Jogging advice

[boomersooner]

I am A LOT older than you, and I would love to be a runner!! I tried this program a few years ago, and I actually progressed pretty well until winter hit, and it got cold......it is a pretty easy program and doesn't put a lot of pressure on you....

Hope it helps..

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/...-1X5-2,00.html

[Pembroke_Corgi]

For what it's worth, I think you always look wonderful! I know it's easy to be hard on yourself, though. Even when others tell you look good, it's hard to tell that to the critic in the mirror.

Now, I haven't jogged in a while (barely worked out at all since I found out I was pregnant...) but when I was in good shape I used to jog. I was never very good at it, but I did it, at least! I would try to find a jogging buddy- it's easier to do it when you have support. Then, I would walk a few blocks, jog a few blocks, walk, jog, etc, until you can mostly jog instead of walk.

Set a goal for yourself during each jog (like, I am going to jog at least 6 blocks straight or something) so you can feel you accomplished something. And don't feel bad if jogging doesn't come naturally- it doesn't to me either. In college I was in very good shape but I still really struggled with jogging. It was only after a whole summer of working at it that I was able to jog for a few miles without stopping (and even then it was hard).

Good luck!

[Moesha]

I didn't check out the link that boomersooner posted, but awhile back I looked into getting into running. I talked to a serious marathon runner I know and looked at some sites online. They both mentioned building up from walking to running. After your stretching start by walking for 2 minutes and then run for 1 minute. Then back to walking and then run. Each day you increase the jogging/running and decrease the time walking. Do an online search. I know there are several good suggestions. Make sure you have good shoes also.