I haven't run for exercise since I was required to in Jr. High. That's been a while. I'll play a weekly game of Ultimate, but that's about all the real exercise I get in a week. I sit at a desk most days so I'm not what anyone would call in shape. I've decided I want to loose 20-30 pounds and get in better shape while I'm at it. So I've started a running plan.
I found a "couch potato to 5k in 12 weeks" program (just do a google search there's tons of them). I started it on Tuesday and today was my second day to jog/walk. (5 minute warm-up walk, stretch, 1 minute jog 1.5 minute walk for 20 minutes). Nothing fancy I know, but for a couch potato (or desk potato if you prefer) it is a start.
My calf muscles are tight, but overall I feel pretty good. It's only day two and there are many more to come, but I'm kinda looking forward to them. And that's new to me. My plan is to run every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Ultimate on Sunday and rest on Monday.
I'm tired of being a 34 year old 220 pound out of shape guy. I can't control the age, but I can do something about the other two and as the saying goes "2 out of 3 ain't bad."
What do you other desk potatoes do for exercise?
