A few weeks ago I began my journey to become a runner. I have always walked daily to stay fit, but didn’t realize just how different running and walking are. I have to give praise to all the runners. It takes far more fitness, strength, determination, and courage to run.
My first attempt at running, or should I say jogging, or more accurately tripping over my own two feet, was discouraging. I did everything wrong. I began by mixing running in with walking. I quickly found out that muscles developed for walking are not the same as those used for running. I also found that I didn’t know how to breath like a runner.
I next tried switching to a treadmill. I found that a treadmill is not the same as running on a trail or pavement. The treadmill moves the ground for you, and you don’t have to fight with gravity.
After more discouragement, I asked some runners for advice. I was given some useful information, and some not so useful given my advanced years and lack of any previous running experience.
Finally I was directed to a YouTube channel with a real honest to God start at the beginning approach. I am currently working on week 3 of the program, and I have some achievable targets to shoot for. Actually looking forward to week 4.