[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

That's what I mean.

I actually think just about anyone (barring health problems, massive obesity, etc.) could manage to struggle out 2 or 3 miles, even after an extended absence. I think something in your head changes when you start training (cross country in school, for a race in college, whatever) and you realize a mile isn't REALLY that long and it's not at all unreasonable for a person to run 2 or 3... at ONCE!

That says, it's still kicking my ass. All the typical new-runner symptoms/temp injuries... I'm even getting side stitches. I'm pretty sure if I can last a month, I'll be OK, but damned if this isn't hard as hell in the meantime.

Funny - adding mileage is never THIS hard.

Any thoughts on how long it'll take me to get to the point where I don't get my ass kicked by every run? I think two or three weeks is probably fair...