Here goes nothing. I've given in and started running. I figured out that, since I'm not very good at making friends in real life, I can try to have virtual friends. I'll let you know how it works out. My first week of running has gone something like this, thus far. Monday, bought new running shoes. Tuesday, convinced Paul to create a running plan for me. Tuesday night, couldn't sleep because my neck hurt so badly that I couldn't turn my head. Wednesday morning, neck was the same in the morning, so I went in to see the chiropractor Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday evening, felt a little better after seeing the chiropractor, so I started my running plan. My "run" went something like this. I left the house and started running. After three blocks two things happened. First, my windpipe started burning so badly that I could hardly breathe, so I was forced to walk to be able to catch my breath. Second, I started to notice people lining both sides of the road and children running all over the place. I couldn't figure it out until I saw the floats--it was the Logan High School Homecoming Parade. So, it was my first run in a year-and-a-half, I was really slow, I had to stop and walk every couple of blocks, and I had hundreds of witnesses. This is my idea of fun. I didn't wear my watch today. I am well aware of how slow I am, so I really don't need any reminders. I figure I'll start wearing my watch when I can run a mile, or even two, without stopping to walk. Until then I'll just enjoy the crisp fall air and try not to pass out.
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