AUTOVLOG: Total Couch Potato (ME) Starts 12 Week Running 101 Program

[alanbingham]

Wondering how last years running went, did you make it?

[pochilds]

Hey Man, hows the whole Jog thing comin along, I check ya vlogs and see where you're at . Cheers

[BandwagonBabe]

hey jim good for u! that's awesome. but now that u've put urself out there, i'm gonna be checkin up on ya! it's hard to staty consistent and we all fall short now and then, but i'll be with u every step of the way!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey BandwagonBabe. So far so good. I would kill for a cheeseburger and a piece of pie right now but have resisted. LOL Thanks for watching! -Jim

[fehquig]

When I was a teen I took up running. I got up to ten miles a day in three months. I lost all the chubbiness and became lean and mean. I would think of doing it again, only back then I ran on sidewalks and totally wrecked my knees...

Hopefully, the surface you run on has a lot of give...

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Andy. Yeah I haven't run since I was in my late teen either. This track I run on has one of those ground up rubber padding surfaces on top of the asphalt so it's not as bad as just concrete or pavement. But, I do worry about the knees so I'll be careful. Good to see you today! -Jim

[fehquig]

Nowadays I'm more worried about my heart :) If I were to take up running again, I doubt that I could get up to ten miles a day in three months again. Two miles would be enough to get me high... Yes, I remember those runners' highs...

You know me: I try to watch everything. Dropping by was my pleasure, Jim.

[2TheLeftOfNoWhere]

Jim that's great!

I'd like to see your set up for autovloging too.  What did you end up with?

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Dave. I have a little suction cup monopod designed for the car window and I mounted that to a round weighted, no slip thing that sits on top of the car dashboard. That piece is really designed for GPS devices. Anyway, the two together sit there securely on the dash and I don't have to worry about my heavier camcorder falling from the window and breaking. I had used just the suction cup part in the past and it works great for just a small point and shoot. Also a gorilla tripod works.

[dl737]

I think Gary inspired a lot of people. Thanks for the link and wish you luck on your journey. I pretty much need to start doing something now - I'll et you know if I end up joining you though - too chicken sh_t to commit yet :)

[CountryComesToTown]

LMAO at that last bit Danny! I'm still working on it and adding just a little each week. If I can do it, Lord knows anyone can. LOL Good to see you. Thanks for watching. -Jim

[Blizzeekitty]

Sounds like a great plan, Jim!!

I run two blocks a day to catch the bus, that's about all I have time for. :D But I desperately need to do something, I am gained a lot of weight in the last year.

[CountryComesToTown]

Blizzee 2 block is a long way!

[Blizzeekitty]

Yes, it sure seems like it. I don't look at it as exercise, I see it as not being old yet. :)

[ockteby]

I will be following your progress, Jim, and good luck.

Frank

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Frank!

Jim

[Dianasme]

YES YOU CAN !!!

[CountryComesToTown]

Are you sure Diane? LOL Thanks for watching! -Jim

[sonrisa663]

Hey Jim....YOU CAN DO IT!! Yea! I wish you the best with this new endeavor, man. I've resolved to get healthier myself, and over the past several months, I've managed to lose close to 30 pounds. Let me tell you, the difference in the way I feel is amazing. I am using the "Small Step" method: changing just one thing at a time about my eating/exercise habits. For example, I cut out sodas & replaced them with water. It works! Slow and Sure through Small Steps.

Take care, Cyn

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks for the tips Cynthia. I working on it slowly but surely. Hope your week it good! -Jim

[OhCurt]

Running and walking?

That sounds too hard.

8-(

Actually, I think I'm in a similar situation as you, but I have yet to get to a place in my head to really attack it the way you have.

And "slowly but surely" is probably the healthiest way to do it. Too many of those trendy diets or exercise programs make unrealistic promises.

[CountryComesToTown]

Curt you don't need to lose any weight do you? The exercise works for skinny people too I guess. LOL Good to see you. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[OhCurt]

I'm about 20 pounds heavier than I should be.

But even so, exercise is important even if we're not overweight (he tells himself, hoping he'll listen).

