The First Week

I weighed in at 288. That's neither my highest nor my lowest of the past 5 years. It doesn't matter, that where this journey starts.

My shoes arrived. I am very happy with them so far.

In the cold and dark of Monday I ran for the first time. I am calling it the first time because, while I've run as part of sports practice in High School, or PT at military basic training, it is the first time i have intentionally run, for it's own sake.

I am doing the Couch to 5k plan. The first week splits like this:
5 minute warm up.
Alternate 60 seconds of jogging with 90 seconds of walking. for 20 minutes.

Day 1

After the first jogging I struggled to keep my breathing under control.
By the third jogging split that was no longer really a problem. Now I was freezing cold and wished I had worn gloves.
At the halfway mark I was no longer cold.
By the last jogging split I was surprised it was over.

Day 2

Snow is imminent, but I persevered. I wore an extra layer and remembered gloves.
Again, the first jogging split had me struggling to control my breath without just flat out huffing and puffing.
By the middle mark it was drizzling/snowing and I was getting a little warm. I pushed up my sleeves.
At the end, I was disappointed it was over. I wanted to run a few more splits.

Day 3

I was much colder today, but I think I may have figured out my cold weather outfit.
I definitely wanted more jogging by the end. It really felt like the first half was a warm up and I could have gone a few more jogging splits. However, I am sticking to the plan.

Debreifing

I was pleased with the first week. I had some soreness, especially in my lower legs, but nothing bad. In a way I'm glad I had such a crummy weather week (cold and wet) for starting, it made me feel a little bit badass.

I haven't added anything beyond running for now. Shovelglove or 100pushups will be starting soon, but I want to form the habit first, so it may be a few weeks.

Each day I was surprised when the app voice informed me I was done. On Day 2 and 3 I actually jogged a little more. It just felt good, but I didn't push it.