The 411

Here are a couple websites I found useful:

Amazing! Free Training log (calendar to plan/record runs and distances; route calculator with map; shoe mileage tracker, BMI and body fat calculators; and more!):
follow site: http://www.active.com/running/ >> then go to free trainer log on left column

Running tips for beginners:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/12/100-beginner-running-tips/

Comprehensive guide to runners of all levels, including the schedule of local races:
http://www.coolrunning.com/

Comprehensive guide, tips, nutrition advice, articles for runners of all levels...helpful article on pre-race meals:
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-303-307-10203-0,00.html

All the health benefits of running (when adding up all those advantages and weighing them against hanging out and watching tv with a bag of chips):
http://www.medicinenet.com/running/page2.htm


Weekly update:
2/21/09 - jogging for a total of 3 miles in 35 minutes

Back on the wagon...well, almost

It's been a slow transition back into my running routine. I need to organize my time a little better (and stop being so lazy) in the next couple weeks so I can make running more of a priority.

Short-term goal:

This week - get to the gym at least twice
Next week - get back to roughly 10 miles/week


Update:

2/13/09 - jogging/walking total of 2 miles in 22 minutes

Damn, Damn, Damn!

This week's update will be quick, but not so easy...

So not getting a flu shot finally bit me in the a$$ and I came down with the flu on Saturday night (the night before my the Huntington 5k). Needless to say I didn't make either the 5k or the Superbowl party my roommates and I threw - Damn, Damn, Damn!

Update:

No running this week!

Lesson learned: take preventive measures when opportunities present themselves.