Exercise Routine

[Texas Aggie]

I recommend everyone start a running program, but you have to get your body ready for it. That means 2 weeks of nothing but walking for up to 45 minutes at a time (or per day). Start as much as you can, but move toward 45 by the end of the 2 weeks. In week 3, start jogging. How much you do depends on what kind of shape you are in, but take it easy. You can start out with, say, 30 seconds of jogging followed by a minute (or 2 minutes) and a half of walking. Add 30 seconds per week -- i.e. a minute of jogging, then a minute and a half. Keep the time around 45 minutes to an hour. At some point, you'll be able to jog continuously. Do whatever distance -- 3 miles, 5 miles, whatever -- you can do in the 45-60 minute time frame. You can run a little longer if you want, but that needs to be your minimum time.

Your conditioning will be as good as anyone you work with. Just be prepared to buy new pants.