I just bought a thing that is supposed to tell the distance and calories and such.. I'm hoping that will help because the jogs that I have gone on so far it is tough to know how many miles I have gone w/ out a set path.  i think I usually round up when I guess on how far I've run... so hopefully this will keep me accountable.

I am just starting to actually run outdooors.  I usually just keep my workouts in the gym, and do cardio on machines.  I want increase my lung capacity though and eventually run some races.  My ultimate goal is a half marathon but I will begin with several 5ks.  Since I do mainly do cardio in the gym I am very out of shape when it comes to running outside.  I find that the two are very different.  I can go on the eliptical for 20-30 minutes easily but to run outside for 30 minutes straight is def. a challenge.  I'm beginning with 21/2 miles and will increase each week.

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