Today's been the first day that I just REALLY didn't feel like running. I put it off until 4:30, which is pretty much the latest I can get it in before the temp starts dropping and it starts getting dark. The trail I run on is through the woods so it gets dark a little faster there. I definitely feel like I'm running slower this week than I was on the shorter runs last week. Temp is supposed to be in the 50s on Thursday! I'm pretty excited; I'm so sick of this cold.

Hi!!

I'm doing C25k as part of my new training routine and I am really loving it! I finished W2D1 today and while it was tough, it was a really great challenge. I mapped my run and found that I'm covering just over 2 miles during the program (including warm up and cool down).

I was hoping to complete a half marathon next month, but a nasty, nasty case of bacterial bronchitis, which aggravated my asthma, has put that plan on the back burner. So instead, I have signed up to run my first 5k in April.

And I have found that since starting C25k, the weight is literally melting off.

Morning all. I finished W8D1 last night. I am almost done!

I need a focus for when I am finished. I am thinking of 1 hr runner, does any one know of any others?

Great job mothermavis!! Have you found it hard moving up during the weeks?

Right now it seems so doable, I'm only on week 2 but when I look at the weeks to come it seems so overwhelming. I'm nervous even for next week. I finished W2D2 today. I didn't struggle as much as I did on Monday but my legs are definately sore!! I didn't cover much distance at all. 1.3 miles but at least I got on and did it! I'm not going for speed or distance right now, I can work on that once I build up to running 30 minutes at a time.

Zephy, I had a huge mental block about week 5. I thought it was impossible, there was no way, I was going to pass out trying to run 20 minutes. Come W5D3, I did it so easily that I could have run longer. Trust the program, it works.

Starting week 9 tonight... almost done!

had a lackluster W1D2 and wound up trudging through 6"-8" of snow at a brisk pace. I took my mom's little dog with me and he was fun encouragement as he ran up to me and tapped my legs prompting me to move faster. Have to schedule an early run before work on friday, and plan to do some yoga on my off days.

That is some serious dedication. That much snow would have definitely kept me inside. Of course, I'm in the south, so about an inch usually keeps us inside!

Zephyr, I agree w Oohpujie, it does work, sometimes I was sure I could'nt do it but I have plugged ahead and tried and only a couple times had to repeat a day when I thought I really wasn't ready to move on.

We are capable of so much more than we think.

Great job oohpujie and mothermavis!! Almost done! That's incredible!

Well, I did W5D1 tonight. It didn't get really hard until that last 5 minute run. I feel like I am definitely ready for those 8 minute runs on Day 2 though!

30 minutes straight tonight! It went fantastic. I have two workouts left before I'm a C25K grad! Feeling proud of myself.

Cabinwife, I honestly did think week 5 was probably the toughest week for me. My friend who is doing the program with me did W5D2 tonight and she had no trouble with the 8 minute runs.

I got my boyfriend to join me in the C25K program too
We will be doing W2D1 tomorrow.
I was never a runner but already notice an improvement from my first training day. It's inspiring to see a change so fast. I know there will be bad days too, but I'm looking forward to seeing what next week brings!

Congrats oohpujie!! That is such a huge accomplishment! Week 5 is definitely the one I have been dreading the most. I feel like I am ready to do those 8 min runs, though I know that it will probably get tough during that 2nd one. But I know that 20 min run is definitely going to challenge me.

I just want to let all of you know how much I appreciate your posts - I'm in week 4 and love to hear how everyone's staying with the program!

I should have done W4D3 this morning but I opted to hit the snooze button instead. I have been so tired this week....anyone else?

Tomorrow!!!! Keep me honest chickies!

Finished week 3 today. I was a little off my game. I had some mild shin pain on my first run. I don't think it's from my shoes or anything because I felt it from the very first step, like it's from something I did yesterday. But I pushed through and it went away. Then on my last minute of my last run I got a moderate side stitch. I was able to run through it, but it wasn't too pleasant. It may have come from me trying to run too fast. I'll start week 4 on Sunday, this is the first week that really looks intimidating to me. I'm not even gonna think about week 5 yet!

edit- oh yeah, and the weather was amaaaazing today (you know it's been hella cold when this southern girl thinks 49 degrees feels good). Sunny, no wind, perfect running temp!

Ashley - I notice when I'm trying to go too fast, I get those side cramps as well. It just reminds me to slow down a little and breathing deeper usually helps too. Good luck on week 4! I was pretty nervous about that week, but it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I know you will able to do it since you seem to be moving through the program pretty well. Let us know how it goes!