Caution: New Blogger

I decided this weekend that I want to be a runner. I don't particularly like to run, but my attempts to lose this stupid baby weight have plateaued so I need to try something new. So I'm going to run. At least that's the plan.

I come from a family of runners. My dad ran marathons, and my brother is an avid, slightly obsessive runner. I like the idea of running, but I am so out of shape I've been incredibly intimidated to start. After having two children in two years my body is not too pretty. I want my body to be mine again so I think getting back into shape (it's been many, many moons since I can honestly say that I was in shape) will help me to feel some sort of ownership over this body.

To explain the "Run Dummy Run" I need to start with one of my favorite shows - 30 Rock. Liz Lemon's former boyfriend, Dennis, used to called her "Dummy." My two year old, randomly, started calling me Dummy one day, and my husband and I got a kick out of it. Since he'd never seen 30 Rock we figure he was mixing Mommy and Daddy together and got Dummy. Out of the mouth of babes...

I'm blogging as an attempt to keep myself accountable to this whole running thing. My goals are two fold. 1. To get my weight back down to 130, which for my height and body type, is a healthy number. 2. To run a 5k by the end of April.

I found a site called Cool Runnings that has a 5k running plan for beginners, and that is where I found my running plan. I run 3x a week. I start with a brisk walk, run for 90 seconds (for ease of use I ran for 2 minutes), and then walk for 1 minute. I follow this pattern for 20 minutes. Prior to starting my training I walked with the boys in a stroller for about and hour and a half, approximately 5 miles.

Today I did my first run! I did the brisk walk, jogged for 2 minutes, walked for 1, and did so for 20 minutes. I then continued on a walk for about another 30 minutes. It felt good, and I didn't feel like vomiting which is how I usually feel after my many attempts to run. My legs are a bit sore, but I feel like this is doable. I won't run/walk again until Wednesday. Tomorrow, Tuesday, I will probably just go for my regular walk.

So, we'll see how this blog thing goes. There is the distinct possibility that I will flake out, but I hope I don't. I think the blog will help keep my enthusiasm and drive up with running. Wish me luck!