I wish I could own that statement. While deployed I had no schedule, it was work when there was work to be done and stay close when not working because I could be needed anytime anywhere or anyplace. I wasnt going to bed at 9 and waking up at 4 to run it was more like I was up until 4, would run and then go to bed or I had to be awake at 5 so I would just wake up at 4 instead and run.

On a side note by far the best cardio I have ever done which also helps your running a tremendous amount is lap swimming. Start out with 500s and work your way up. Do 1500 a few times per week and you will find muscles where you didnt know you had them. It is great on the arms and obliques.

I also second what someone said about splitting it up. Always run a new route, new terrain, new distance, new pace and as a new runner be careful not to increase your distance more than 10 percent each week to avoid injury.

HSLD...biking is my next endeavor as I want to dive into the world of sprint triathlons and also see more of my local area by bike. Im scared for two reasons though. 1, the cost of the bike set up and being a pilot and gadget nerd you know id have a hard time buying a rusty schwinn off ebay. 2, would be that I am honestly a little scared cruising at 30 mph on a narrow street and getting myself run over.