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Tips on getting back into running after slacking off?
My running was very sporadic this winter. 
I'm now trying to get back into a good schedule and I did two runs last weekend. The first was horrrrible due to burning/itching all over my skin, and I was only able to slowly run most of one mile and walk a second mile. The second run, I got through 2.8 miles and ran slowly the whole way. Today, I did 4 miles and ran almost the whole way, but I did walk a bit to cool off at the end and after sections where I tried to run faster.
What would be a good schedule that will not be too much too soon, but also will push me to improve? I don't really have a specific race in mind (I'm not that into races), but I'd like to work back up to being able to do 2-3 shorter runs (3-5 miles each) during the week and an 8-10 mile run on the weekends.
Any tips? TIA!
Re: Tips on getting back into running after slacking off?
TTC#2=July 2011: Surprise BFP: Chemical Pregnancy
I would just use one of the 10 mile or half training plans and stick to it. Even if you don't actually race set a date for a "race" and plan based on that date.
I like hal higdon's training plans.
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