Accidental Jogger?

A couple of days ago, my dog Ziggy and I were feeling a little bit restless.  My first thought was to take him to the dog park so that he could run around and have fun.  Ultimately, I decided to take him for a nice long walk instead.  Ziggy is a one year old puggle, and he was feeling extra frisky.  He kept pulling and pulling for the first half hour of our walk. I've never tried running/jogging before, but I thought I might just do it a little bit to get some of his excess energy burned off.  So I tried jogging a little bit and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  It really wasn't enough for Ziggy so I tried running at full speed for a block and he was way too fast for me so I went back to jogging for a bit.  

Fast forward to today and my quads and glutes are BURNING! I guess I never realized how much even a short run can work out your muscles.  Needless to say, I ran in flat bottomed court shoes and not running shoes since I hadn't planned on running.  Not that I own a pair of running shoes, but I'm sure my old school Reebok court shoes weren't the right choice.

So now I'm in the market for some running shoes so that I can give this jogging thing a try.  I'm at a weight now, where jogging doesn't seem out of the question, and could use some advice on reasonably priced, good quality running shoes. As a matter of fact, I could really use some advice on how to ease into the whole jogging thing.

When I saw your subject line I thought "why was someone chasing you???"  lol... that's about the only time I would jog!  Great for you though... way to go!!

Thanks!

Good GAWD, Jim, where is the rest of you???

You are seriously half the man you were last I saw you.

It's crazy isn't it Nik? I still don't recognize the guy in the mirror these days. LOL

Jim
Google couch 2 5k. It's a great program for easing into running over an 8 week period. You can also adjust it to meet your levels. Skip an early week of you feel comfortable running for 10 minutes or so at a time, or the reverse and repeat a week if you need a little bit more time.

As far as shoes, go to a running store, like a Runners Roost. They will watch you walk, and fit you will good shoes. They will let you take then for a spin on the street or the treadmill in the shop. And most offer a 30 return. What you get from a running store is so worth it.

Best of luck!

Great advice! I didn't even know running stores existed, and one quick Google search and I found one in Princeton NJ.  Perfect!

I also Googled Couch to 5K and got some great info.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

Best fit is probably to go to a local running store.. However I've never bought from them and have never paid over $50 for runnin shoes. Marshall's or Off Broadway. Brands? Saucony or Asics

Holy Crap, Jim!! Look how skinny you are!! You are doing great!! Congrats.

I hear lots of good stuff about the C25K program, too.

 I have been running for about a year and a half. I started out with the couch to 5k eventually did my 1st half marathon at 240 lbs. I am sure you will find running to be a refreshing sport. I love the peace and quiet I have 4 kids. Maybe join a running group to run w new friends. I always imagined runners would be so stuffy like don't talk to me haha but everyone I met have been so helpful. Find a 5k in your area make it a goal. I hate Nike shoes they are narrow for me. But I love Asics and new balance running shoes. I get hem at kohls using a coupon and when they are on sale. I pay around 50 never higher. Also try roads, trails, and treadmill running see what you like best. I am from Wayne originally are you near Wayne? I'm coming up this summer let's go running haha