that is a good article but I am short on time and I wasn't a true coach potato I walk alot at work and have done some sports since the fall, but I have found that if I just jog at an even pace and just add alittle distance to each run gradually over time I'll be slimmed down,and be able to run the whole 3 miles and not walk. I've tried to walk in the middle, it throws everything off.

Some might say I'm headed for a burn out but I dont care I have a specific goal and I plan on being at that by week 6 and then work on speed. I have actually slowed down on my cycling and need to bring it back.

I'm thinking I might altenate between nights, cycle 3 outta 6 and run 3 outta 6, not sure if I wanna try that just yet.

Thanks for the advice I do listen to everything the guys have posted and I've got a workout plan figured out, and for once I think I'm going to stick to it. I have found alot of local help from friends so that has helped too.