Hi L2L,
I always run alone. I'm still pretty slow, so I'm glad I don't have the pressure of worrying about another person's pace. I just pop in my earbuds, start the music and Endomondo, and go outside and run.

I'd like to try a run with someone more experienced, but I don't want to shortchange their workout, either.

Yesterday I ran on my mom's treadmill for the first time. It was pouring, and I wanted to run. I was BORED silly. Even with music or tv, I was just staring at the display, watching the tenths of a mile tick off. I kept thinking "I could just stop the treadmill", but I kept going. Guess I won't go rushing out to buy a treadmill for the winter. :p

Jogged C25k W8D1. It went fine, I ran a new route today with more hills, which meant I slowed down the pace to manage to get through the full 28 minutes.

Did week seven day 1 today it was tiring but I didn't stop I felt very proud of myself for achieving it! Yay!

Getting up at 6am is becoming really difficult for me now that the weather is turning cold and rainy and my blankies and pillows are oh so snuggly! Today I'm wearing my sneakers and waiting for my husband to come home and take care of the baby while I go out for a run. The late afternoons are usually my lowest point of the day (tired, hungry, low energy) so I wonder if doing a workout at this time will be good for that.

I'm really enjoying running, tho I'm sure I make noises and panting all crazy when I do cause I get stares

Hello all. I still can't believe I am running 25 minutes nonstop. :running:
And Thedollylala I am sure I do that sometimes. :D
I also raise my arms when I finish as if I am crossing an imaginary finish line. :cb:
I decided I should reward myself with a nice long-sleeve top for the winter. Any ideas/suggestions?

Originally Posted by Kitcherella:
I also raise my arms when I finish as if I am crossing an imaginary finish line. :cb:
I decided I should reward myself with a nice long-sleeve top for the winter. Any ideas/suggestions?

I do that, too! :D

I think the important thing about a shirt is that it should be some sort of moisture wicking material. Beyond that, I'm looking for something in a color I really like. I want my clothes to make exercise a more positive experience, if that makes sense.

I haven't run since last Thursday - darn rain. I'm going to try again tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Learning 2 Live:
I started doing the C25K last week. I had a jogging partner, but she just flew to India yesterday (she'll be gone for 3 weeks) and now I have no one to jog with. I'm on the second week but I'm just so supremely self-conscious that I can't drum up the courage to do it on my own.

I do Nia, Zumba and Circuit Training with a trainer during the week so I am sure to exercise 4 to 5 times a week. The C25K was to supplement the 2 to 3 days that I do nothing. An hour ago, I was trying to find out if there were any other fitness classes I can take today, because I'm so scared of jogging on my own.

I guess the real reason I'm writing this long post is to find out if other people out there are doing the C25k strictly by themselves. And if so, how do they motivate themselves to do that? Do you ever feel anxious and awkward about it?

Thanks,

L2L

What is it about running that makes you feel self conscious? If you're able to take a fitness class with other people surely you can work out alone. Just wondering because I feel the total opposite. I'm terrified of running with someone else because what if I can't keep up or I'm panting hard and I have to keep up with them?

Completed W8D2.

me too IsabellaOlivia and I feel great! I was feeling fine, I didn't have to stop, I could continue. Can't wait till tomorrow to finish week 8.

Congrats IsabellaOlivia and Kitcherella for finishing Week 8!

Unfortunately, my running progress has stalled. I was out of town for a work conference last week and this week I have been suffering from food poisoning. Also, the fact that it's dark so late in the morning kills me. When is daylight savings again? I'm hoping I can get out and run on Saturday at the latest.

I will be starting Week 9 when I finally get out there, though I hope I can manage it as I haven't been running in over a week :(

Nice work Kitcherella and IsabellaOlivia! :cp:

Hope you feel better soon, Harpie! :hug:

FWIW, I missed a week - ran on thursday the 4th, and then not again til last friday the 12th. My times were almost identical for the same distance. I did keep up with yoga in between, though.

Ran 5k again today, and was a few seconds quicker! :yay:

Now to rest and just do yoga til my first 5k race on Saturday. Wish me luck!

Good luck Riddy! Enjoy the race and the finish line!

Hi guys,

I'm doing the couch to 5k ... or at least I was. Since it's been raining practically every day here I've stopped - do you guys run in the rain or...? Should I just bite the bullet and do it? I'm worried it'll give me a cold!

I haven't run in the rain....yet. But there's a 40% chance of rain on Saturday right now, so I may get that experience whether I want it or not. :p