Needed! Running Partner- Slow Huffy Puffer Who Also Hates Running, Preferred

In my inbox today was this little nugget from Women's Health Magazine: 6 Reasons You Should Be Running .  And, I get it-  sign number nine billion eight hundred and fifty two.  I know!  I should be running.  If I ever want to actually compete in a tri instead of just participating, I need to be able to run.  But at the weight of a tub, the thought of pounding the pavement isn't really all that appealing to me.  


The article discusses the many benefits of running- from increased calorie burn, less stress, less belly fat, and strengthened joints (which was an interesting tidbit) but still, I don't know why I am so hesitant to get up and go.  Perhaps even while running with the gazelles last year I took it too fast.  Everyone - even the article- says that you really have to ease your way into running.  Maybe I just need to slow it down even more.


My main problem though is that with running, I am completely incapable of pushing myself.  Completely.  Swimming-  no problem, I could push myself time and time and time again, regardless of the pain, discomfort, or how tired it makes me.  Because swimming is my comfort zone.  Biking- I'm not all that able to push myself, but I can definitely keep myself going longer than I can with running.  With running, the second it gets hard or it starts to hurt-  I immediately pull up and start to walk again.

I need a running partner.  Someone who:

1.  Runs slow
2. Does more walking than running
3. Would be willing to run with me on weekdays
4.  Preferably hates running as much as I do... that way, we can learn to love it together :)  Or at least, loathe it together.

Weekends are full between Trainer Brutus on Saturdays  and biking on Sundays.

We'd start out with 30 minute "runs" following the couch to 5k Program.

If anyone wants to be my running buddy, please let me know!