Two evenings in a row now, on real pavement (vs. the treadmill), we've run a half mile (.8 km) twice (1 mile separated by a break), the rest of 3+ miles just brisk walking. I know it's not much for the runners here, but we're getting back some cardio we've been neglecting. Yoga (not me, yet) is great for core and flexibility, weight training for strength, but cardio has been best for burning fat and bringing down my blood pressure (taken every other day).

I don't particularly enjoy running (jogging), it's tolerable to me only if the music is right, and I know it's hard on the body. I just want one decent official 5k time in my lifetime (not like I'm running that far) and then I'll become more leisurely with it, sticking with the much softer treadmill for any running. Brisk walks I'll always enjoy.

Our sites are now set on the annual Baton Rouge Zoo 5k in August, we plan to run it complete and I'll post our times (we'll be numbered and chipped). Hope it's not as hot as last time.