I can do anything for 60 seconds.

I switched from my old style of running - run until something hurts and then walk until it stops - to the Couch to 5k training program from CoolRunning. Last week had me running for 60 seconds, then walking for 90. This was harder than it sounds! The first day was very discouraging for me. I was feeling discomfort long before I hit 60 seconds and thought that didn’t bode well for my hopes of running a 5k in May. But by the end of week 1 the 60 seconds was no big deal at all, which renewed my confidence. And I learned a valuable lesson that week. I learned that I could push past the discomfort (not pain) and when I did, it usually dissipated. I realized that many of my perceived limits are mental, not physical.

Couch to 5k

I've decided to start training with Cool Runnings Couch to 5K program. Last week was Week One. It was harder than it sounds! But I definitely saw the progress between the first workout and the third.

Today's run was challenging, but I felt great afterward.

Chi Running vs the Pose Method

I found this link today with Danny Dreyer's response to the question about the differences between Chi Running and the Pose Method