Training for a 10K - Planning and Running

Long story short, like many I've struggled with my weight.  By struggle I mean I weighed 240 at age 14.   That's me up there at 14 and 16.  I lost 70 pounds in high school, looked pretty good for years, gained much of it back in my depressive late 20's but settled into a somewhat peaceful middle ground of weighing on average about 205 and hovering around that number  for more than 10 years. Additionally I do yoga and powerwalk. 

Now don't be shocked folks.  Let go of those Hollywood expectations. My comfortable weight and one where I look and feel rather good is around 180.  I'm 5'8 and large framed.  A size 12 suits me just fine. 


I've exercised since I was 15 (I'm 41).  Never obsessed.  Neither lazy nor single minded in my goals.  I would say on average, I have a lot to be proud of.  

Now I DO want to be more single-minded in my goals.  I've signed up for a 10k (6.2 miles) that will happen mid February.  That's 12 weeks of training.  

Here are my fears:

1. Boredom
2. Lack of planning
3. General distraction
4. Lack of focus. 
5. Did I mention boredom?

So here is at least part of my plan:  I've printed off a 12 week training program and taped it to a wall in my kitchen where I can cross off the days and make notes as needed.  I've said to myself that the ONLY think I need to worry about is the day ahead of me.  I'm perpetually overwhelmed by the amount of info on the web.  Mental paralysis takes over and I shut down.  I think part of finding the middle ground will be writing about my progress here. 

So here goes:  Today I chose the website www.amatuerendurance.com as my guiding source of advice and information in this 12 week journey.   No more and no less than this site.  

I've just enjoyed a Sunday espresso and holiday chocolate truffle. 

Tomorrow I run...