starting to jog

If you want to train your body to run, there's a great plan called The Couch to 5K program on Facebook or on www.coolrunning.com. It's a 9 week program that you do 3x/week and it basically gets you from beginner to running 3 miles at the end. If I run at 6mph I can burn 360 calories in 30 minutes. Walking at 3.5 mph I only burn 137. It's a much better burn for the time I might have. I started out walking when I was 70 pounds heavier. Now I can run more than 4 miles and I'm increasing my speed on short runs and slowly inreasing my distance for longer runs. What I love about running is that, yes, I can compete against others when I'm doing a 5k, but I'm also competing against myself, always trying to improve my personal best. Running isn't for everyone, but I love it. I both look forward to my running days and approach them with a bit of anxiety because I know I am always pushing myself to improve, and in the back of my head I'm always wondering if I can do what I'm asking my body to do. Good luck!