Baby Steps....

I haven't actually started running yet. At least not the kind of running where you strap on the running shoes and head out the door for at least a half hour of non-stop jogging anyway. Still, I'm feeling good about my first step towards eventually running. I like walking home from work, but unfortunately it was too easy to get out of that. So I decided to ask a colleague of mine if he would mind picking me up on his way to work in the morning, you know, to carpool and all. He agreed, and so I now walk 3.5 blocks to meet him every day. The obvious added bonus here is that it forces me to get out of bed cause I definitely don't want to keep him waiting, and it helps me wake up along the way! Another big benefit is that I now have to walk home. Some days...okay, make that most days, when I first remember that I don't have the car I kind of say a mental ughhh...I don't feel like walking, I'm tired, it's been quite a day....But so far, this has been followed by a all the more reason to walk - it'll do you a world of good lady, so get off your butt and get going! And it feels awesome! My work is right next to a beautiful park, and when I step in it, it's an instant natural, healthy pick me up!! So first baby step is done....soon I will want to run home, I just know it!