It's hard to start running when you have an extra 100lbs to lug around and you're over 40.  It's super hard.  When I started learning to run three weeks ago I was surprised to find it easier than I had imagined.  Too bad every day can't be like that first day.  I've had good days and bad, today was a wash.

I started out strong and made it through the first interval just fine.  The second was much harder and I found myself gasping for breath by the end of my 2 minute run.  The 90 second recovery walk was not enough and I spent part of the next run walking, trying to breathe and calm down.  This is how it went until the last run.  I pushed through and made the full 2 minutes.  I was proud I made it, as well as irritated that I couldn't run the whole session the way I planned.

Sometimes we are our harshest critic.  I know that I'm doing amazing things.  I am no longer sitting in my chair most of the day watching mindless t.v.  I've dropped 25lbs in the past 2 months.  I'm slimmer, stronger, more awake.  But I really thought I was going to have a great run this morning.  My legs felt strong and ready.  My lungs were a different story.  When will they catch up to my legs?  How do I increase my lung capacity?

These are the thoughts that run through my head before, during, and after a run.  Maybe I need to add music and clear my mind.  Just run and listen to the music.  Will that help?  Any advice?