Run, yo. Run.

Three years ago when I was at my wits end, I had signed up for a shiny new gym membership at popular downtown gym. As part of the rehauling package, I purchased the Nike+ as inspiration to begin running. Almost two years later, I have run less than five measly times before boredom took rein. The downtown gym membership is now used for its showering facilities and has about 5 out of the original 36 months left. I must say, it’s a pretty expensive shower option.

For the newbies, I started working out with EJ (who are two people if I may clarify, two very handsome guys) ten months and I have lost about 15kg (33lbs) in the first 8 months. The challenge started with weight loss and now, to keep going I find myself having to put other challenges in place – fitness goal to keep the momentum going. As of this year, I decided to sign up for a mini triathlon (more of that in another entry) and start a running programme (Couch to 5K) mainly because, I think it is a great indicator of how my fitness is progressing. Which is a marked difference from using it to increase my fitness. Case in point: After running for the first time after 9 months of working out with EJ, I ran an average of 2-3km/h faster which is partially attributed to the weight loss and increase in fitness level. I mean, that’s pretty darn impressive especially since I do zero steady state cardio in my regular work out. Yes, you read that right, ZERO.

While at the Apple shop,  I chanced upon a gadget (fancy container really) to hold the transmitter during my run. FYI, I haven’t managed to get my Nike+ to track the distance and speed. For some reason, it refuses to work in the background while I run my iPhone app for Couch 2 5K. i love the looks and the functionality of this particular app, I really much rather not look for another but I’ll try again this week and, hopefully smooth out the technical issues.

*adjusts thick black glasses*