How do you get out there?

So for some of us, exercise is second nature.  For me it's not.  I feel fine when I do it....but I hate the gym, and I can't do the at home workouts or workout videos.  So how do you guys do it...you know get up early and go to the gym, for a run, whatever.  Me I can never drag myself out of bed.  Except on the weekend...not during the workweek.  And I get home at about 7pm everyday.  I leave at about 7:20A and my morning commute is about 30 minutes, but it stretches to 45 or 50 on the way home.

So here is this week's resolution.  I saw a great workout in Shape this month.... It has 4 workouts per week with 3 mile walks (or runs) ending with 5 miles at the end of the month.

http://www.shape.com/getfit/7812

The biggest problem I have,  I live in the land of hills.  So in the flat terrain I can do 15 minute miles pretty easily.... but no matter where I go I'll have an incline on the way home...(unless I try the really hilly route that includes 1.5 blocks at about a 20% incline, .5 blocks downhill @ 15% and then another block clime @ 15% or so, which finally leaves me at a 2 block 10% downhill grade.  

So what was the point of that rant?  Well my speed is a 20-21 minute mile with the combo of hills and flats I have.  And that requires waking up before the sun comes out. 

So wish me luck in getting into better shape so this hill route will cut down to 15/mi so I can wake up @ 6.

At 2 workouts of 16 so far.  My goal for the week is to finsh up with one on Tuesday, one on Thursday.  But the rain is moving in and walking outside in the rain isn't really very fun.  

Inspired

Wow Jade... you really must be inspired.  I do a 2 mile walk/run routine in just under 30 minutes.  I live in the Texas Hill Country, so you can imagine the hills and stuff.  I purposely pick the steepest routes because I feel like I am getting a better workout.  I also do some videos, Walk Away the Pounds and the Biggest Loser, but doing any one thing bores me.  I just re-joined the gym after not going for almost a year.  I'll see if I can find time.  Before work hubby goes to workout so I have to be home with the kiddo, after work is easier on the days when we don't have gymnastics, Awanas, etc. etc.

I'll check back to see how it goes for you!  Good luck!

Speed will increase naturally.

so you like walking outdoors the most?  Be glad you've got those hills - they burn more calories and tone up your legs BIG TIME!  I wouldn't worry too much about how fast you are getting your miles done.  Aim for a 30 minute walk - 15 minutes out and 15 minutes back or so.  Length of time is more important in the beginining I think.  The speed will come with time as you get in better shape.  Good luck!