[CountryComesToTown]

Brian the knees have been my worry about jogging as well. I'm going to be careful not to over do it and will look into cycling as well. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[MissTruly]

I've been biking 10-15 miles every other day. Good on the half mile!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey MissTruly. I need to get a bike and start riding as well. A couple of people have mentioned bike riding. Good to see you today! -Jim

[kacpt]

Jim you will be my inspiration to start too. I would love to lose about forty pounds. I caught a cold last week so as soon as the Alkseltzer starts working I will start running.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Ken. That's great. You'll have to keep me updated on your progress. Lord knows if I can do it, anyone can. LOL And, anakin184 said the same thing as he did it last year and lost 60 pounds. Of course I'm doing low cal and low fat also so it's no fun but should fall off pretty quick. Sorry to hear you've got a cold. Take care. -Jim

[justpassnthru]

Hey Jim! I've got a suggestion if I may be so bold. Get a bike and ride the Silver Comet Trail! I did this recently and found it to be very enjoyable. Plus you can really ease into the whole exercise thing this way. I actually rode 17 miles the first time out... and didn't think I was going to die!

[CountryComesToTown]

Greg that's a great idea. I've been wondering about the Silver Comet Trail.  Thanks for the tip. Good to see you buddy! -Jim

[qiranger]

Good luck on the run! I need to go for mine now!

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Steve. I had forgotten that you're a runner also. Hopefully I'll get there if I keep working at it every day. Thanks for watching. -Jim

[GreatGig1]

If you really want to do it...you can do it! :-) Always great to see you! Life can get in the way of the YT fun. I know I'm always on the "catch up" train...ha! *hugs*

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Caylyn. I'm working at it. LOL Thanks for watching! -Jim

[anakin1814]

Good luck Jim! You can do it! 2008 started with me weighing 260 lbs. By September of 08, I ran 4 or 5 5K races, one 10K race, and a 1/2 marathon in September, finishing at 2:07. If I can do it, so can you. My first day at the gym, I almost literally passed out on the treadmill. It was horrible. Day after day, I somehow did better and ended up where I'm at now! Thanks for the shout-out!!

[anakin1814]

We should chat some night or send me an email with your phone number and we can talk...I can share my experiences with you!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hi Gary. Thanks for watching and for the inspiration. Lots of us talk about big goals at the first of the year but you're one of the only people I know who really did it. Hopefully I'll get there by keeping after day after day. I'm still pretty pitiful out there but it gets better each day. Good to hear from you! -Jim

[islandGAL7]

:  )

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey IslandGal. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[lancastercounty2007]

Hi Jim. Good luck with loosing weight. Keep in touch~Roy

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Roy. It's good to see you today! -Jim

[CountryComesToTown]

ALyssa I can't either at this point but I'm working on it. LOL Thanks for watching! -Jim

[xjasongarciax]

Good luck Jim! :o)

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey there Jason. Thanks for watching. Good to see you! -Jim

[buglady58]

wow, you don't look winded at all! good job jim ;)

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey buglady. My poor old legs were screaming though! LOL Thanks for watching. Hope you have a great week. -Jim

[paul1967uk]

Instead of autoVlogs how about walking vlogs to start, then running vlogs. It's defeating the object driving to the track LOL 5 stars

[CountryComesToTown]

Paul that's a great idea! LOL Good to see you! -Jim

[Dlorezzz]

OMG that is a lot for the first week. Good luck with your weight loss..

[CountryComesToTown]

Thank you Dolores. Good to see you! Hope you have a great week. -Jim

[SWTPEA64]

Hello...all the best to you,You Can Do It!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Joe. Thanks cheering me on! Good to see you! -Jim

[Blinkazoid]

Best of luck with the weight loss Jim! I've put on a few extra pounds lately myself. Too many sweets!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Blink. Yeah I love the sweet to buddy. Good to see you! -Jim

[tommy30507]

Jim,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I commend you on your efforts and goals. Hopefully, I will someday involve myself in some sort of an organized regiment to inprove my physical condition. KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON!!!!!! Great to see you.

Ronnie

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Ronnie. Good to see you to buddy! -Jim

[wildheart5]

Great idea Jim! I also have to get out and shake my booty a lot! But in -20 wind chill, it will have to wait until the weather gets better. Thanks for the link and inspiration! Good luck to you!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hi Barb. Wow, that makes me cold just thinking about it. LOL -Jim

[mysteryglo]

Good luck to you Jim on running that marathon. I, myself hate running.  I will almost do anything else but run! LOL You look great in HD, but you looked great in HQ too! LOL

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Judy thanks for that. It's good to see you. Hope you have a great week! -Jim

[macaronipop]

Wow - sounds pretty inspiring - I favorited (if that's a word)this video and will check out the website. Perhaps it'll even inspire me - lord knows I need help!

