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When I saw your subject line I thought "why was someone chasing you???"  lol... that's about the only time I would jog!  Great for you though... way to go!!

Good GAWD, Jim, where is the rest of you???

You are seriously half the man you were last I saw you.

Jim
Google couch 2 5k. It's a great program for easing into running over an 8 week period. You can also adjust it to meet your levels. Skip an early week of you feel comfortable running for 10 minutes or so at a time, or the reverse and repeat a week if you need a little bit more time.

As far as shoes, go to a running store, like a Runners Roost. They will watch you walk, and fit you will good shoes. They will let you take then for a spin on the street or the treadmill in the shop. And most offer a 30 return. What you get from a running store is so worth it.

Best of luck!

Best fit is probably to go to a local running store.. However I've never bought from them and have never paid over $50 for runnin shoes. Marshall's or Off Broadway. Brands? Saucony or Asics

 I have been running for about a year and a half. I started out with the couch to 5k eventually did my 1st half marathon at 240 lbs. I am sure you will find running to be a refreshing sport. I love the peace and quiet I have 4 kids. Maybe join a running group to run w new friends. I always imagined runners would be so stuffy like don't talk to me haha but everyone I met have been so helpful. Find a 5k in your area make it a goal. I hate Nike shoes they are narrow for me. But I love Asics and new balance running shoes. I get hem at kohls using a coupon and when they are on sale. I pay around 50 never higher. Also try roads, trails, and treadmill running see what you like best. I am from Wayne originally are you near Wayne? I'm coming up this summer let's go running haha

RIGHT ON, JIM!  You continue to inspire me in so many ways!  It's so weird, isn't it... you've probably been walking your dog forever and not ever considered running, and suddenly, you get that 'restless' feeling and just want to DO IT. I don't have a dog to walk, but I've gotten that urge just walking the block to the mail kiosk... where I can't seem to walk quick enough and just get this weird urge to run.  Where before I'd never even CONSIDER it, now I do it even though I'm definitely NOT a good runner... but I do it anyway when the urge hits.  Feels good to know that I CAN if I want to... instead of not being able to.

Now I wish I could get to a point where I actually WANT to run, but despite my past efforts, I still don't WANT to... I truly hate running, lol.  Maybe someday... to me, it's like liver.  I always try it to see if my tastes have changed and if I can force myself to like it, but still not to that point!  ;)

Happy weekend to you!!!


tori