The Grand Plan

You've completed week one and I know you're feeling good.  There's nothing quite like the sense of satisfaction you feel after completing a run.  The heart is pumping; body is warm; those endorphins are flowing, and life's problems just don't seem as daunting anymore.

Now that I have you hooked on the joys of running, I'll reveal my "Grand Plan".  Each week I'm bumping the workouts up a bit.

Assignment for week two:  run 15 minutes NON-STOP each day for 6 DAYS

If you found ten extra minutes in your day last week, it shouldn't be too hard to find five more.  Each week we'll bump it up some, and by the end of week six, you'll be running for 30 minutes at a time.  No problem!  The key is to start out slow and build gradually.

Here's the next surprise--when you can run for 30 minutes straight, you'll be ready to run a 5K.  That's 3.1 miles!  You read that correctly--three whole miles.  When you do, I guarantee you'll have a grin on your face as wide as the one on this adorable red-head.  If she can last three miles with legs that are half as long as yours, then you can do it too!  That's the plan...5K in 40 days!

Now, that you're sufficiently motivated and inspired...LACE UP!