well, since my kids are in summer swim league for 6 weeks, I am taking to the nearby high school track to try and work off some of this table muscle. I’m tipping the scales at about 190 (my scale sez 186, the MD’s is 191 and up: different times of day and clothing, I reckon) and I would really like to get to 180 or lower. BMI is around 24 or lower, so perhaps I’m not as lardy as I imagine.
So on Monday, I ran 1 mile, in 2 half-mile segments, and walked an additional half. Wednesday, I did 1.5 miles, with 3 laps of walking, and today, I did a mile with 2 laps of walking. So not too bad. The running parts are non-stop, so two laps is just that: two laps of admittedly slow running without stopping to catch my breath.
I am making an effort to pace myself and ensure I can do the distance without worrying about speed. I also have to get the heart rate monitor out and see how much good this is doing me there.
We’ll see how it goes over the summer. I could use the improved endurance and if any weight loss results, that’s good too. Determination and perseverance are easier to muster as I get older, it seems, and I feel some obligation to motivate my young charges to get out and get moving (only one of them needs any encouragement).