I did W4D2 today. I am so proud of myself - not just for running 8 minutes at a stretch, but for doing it AFTER work and BEFORE dinner. That is SO not like me!

Look at me, I'm running!!!

So you burned calories AND learned something - bonus! Yay you for keeping it going in that heat!

Riddy - working out after working all day? you deserve a medal dear! If I don't do it early in the AM, I don't do it at all.

Ok, due to weather issues/sickness I just redid W3D1 today. First time listening to an audiobook rather than running in silence. It was a lot easier today. Possibly because I'd done (most of) the run before, possibly because of the distraction of the audio book, possibly because I'm just that awesome. lol

Tinnerane, you most certainly are that awesome!

So I just got home from a mini vaca (since Saturday). I ran Saturday morning before I left, again on Monday morning, and today! Today I tried something different - at my friend's suggestion - I did my week 6 day 1 BAREFOOT, on the beach. MUCH harder! I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow, but it was a nice change.

I'm very happy I survived the 20 minute run Monday. I'm glad this week is back to the shorter intervals til day 3.

Keep running, girls!

I did W3D1 twice, W3D2 took three times to get it right. Having issues here, especially concerning mental toughness. I cannot imagine running 8 minutes, much less 20...30?! I'm struggling with 2.5 minutes at a time over here.

Tinnerane, have you tried listening to music instead? I find listening to songs I like, with a fast enough tempo, keep me going.

Here's a few on my "skinny B***H" playlist -
Adele - Rumour has it, Rolling in the deep
Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come on Eileen
The Elders - Raging Sea, Moore Street Girls, Ten pound Earhole, Story of a Fish
Enter the Haggis - Gasoline, One last Drink
Clapton - After Midnight
Flatfoot 56 - Black Thorn, Born for this, Smoke Blower, Stampede
Hair of the Dog - Paddy Murphy's Wake, Dooley, Papa John's Tree, MTA, Drunken Sailor
Johnny Cash - Cocaine Blues (Live @Folsom Prison version), Wreck of the Old 97 (live @San Quentin version)
Metallica - Fuel
the Tossers - Siobhan, Whiskey Drives me Crazy
Young Dubliners - Come on, Knickers, Brown Dog, Wash my Hands, Shame, Waxies Dargle, Father's Son, Howaya Girls, Rosie, If I Should Fall from Grace with God, Leaving of Liverpool, Backseatdriver
Dropkick Murphys - Never Forget

Hope this helps!

Off to do week 6, day 2 again tomorrow!

Thanks Riddy! I'll give music a shot tomorrow!


I got up and walked four miles this morning on my off day because I felt like it. W4D1 is tomorrow (3 - 4 - 4- 3). Its crazy that after this week I'll be half way done!!!

Week 6, day 3 DONE! 22 minutes of straight running (well, slow jogging).

It was not easy - my legs were tired going uphill, and most of the last half, but I just kept running along to the music. I'm glad I have the app to keep me honest - left to my own, I'd probably quit too soon.

You are all inspiring.

I just started C25K this week. I am running on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings, so tomorrow is W1D3. I'm currently using the free podcast.

So far it's been really easy. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to do it. I know it will get harder, but I'm just glad I haven't been struggling immediately. I hate exercise and hate mornings, so the fact that I'm getting up at 6am to do this is really crazy.

I am really glad that I went and got properly fitted for running shoes. It helps quite a bit.

This is my 3rd time trying a new program. I'm currently just doing a higher protein, lower fat diet and seeing if I can stick with the exercise. They say the third time is the charm.... right?

Hi, everyone!

The last time I completed c25k was over two years ago, and i used it to start training for my half marathon I ran.

Fast forward to now, I kinda let myself go for a while and gained about 60 pounds back from the 100lbs I had lost. I started c25k again and am on week 3. I've been running with my dog, since we both could use some exercise, lol. I signed up for a 5k fun run scheduled for August 23rd and I am excited to get back into running. I had a blast doing 5k's and training for a half marathon. It feels good to be back!

Keep running!

Week 7, day 1 done!

I'm still quite slow - only going 2.4 miles including warmup and cooldown, but I kept going for the whole 25 minutes!

I think I'm close enough to sign up for a real race. I'm thinking late September, to give me time to get my distance up.

Week 4 day ONE today! Wish me luck.

Good luck! :

I'm tackling week 7, day 2 tomorrow morning.

Week 7! WOW That's awesome.

The 5 minute runs kicked my butt tonight! OMG But I'm feeling good now that it's done.

Well it had all been easy until today, and I'm only on W2 D2. It was overcast and dark out and my feet just felt so heavy. But I got through it. I'm not sure I'll be ready for Week 3!

Keep going...