Been a while

It's been a while since I've last updated. I've been writing posts in my head and ideas on paper, but haven't sat down to blog them yet.

My friend Amber (or Mrs. A) has been posting updates on running on Twitter and has been talking about running a bit. She has inspired me to start the Couch to 5K program (C25K). Now I honestly have no intention of running a 5K, but I know I need to do *something* exercise wise and thought why not.

Last night, I started. I managed to get through it ok, though I think my "jogging" pace was slow. I did it on the treadmill and think I will enjoy doing it more outside. I have to decide whether or not to do that or not...hmmmm. Anyway, I had a hard time, but did struggle. After I did the 5 minute ending walk and could have done that longer, but decided not to. Oh and being that I was on the treadmill I did adjust the incline and such as well. So it wasn't just flat. I ended up going 1.4 miles and burning 180 calories. I thought I would have gone more than that, but oh well. At least it's more than I'm typically doing.

This morning I woke up really sore. Though @MrsSpudnik on Twitter said it best, "I like being sore...means I am getting stronger. Way to go!" I like her philosophy. The soreness makes me feel like I actually did something rather than before when I was using the treadmill and just did one of the programs on it. I wasn't sore at all after that. I'm looking forward to this journey and hope that I can stick with it. I think I can see myself enjoying running/jogging.

I have also found an AWESOME blog by PastaQueen. One again, the fabulous Mrs. A told me about her and she is so inspiring! Basically she went from weighing 372 to 180 pounds WITHOUT surgery! I'm currently reading through her archives from the beginning and feeling so inspired! Love that blog!

Since this blog is about fitness, and I'm looking for music to put on a play list, can you tell me your favorite song to work out to? Or if you don't work out, a favorite song that is upbeat.