Great job paperclippy!

I didn't finish the first week. A lot of crap went on and just couldn't get motivated. Well, I'm starting again tomorrow and motivated again. I did finish 2 days so that was something from somebody who couldn't run a couple months ago.
I hope everyone had a good Monday!

Barbara, 2 days is great! Good luck today!

Get back on that wagon Barbara! We have a 5K to run in the spring! :) teehee!

Week 6 day 1 COMPLETE! ;) woo hoo!!!!

Jamie Jo - you rock! :cp: You must have been so stoked after finishing W5D3. I totally understand feeling like you could have gone running again. I think its the endorphins and the icredible sense of accomplishment. I am scheduled to do W5D3 tomorrow morning. I plan on starting out slow 4.1 - 4.3 and finishing strong around 5.3 -5.5. You are really rolling at 6mph. I have short little legs and can't seem to maintain that speed for any lenght of time.

I haven't had any problems doing C25K and the shred at the same time. I do each 3X a week. I have done level 1 about 10 to 12 times. I will probably do it another 4 or 5 times before I move on to level 2. I am starting to see some small changes in muscle tone.

Paperclippy - I think Jamie Jo, you and I are all about at the same place in the C25K. Have either one of you thought about doing a turkey trot 5k? We should be just about finished with the program around the time of Thanksgiving.

Instead of having pie I am going to run a 5K. My mil and fil make atleast 9 different homemade pies for Thanksgiving.:^:

Tina - mmm, pie! :lol: I thought about a turkey trot, but I am actually repeating each week, so I still have eight weeks to go instead of four. Good luck with yours though!

I missed yesterday's run. :( The world conspired against me -- I had to go to the doctor for bloodwork in the early morning, so I didn't have time for my run then, and I got home only 45 minutes before I had to leave for my Spanish class, which isn't enough time for me to change, run, shower, and eat dinner. I feel pretty good though so I think I'll just move on to my second 20-min run tomorrow instead of doing anything today.

Paperclippy...I also missed yesterday's run. Wasn't even going to post cuze I feel GUILTY! But I will do it today! Just ended up having a crazy day yesterday and by the time it was all over, I just wanted my bed. So... TONIGHT will be week 6 day 2!

Oh my goodness! I knew I'd slacked off this week, but I didn't realize it had been A WHOLE WEEK! :o It's been a really crazy week and I just haven't been able to get out at all. So tomorrow I'm putting my shoes on and getting out. I'm going to repeat Week 2. :smug:

Well, we had an amazing time in Paris. I just wish we'd had MORE time - we'll just have to go back!

I braved the scales this morning and after a week away AND mine and dad's birthday party yesterday, I was up from 138.2 to 141.6!!

My parents gave me some money towards my new running shoes so this morning I went out and got myself analysed. The man at the shop was lovely - he watched me run and asked if I had done a lot of running when I was younger, and he seemed surprised when I said, um, no!! He said I ran like a sprinter - on the balls of my feet. Anyway, he said I needed a neutral she - I don't roll noticeably so I bought some Nike Air Pegasus 06 shoes on sale, down from £65 to £35 which I was VERY pleased by, as mum and dad had given me £30 so they only cost me £5.

It's a gorgeous day today so this afternoon I drop Ruby off at mum and dad's and I start the C25K all over again.

Robsia, when I got fitted for my running shoes, they asked me that too (minus the sprinting part, it was just do I always run on the balls of my feet). I've heard stories (ad nauseum) all my life about how I ran around on tippy toes as a toddler.

Anyway, running was hard this morning. Only a 1/4 mile in and I felt like walking the rest of the way. But I didn't! I did have to walk my knee out several times, but I ran 2.75 miles today (last two weeks I've done 2.5). Gonna be at 3K by Thanksgiving!

Great job Julie! And welcome back from Paris Robsia - I can't wait to travel there someday!!!!

Attempted week 6 day 3 on Saturday but couldn't make it. I usually run inside and I was outside on Saturday AND forgot my inhaller (sp?) so I didn't make it. I actually had not had that much of a problem with my lungs for a couple years now...so yeah....planned on trying it again yesterday but got home too late. Procrasticing right NOW to get downstairs and try it again. :)

OK guys....week 6 day 3 complete!

Week 6 day 1 for me this morning -- it felt easy! Mondays always feel easier, probably because I had two days off instead of one. ;)

About heel vs toe . . . I run heel-to-toe because I'd heard that is best for avoiding injuries especially when just starting out, but google searching basically says nobody knows what the best way to run is.

Paper - You're going to do a triathlon? WHere is that at? What are the three events?

I am cursed!!

I am doomed not to run.

I did W1D1 again today and my calf HURTS!! it was fine until I got about 100 yds from my parents' on the way back, then it started to ache. I made sure to stretch it well, but it got worse.

Funnily enough, if I use it, it doesn't hurt as much, but when I rest it, it stiffens up and hurts more.

Hopefully it will only be a temporary thing.