Today is my first post on what I hope is a continuing series on my exercise program using a heart monitor to get in shape for my wedding.

Yesterday was my first full run ( and somewhat walk) as I finished a mile and a half in 15:53. Though I am 45, I noticed on my heart monitor over the years that I can be in high 180's when running. For this run, I started running when my monitor said 183 or higher. Due to the great running temperature in the sixties, my heart rate stayed between 177 and 181.