Hi there! I also did W5D1 today. I still thought the 5 minutes were hard but I wasn't tempted to give up or anything. Felt good when I was done. I've been getting some side stitches early on but thankfully they seem to go away, or at least I forget about it. I'm pretty sure I can handle the 8 minute runs on Wednesday but I am worried about the 20 coming up!

The good news is that I'm not sore on days after runs anymore and my body doesn't ache so much from it at night. I guess the old bod is getting conditioned to it ;)

Oh--let me know if the podcast gives you any other tips like it did last week. I haven't been using the podcast b/c I like my own music more, but I do miss Ullrey's helpful tips!

what podcasts did you download...and is it easy to download...is it specific for the run program? ya'll can count me in...i have been wanting to train to run.....the 5k dream....i think i'll start monday. just bought some new running shoes.....good for you...15 min is ALOT to run!! after a minute of running i feel worn out...so this training will push it to the limit!!

[Looks like that is 7 of us starting up in the next couple of weeks! Shineon, dla, BonnieMcC, michellemybelle, tvmitche, 1thinnerme and me. I'll start my first day on January 5th. If I've missed someone.....let me know.

It occured to me today that I have never used a treadmill before - can't believe that's possible since I've been going to gym's since the early 80's. I think I'll use this week to walk on it, so I will be familiar enough to do the runs. I think the track that I was running on will be a little too hard to keep track of the time and distance, plus it really did hurt to run on the hard surface! My hips and knees were really starting to hurt - I just chalked it up to being in my 40's. Hopefully, the treadmil will be kinder to my body :lol:

I went in for my food instruction class yesterday - I figured a good refresher couldn't hurt. I was not careful and really didn't pay attention to food and alcohol over the Vegas/wedding trip and Christmas, so they asked me to pre-condition and start the plan on Tuesday. They were afraid I'd get flu like symptons because of the food I had been eating.

I did double check with the exercise. I'm planning on doing the run every other day and work on light weights - upper body and alternate lower body on the non-running days. They said that was perfect as long as I don't exceed 5 hours in a week.

I think I'm going to restart Week 5 tomorrow. I did Day 1 just fine last Monday, but had a tough time w/ Day 2 on Wednesday--two 8 minute jogs w/ a 5 minute walk in between. I completed the first 8 minute jog ok but only did 6 minutes the second time around. I've been fighting a cold since that day so haven't been back on. I was really bummed w/ myself for not completing the last run but I'll just start the week over tomorrow. Getting the diet back on track tomorrow too :)

January 4th is going to be my start date.

Don't be bummed....you're doing great! Your body was probably feeling a little fatigued with the cold coming on. I'm excited to get started myself. I'm upping my walking speed on the treadmill this week to help prepare me for next Monday :)

Great, we'll be able to run that 5K together this summer!! :)

I downloaded my c25k program to my ipod yesterday. The program I am using is called Podrunner Intervals. Its basically the same thing, but with different music. when I was doing the program before, this is what I used. It doesn't have any talking throughout your run. I heard that some of the programs have a person who talks to you randomly throughout your run.

You have to listen to your body. Running 8 minutes and then 6 minutes after a five minute walking break is nothing to be ashamed of!!

Thanks for making me feel better about wimping on the 2nd 8 minute run :) I need to put it in perspective--that's 14 minutes of running! And I was starting to feel really sick that day...it may be later in the week before I'm ready to resume.

I can't wait for the new year to find out how you all like the program. I think you'll love it! The first 4 weeks are really fun because you are constantly stopping/starting. I'm not a big fan of these longer runs, but I guess that's the whole point of the program, right? ;)

Hey there ladies. I've been totally off program for a week and trying to stay steady.

I did day 2 of week 5 on Saturday (the 8 minute runs) and the 20 minute run today! OMG! That seriously kicked my butt! However, I made it without stopping and am so excited. I think it was about 1.5-1.75 miles of running non-stop! I've NEVER done that in my whole life! It was VERY hard, though. I'm not sure about week 6. I have to look at it!

Keep up the hard work everyone. New Year's is just around the corner. Let's get going! :)

Rocki, that's AWESOME! I am so proud of you. What was your speed on the 20 minute run? I find that I run slower on the longer runs (around 5.0) but I'll work on speed later.

Hey Kim. Thanks so much! You can do it too! Just don't push too hard. I felt like quiting but it actually got easier, although the last 10 minutes took FOR-freaking-EVER:)!

As for speed...I usually do 4.9 for my "normal" running. However, I did 4.8 down to 4.6 before I was done. It seemed easier to pace myself at a slower speed too.

You guys are doing great!!! I can't wait to join you on the program. I'm starting Monday and was wondering what speed I should be running at. I know height plays a part in our stride but it looks like you both are around 5 or a little under. I guess I'll start there and adjust as needed.