Yikes.

[kestrel127]

So, I'm running a 5K over Thanksgiving. Don't ask me how I got into this, but it involves stentoriansista's mom and a lot of guilt over my fat ass (the guilt is mine, not from Mama stentoriansista, who is a lovely human being). The problem is, of course, that I am incredibly out of shape. Walked up the escalator at Foggy Bottom this morning (because it's broken, as usual,

Comments

[stentoriansista]

Don't be daunted! We can do it! Also, the power of mom-guilt trumps all, seriously. You could power cities with that stuff.

[kestrel127]

True, the power of mom guilt is vast and unquenchable. I just meant in this particular instance, your mom was guilt-free.

[pucksraven]

Couch to 5K has awesome advice. My sis-in-law highly recommends it and she's done an Avon 3-day and a couple 5Ks. I've tried following the schedule, but baby doesn't always allow. You can DO IT!

[tashabear]

There is at least one podcast for Couch to 5K, with music and a guy with a nice voice telling you when to walk and when to run.

[kestrel127]

Oooh! That is incredibly helpful! Thank you! I've only found just some dude telling you when to walk or run and an app that lets you play your own music. I may just spend the $3 for the app... if I can find my iPod connector.