Maybe not like the wind, but at least a gentle breeze...

Friday after work, I did something almost unimaginable.

I joined a running clinic.

What's worse, is that it's a "begin to run" clinic for people, like me, who cannot go for a few minutes without getting winded. It runs (ahem) for 8 weeks, starting next Monday and consists of a half hour of instruction (nutrition, stretching, technique, etc.) and a half hour of actual activity, beginning with walk/run intervals. The goal is to get the participants running for 30 minutes straight, without having to stop. That part makes me happy. The running "homework" kinda scares me.

My fitness level has decreased dramatically since moving to my current location, mostly because there is no gym immediately accessible. And my weekly ashtanga class can only provide so much exercise benefit. And I am lazy and need super-convenience in my exercise options. The clinic location is, literally, 5 minutes from my home.

Guess I should go out and buy me some real shoes since I doubt my 4 year old cheapo Payless shoes will suffice. Physical Fitness, here I come!!