14 hours later and I'm still pooped.

I had my first Begin To Run class last night. It was okay... the physical part was fine, though tiring, but it's the group aspect that I'm not completely comfortable with.

We had to do individual introductions (ugh), stating our names and why we were taking the class. Most people said things like "I've been running for a while but I don't know anything about technique" or "I want to run a 10 k", etc.

Me: "I am lazy and I figured this would motivate me to get into shape."

So, there was some technique and posture instruction and then we went out. Walk for 4 minutes and run for 1 minute. Not bad. We repeated 5 times. Probably would have been easier had the city not been under a smog advisory. And probably would have been a wee bit tougher if I'd actually gone into work yesterday (took the day off due to the TTC strike).

The whole group-running thing, as I mentioned, is a bit uncomfy for me. I think, generally, I am a solitary exerciser. I actually don't find it easier to work out with a friend. I don't like to talk when I am working out, lest my huffing and puffing give away how out of shape I am. Stick with it I will, though. Maybe it'll get easier once I get over some shyness and try making friends. And maybe talking and running will become easier after I do my 2 days of homework this week - 2 more sessions just like last night's, on my own.

Oo - last week I popped into the store to buy good shoes... they're white, silver and pink! And non-leather! And comfy as heck.

So, I gotta ask. Is it normal to feel so hungry after running? Like, still really hungry the next day?