I'm about 40 lbs heavier than I need to be also jim!

Thanks for sharing!

mike

[CountryComesToTown]

Mike I need some company in my misery buddy! LOL Lord knows I love to eat and sit on my butt. LOL Hope you have a great week. -Jim

[robertds1962]

keep at it cool go.

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Robert. -Jim

[silverscreamgrl]

Good for you, Jim. Good luck on your quest for a healthier life !

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Beth. Right now I'm dreaming about that delicious looking chicken I just watched you cook. LOL Good to see you. Hope you have a wonderful week! -Jim

[normspace]

bnessel video encouraged me. I wish you luck! I started eating healthy and lost 6 pounds in 2 weeks so far. When I am down your way we will have to the track! again Good Luck Jim!!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Norm good to see you buddy. It's a challenge isn't it? I saw bnessel's video and it really was inspiring. Good luck to you also! -Jim

[Perroquet51]

I need to lose some weight, also. I'm also going to quit smoking so I need to get started on a diet right away.

[souixana]

how many bottles can I put ya down for Quetty?

[Perroquet51]

GAK! I think one bottle should be enough to do me in.

[CountryComesToTown]

Marc I think she's really trying to knock us off! LOL

[CountryComesToTown]

Marc I'm guessing the smoking will the harder of the two. I'm not a smoker but I've always heard it's one of the toughest addictions to break. Good to see you my friend! -Jim

[souixana]

JIM! You don't have to diet OR exercise! Let me send you a bottle of my fermented fish eyeball elixir! I swear you will lose 10 pounds every 2 days! You could be at your goal weight in 4 days!

why does it make me nervous when everybody goes getting all healthy?

[Perroquet51]

Susie! You and your fish eyeball elixir!

[CountryComesToTown]

Suzy I just might take you up on that magical elixir. LOL It makes me nervous also cause I anin't one of them. LOL -Jim

[Jinxie228]

Awesome Jim for hanging in there. I had to work up to the first week of the walking schedule of the group I'm following. YAY for running a marathon! I'm exercising still!

[CountryComesToTown]

Martha this exercise business isn't much fun is it? LOL At least we're both jumping in there and giving it a try. Good to hear from you! -Jim

[mumbaidoug]

Hey Jim..great to see you! Good for you taking the initative to do this for yourself. I have my own challenges that I need to begin to tackle - maybe you'll be my inspiration for that. Take care. -Doug

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Doug. Well I saw that workout video you did in the living room. LOL Good to see you buddy! -Jim

[angelboku1]

Congrats on the 1/2 mile run Jim!!! You're making progress. I've still not got my shoes, so I'm still behind you a bit.. BUT, my #1 change is still successful (you know what that is). It's been SO hard, but the changes I'm noticing are AMAZING! I can't wait to get the shoes (hopefully by month end), and start this part of my transformation! Heck, if enough of us do this maybe we could have a MarathonTube (where everyone has to do the run). *smile* I'm PROUD of you!! Keep it up!!

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Angie and congrats on your progress! That's great. Hey a marathon tube might be fun but not for a long while or they would all run off and leave us. LOL -Jim

[angelboku1]

Psst... Jim... we could always sit in a wheel chair and have the UberRunners push us! LOL

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey now there's a plan Angie! lol

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey there Brandie. It sounds like you're almost there. That's great! Good to see you. Last night I watched you cutting Dianna's hair. LOL -Jim

[IAGuy06]

But I like potatoes. :P

You can do it Jim! I have confidence in you. :)

[CountryComesToTown]

I like 'em too Jim, as you can see from my extra 40 pounds. LOL Thanks for watching buddy! -Jim

[sugarandlance]

Well, I can't really join you, because I am pretty much in perfect shape. But you already knew that. Glad your posting!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Justin. Yes perfect shape indeed. LOL Good to see you! -Jim

[mumbaidoug]

Oh Lord.

[CountryComesToTown]

LOL I wondered if you wold see Justin's comment Doug.

[MeLady2]

O wow,,,I need to do that...For years I exercised then quit..and ya can tell...

Great video!

[CountryComesToTown]

Oh Sharon what are you talking about? Your skinny as can be. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey BrotherBear. Good to see you buddy. I'm watching the inauguration celebration on the National Mall tonight on HBO. -Jim