This is Stupid. I am Crazy.

Let's try to keep this short. I have never been a runner. 

I've honestly never been inclined to go outside and hit the pavement for absolutely no reason.* My friend and I were just joking that we'd only run for a couple reasons: Our lives or for ice cream.

But here I am, starting a Couch to 5K program because I saw this post on Facebook about The Color Vibe 5K. ( http://www.thecolorvibe.com/ The C25K is an app I got on my iPhone.) Both of my sisters are avid runners and I thought it looked like a lot of fun to do together.

Hanging from a noose...

Yesterday I did the first days walk/run. So with my ear buds in, Pandora streaming, and the girls held tight with a decent sports bra, I went on my way. 5 minute walk to warm up. Then 30 seconds of running followed by 90 seconds of walking, for a half an hour, while some woman's voice in my ear was letting me know when to walk or when to run.

Seriously, though? Go me.

I FINISHED! I was proud of myself, but seriously ready to die. I have a weak back and screwy feet, so my lower back and hips are really stiff this morning. But tomorrow I'm doing it again and I vow not to give up. My goal is to be able to participate in The Color Vibe at a pace that wouldn't slow down my sisters too much. After that, who knows. Small steps, baby.

So for now:  "Will Run For Family Fun"

*For the record, I am quite the couch potato. I'm NOT proud to say it but... I'll own up to all of the 200 pounds that I currently weigh. I'm not running for the purpose of losing weight, but if I do as a side effect? BONUS!