First Walk..3 Miles

Ok, the bottom line is I am obese and I am tired of being so.

So far, due to my genetics, I have been able to avoid the complications that can result from carrying all of this extra weight(diabetes, high blood pressure..etc). I do not want to gamble against those odds though and it is time to take action...

Years ago I was very athletic and if not for an injury I would have been able to run a marathon.. But time, multiple surgeries on my tailbone, a very sedentary lifestyle and a serious love of eating have aided in my current fatness..

I am tired of being fat..There are a variety of forms of exercise I would like to participate in and I cannot..

But I can walk...

so last Sunday I decided to register to walk in a half marathon on May 4th..

I found a great training plan online and estimated if I start training today I will be able to do the half marathon..It is important I stick to my training schedule..Hopefully along the way I will be able to get more fit and lose some fat.

I plan on keeping a record of my training to help motivate me.

My first walk was hard..but not impossible, the 3 mile route was hillier than I thought..but that is a good thing..

I listen to my iPOD as I walk and the first song played was the James Bond theme.. A good omen..

I have to figure out a good cross training exercise for tomorrow..

Thursday I walk again!