Training Day 2

After a day of rest yesterday, I had my second walk/run session today. I also took the opportunity to check out some blogs about health, fitness and weight loss. I must say it was really inspiring. There are really some exceptional people in this world. After reading some of their posts, I was really pumped and raring to go this morning. Here are links to a few I really liked;

1. http://bethsjourney.com/
2. http://www.skinnyhollie.com/
3. http://ronisweigh.com/
4. http://www.learnfitness.com/

If, like me you plan to make running a big part of your training program, check out this site http://www.c25k.com/.  This is exactly what I was looking for and thinking about. Now, I can see how the experts suggest you do it right. Lol.

Yesterday I was still a bit sore from my first day training, so I tried to get in as much rest as I possibly could. When I left the house this morning, I really felt good. I started off walking again for about 5 minutes before I attempted a slow jog for the distance between 2 street lamps, and then walked again for the next 3 street lamps. I continued in this manner until I reached my turn around point. I am a bit scared to overdo the work on my legs, especially my shins, because today I felt some pain there. I will have to monitor that as the days go by.

I must admit that I am still very self conscious about running in public. I keep on telling myself how stupid I must look for people driving by on their way to work; picture a fat guy struggling along image…But, I just kept on reminding myself that most of these people may be wishing that they could get themselves to this point.  Anyway, the session went by without incident. Felt tired and a little sore afterwards but happy to have logged another day.

Still haven’t made any effort to try and stop smoking. Planning to give it a try tomorrow, fingers crossed.

On Friday I will upload some pictures of me as I look now. I know I should probably have done it already, but it’s not really something I am comfortable with. My “gut” is not something I’m proud of. Lol.

Anyway, advice, tips and a shout out is always appreciated. Take care and get moving…