Run, Walk, Run? Just RUN

I've been wanting to run for a while now.  I originally just wanted to get out and run, and I've tried various  programs, like the Couch25K, and other various run/walk programs to the point where I could eventually run.  Well no matter what I try, it always seems too much for me at first, therefore giving up. So I've changed my mind and as soon as I'm cleared from the doctor to run again - I'm going to be starting again.  Instead of focusing on intervals and trying this, that and the other, I'm just focusing on speed and time.

I walk a 20 minute mile, sometimes faster, sometimes slower.  So my plan is to just constantly shave time off of that with my own little bursts.  Every time I get on the treadmill, even if it's just a few seconds, I'm going to shave time off of that - until I'm at a 10 minute mile. And yes  - I know, 10 minutes still isn't 'speedy' in many people's opinions, but you know what? A 10 minute mile, 6 minute mi, and even my 20 minute mi is still a mile, and that's a mile further than I'm going sitting here typing this - so I'll take it.  I really want to get down to a 10 minute mile so that when I only have 30-40 minutes, I can get a bit more in to my workout that a mile and a half.

I'll get there... eventually ;)

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