I hear ya! I'm running on a treadmill, and I have to put a towel or shirt over the display so I don't check the time every two seconds!

when i use a machine with a timer, there is no avoiding looking at it. so much so, that i even stare at it, stare through it really. like a concentration point. i've learned to embrace the timer. heh

but that's why i like going outside more. i can't see a clock. it's just me and the outdoors. 30 minutes outside feels like 10 minutes inside

I made it through Week 2 Day 1 of C25K! And it was not an easy one. I had a cramp for the first 18 minutes of running so that was wonderful. But I stuck to it! I didn't even slow the speed.

I don't feel the pains of it today but all my leg muscles were aching last night around 11:30. I am so happy that this program eases you into running or I would get scared off for sure.

Good luck with the running everyone! I'm dying to be at the point where I really enjoy it enough to take it outside in the cold.

I get that "runners high" about 5 minutes after I feel like I can't take another step. Where I'm just running and it feels good and I'm just going through the motions nearly effortlessly. I wish I could start out like that lol. I have a book my track coach gave me back in HS about running, it has to do with basically the mentality of runners, maybe I should read that.

Oh! I forgot to mention that one of the BIG influences for me to do my running yesterday was the fact that I had posted on here yesterday that I would be doing it when I got home so therefore I HAD to do it. Even though I got home a couple hrs later than normal and didn't have dinner and didn't feel like it.

If that's not the most excellent reason to be checking out 3FC, then I don't know what is! all of you are an inspiration.

Does anyone else feel like their lungs are bigger and can hold more air after they run? I need to definitely hit the treadmill tonight! You all have inspired me. I hate when I first start to run. I feel like my body tries to bluff its way out. I get leg aches or the sides of my feet start to hurt... but once I hit that runners high... I love the feeling after a good run. I love being able to run. I love it when I can call myself a runner lol.

Its been a very long time for me. I did the c25k about 2 years ago. I ran a 3k and had a blast. Then life intervened and blah here I am slightly over weight and can't run worth a crap. I will find that me again...

sorry to jump in on this thread so rudely but i used to be like this and then i started setting goals in terms of distance for my running. now instead of being like "how much loooonger???" im like "omg only 15 mins to run x amount! crap! run run run!"

Day 1 week 2 .. wow that was hard lol

I do that when I am running out of time and I want to make my distance longer! I have been doing 3 miles each day but I want to see my time get better before I add any more distance.

yeah, i usually say "do xkm in 45 mins", and the next day "do x.1km in 45 mins" so i am gradually increasing speed and distance ^_^

I don't run the same speed I do mine in intervals and I love love love it. I've never felt like I've gotten this good of a workout. I don't know if I mentioned how I run but I do this:

1 min at 4.5 mph
1 min at 5.0
1-3 (depends on how much time I have) at 5.5
1 min at 6.0
1 min at 6.5

Rinse and Repeat x6

Times goes by super fast because you're constantly changing your intensity.

Hello all!

I've never liked running before - but the past 6 or so months, I'm happy to say that's changed. My knees aren't over the moon, but they'll have to deal with it.

Any other cool chicks here who like to run at night?

I find it extra-motivational. As if I'm running from someone..or something.

Though, I'm a huge treadmill fan - and I like the way the gym environment makes me feel less alone.

Jaclyn - I'm hope you get the runners high back - maybe up the intensity? Hills? Intervals? Just some suggestions, all the best

Ok wk2d2 of the c25k is done... WOW. I would have to agree with jahjah THAT WAS HARD! I felt like my stomach was going to come up through my throat. My legs werent cramping, my feet werent aching maybe it was something off with my breathing?

I like when it is difficult though, its that much more satisfying when your done. As long as there is an end goal I am good.

Iconised Ghost - Thats a good point about distance vs time goals. I remember last time I did the c25k I did the time and then when I actually entered a race the distance killed me...

mazza - I agree about the gym being less lonely. I have a treadmill at home and I so miss going to the gym to do my runs. I feel like I push myself harder and done wheez when Im out of breath lol.

THANK GOD its not just me that felt that.. that just gave me some hope! lol

I've actually been wondering about that - when you're just starting out, is it best to work on time or distance? Right now I'm just aiming for 30 minutes without walking - which I can do, but it's slow. In that amount of time, I only cover about 2.5 miles. My goal is to work up to a 10K by May. What would you ladies recommend?