I hate running almost as much as the dentist…

and today I did both. Maybe I don’t HATE running.  Hate is such a strong word. Dislike. Disdain. Detest. Well, hate works. I’m still doing the “couch to 5K” training program. This week’s training kicks it up a notch, and had me running for 5 minutes straight. I’m not lying when I say, I don’t…

Running: Day 2- I’m still alive!

Day 2 of “official 5K training” is done. It was one of those days that I wasn’t sure would work with exercise! I worked late last night, early this morning and wanted to sleep instead of wake up early to go to the gym. I brought my exercise gear to work thinking I would get…

From couch to 5k: I run a 15 minute mile

FACT: I can hold my breath for longer than I can run. I’ve signed up for a 5K in the middle of April.  Hopefully it’s the motivation I need to really get healthy. Here’s the ugly truth…I’ve never ran a mile in life. I’ve always had asthma – since the day I was born. Growing…