This is the beginning of my new series of video blogs about me getting into shape. I wanted to create a place where I was forced to have some accountability – and what better place than the internet.
My run consisted of 15 minutes of light jogging. There was a minute or two of walking mixed in, but mostly it was a good, light jog. The area I run in is very hilly – I live near Chatauqua Park in Boulder, CO – so the walking tended to occur at the inclines. Overall, I ran roughly a mile during that time. 15 minute mile pace makes for an easy day to start off #FFaF.
When I came home, I did 50 push ups and 50 sit ups. Again, nothing remarkable – just 5 sets of 10 for each. My goal is to take things really slow so I don’t have one of those days where I am incredibly sore. The goal for the first month of #FFaF is to develop the ROUTINE. Creating the routine in my hectic, yet mostly scheduled, life is crucial to getting into the shape I desire.
After all of this, I feel fine. I actually am coughing a bit – my lungs are out of shape. My feet KILL post run – which has been a large problem for me since around the age of 22/23. This often hinders my work outs, but I’m hopefully not going to let it sidetrack me now. I do need new shoes – although that won’t solve the problem. I was fit tested for a pair and that didn’t resolve everything. I have the number of a specialist who will look at my feet at some point.
The purpose of this is really to motivate me to work out. I know I’m not FAT, but I definitely could stand to lose some weight. I am looking for a good program to use to help keep track of workouts and calorie intakes. I would like one with a mobile interface or an iPhone application. If you have any suggestions – let me know in the comments.
