Onward and upward: did W6D1 on Saturday and W6D2 on Monday. I'm excited about and dreading trying W6D3, lol. Ugh... I keep telling myself I'm building a beautiful, strong and healthy body - this is hard work but it is worth it! Right...?

WTG, Cattails! You can do it! And yes, it's totally worth it!

I am now in W8... 28 minute run. Wasn't so long ago that I was shocked at being able to run 3 minutes straight! Crazy what this body can do.

Woo-hoo, 28 minute runs? Chickie, you rock! It is amazing what a body can do when pushed.

After a rest yesterday, today looked like a pretty light day exercise-wise. But then suddenly at 8 pm I felt kind of a thrumming start up inside me and an urge to...run! It didn't go away, so I bundled up and headed out for that W6D3. Unlike most days when I argue and cajole myself into trying to get through the whole run, this time I told myself "22 minute run - quitting is not an option!" Well, I did it! The way I feel right now, I think I just might get to those 28 minute runs too! Yay for us! Okay, I'm a little jazzed right now.

THAT is awesome, Cattails! YOU rock!! Don't you just love endorphin highs?

I saw a meme on fb that totally captures my feelings about running perfectly... "The pain that I endure became the pleasure that I constantly crave."


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Aw, that's nice! Yes, endorphins = good. Omg, that meme is wonderful! Thank you for sharing it!

Merry Christmas all!

When you feel like crap, RUN. This is my profound thought for the day.

Decided to say, "Screw the last 1.5 weeks of C25K!" and instead decided to just graduate yesterday. I finished my first ever (running) 5K yesterday morning. Improved my distance, incline, AND pace in one fell swoop. I'm impressed that being in a funk was such a great motivator for me... and running is a HECK of a lot cheaper therapy than a licensed counselor! On the other hand, I hope that it doesn't take repeated funks for continued improvements!

Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas!

That's awesome, Chickie! Gratz on a terrific 5K and way to kick the funk!

I am highly considering C25K while I am doing 30 Day Shred because I want to run 5Ks and a 10K in the new year!

Welcome to C25K, it is a great training program!

Downloaded the app, but im just really nervous to start.

Don't be nervous! Just do it! When you can't complete it, you try again the next time! It will be okay! 9 weeks ago, I had trouble completing Week 1 Day 1. I repeated a couple of days in Weeks 3 and 4. Now I'm running 5K. You can do this! Just give your body time to adjust and it will happen!

Like Chickie said, just do it! Spend as much time repeating days and weeks as you need to and move on as you feel ready to push forward. I've been working at it for 13 weeks now and am only now on Week 7. Everything starts with the first step, you know? Just put one foot in front of the other and go!

Hi All,
I'm new to this site and to exercising. I've been reading over the posts a little bit today and you all have really encouraged me to try C25K. I ran track in highschool (14 years ago) and loved it, but I have since gained a lot of weight and want to be healthy and feel good again.
I have downloaded the C25K app on my phone am really excited to start. I do, however, get shin splints REALLY bad and am dreading that part. Does anyone have any tips on how to do deal with those or any other tips they are willing to share.
I have started getting back into shape many times and have always failed, but I refuse to fail this time!! I have a little boy counting on his Mommy to be happy and healthy and as of right now-I am neither of those.

Thanks everyone!!

Howdy!

I thought I would jump into this thread. I started C25k toward the end of last year, but I never got into the habit of doing it and never made it past week 1. This year I really want to make running part of my regular schedule. I really enjoy the time to myself and I find running very fun. Thankfully my schedule for school this next semester will allow me plenty of time in the mornings to work out.

Looking forward to the new year!

I think there are some stretches that can help prevent shin splints - google it and see what you can find. Sorry, I don't know much about the condition myself!

And welcome to the thread, both of you!