Well my weight loss is slow but, going well I started out on this journey at 194 lbs and now I am down to 175 lbs. I feel good about this. I have decided to take up running, so I registered for a half marathon that takes place in April of next year, so I have 6 months to prepare for it. This is a huge challenge for me. One day I was speed walking and before I knew it i was jogging. I liked jogging and so coupled with the health benefits, challenge, etc. I have decide to run.

So I started reading about it and learned that I needed to change my shoes etc. So yesterday I went out and purchased my first pair of running shoes and some gear to wear. Today will begin my first day officially of training. I will keep a running log. My plan is to train on my own for the first three months and than in Jan. I have signed up for a training group. I'll start out by doing a walk/run training --my goal will be to walk/run and increase the running time each week until I can get up to 30 min. of running consistently.

I feel nervous, excited, challenged, good. I will keep you posted on my journey. Whats your thoughts about running? Any advice? Words of encouragement?