So yesterday Jennifer and I started the “Couch to 5K” running program. We have been so inspired by THE American Idol, Paul Jenkins, and his crazy progress through the program that we just had to give it a go. I think he’s up to like a 4 and a 1/2 minute mile now. Word on the street is he ran to Maine in one day last week, just for a lobster roll.
Anyways, I felt like I had really accomplished something and look forward to continuing the program. If you follow the plan, you are supposed to be able to run a 5K without stopping after 9 weeks. It works by having you alternate jogging and walking, gradually increasing the length of time you jog and decreasing the time you walk.
There is a marathon on September 20th (the day after I finish week 7) that I am planning on running in with Paul and Jennifer (if she agrees). That is my short-term goal. I might not be able to make the whole thing running but I will definitely complete it.
My long-term goal is to be Arnold Schwarzenegger’s body double in his upcoming film, “Gun’s Blazing and Hover Rounds Racing.” I should be ready in a few months.
