I'm going to do it. I really mean it this time. To keep me accountable I want to announce it to the blog world...
I am going to start running!
In the past, this would not be a big deal. I remember Saturday soccer practice at Huntsville High consisted of hours of running, I could beat out a good bunt to first base, and I could swim for hours. Now I get winded walking up steps and I feel like drowning after 4 laps of freestyle. Not sure how I would feel after sprinting to 1st base but I have an educated guess...not great.
BUT (yes, there is a but) my legs have issues. Caylen and Mary Martha can back me up on this. They witnessed the torture every time we went on our walks together a few summers ago. I thought I was alone but Ben looked it up. It is a very real thing! Whenever I walk/run my legs turn red and itch uncontrollably. It might sound minor but it is very, very uncomfortable. Just to prove it exists...
http://running.about.com/od/illnessesandrunning/ss/embarrassing_5.htm
If you read that, please notice the condescending "which, by the way, is fine for a sedentary person." Thanks. It also said the only way to get rid of this "embarrassing running problem" is to increase your fitness level. So now I have to do just that.
Ben likes to give me a hard time about this. I try to remind him that not every one is made to run a half marathon. Well to return the favor it is my turn to give him a hard time. If anyone is a fan of The Office you my understand why I call him 'Nard-dog when it comes to running.
*please note - I have his full permission to post this, wouldn't want to offend the hubs*
Andy Bernard (aka Nard-Dog)
