Then I will officially be a runner.