My Exercise Regime

Over the years I wouldn't have been an overly athletic person.

But I always walked.

That's the great thing about walking .

Everyone can do it.

You can walk by yourself or with a friend.

And You can go for a walk wherever you are.

Last Summer I decided to take up jogging.

I downloaded a free "Couch to 5k " App for I pods and I phones.

I worked methodically through the programme.

I didn't find it easy.

It's an 8-10 week programme starting off with 4 or 5 intervals of walking for 3 minutes and jogging for 2 minutes.

This eventually worked up to jogging for 30 minutes.

I highly recommend this App or something similar if like me you're not a natural athlete.

Since then I have jogged 2 5k races and a 4 mile Mini Marathon.

I got a great sense  of achievement from doing this!

I'm back training again at the moment.

As I said before I'm a fair weather exerciser and haven't done a whole pile of jogging during the Winter. 

I'm just about up to 30 minutes again.

I still don't find it easy but I do get a great buzz when I've it done. 

Hopefully all this jogging is toning me up and burning a few calories!

As well as those obvious benefits,  getting out in the fresh air is great for your head and mental state.

I always feel good after a jog.

This year's goal is to do a 10 k Race during the Summer.

I must surf the net to see if there's an App to help me.

I'll let you know how I'll get on!