Sharon's Rules for Exercise - #1

Rule #1- NEVER go for a run if it is too cold outside

(cold fingers and nose do not improve my attitude)

How to get around this? Either go to the local gym for a work out or put in a DVD and do it at home. I hate DVDs but I can stand to do it if I don't have to all the time. I much prefer being outside or in a class around other people.

If you have never run before, there are many ways to start. Not sure you are a runner? Try a variance of this simple routine.
Begin by walking for 5 minutes to warm up. Then stretch (concentrate on calves, hamstrings hips and thighs).
Run for 30 seconds, walk for 1 minute - Try this for 10 minutes the first day and work up to 20 minutes.
Then run one minute walk one minute. This is a 1:1 - do 10 sets or do it until you can do 10 sets.
Then add a minute to your run. Now it is a 2:1. Do 8 sets. At this point, make sure you run about 3 times per week and can do this workout all 3 times. Don't move on until you can.
Continue to add 30 seconds or a minute to your run intervals, keeping your walk time to one minute per set. Try to do enough sets to equal 25-30 minutes.
Follow each workout with a GOOD long stretch and some push-ups / crunches.
Don't like my idea? check out the Couch to 5K program online - there are many apps with a variance of this program that you can download to your smartphone.
BTW, it is much easier on your joints if you run on an actual track - cement is very hard on your joints, especially if you are overweight.