I wasn't able to run both yesterday and today.
There was a storm and heavy rain just kept falling non-stop.
I'm planning to run tomorrow morning. I've been missing my run so much that unable to run really ruined my mood.
On top of that, i've been eating like crap these 2 days (lots of cakes, and rice, and generally just lots of calories).
URGH.

good morning everyone.
This morning, I woke up earlier than usual and did my W5D3.
And i'm so proud to say I've nailed it. Yes yes yes.

Well it wasn't going smoothly though. There was 1 time I slowed down to power walk and was going to give up, but I saw the clock and it was the 20th minute (OMG I ran 15 minutes - was what I thought), anyways, then I thought "5 more minutes, just one more song, common you can do it". And the song "the unforgiven" by metallica started to play. "I wouldn't forgive myself if I give up here when it's only 1 more song".

And yes I did it I did it. 20 minutes of running. My distance wasn't reaching the 3.2 km , I'm pretty sure of it. But at least I pushed myself to running 20 minutes. (Well there was few seconds stopping 1 or 2 times but...but....hey )

I'm quite high right now. Not to mention it was raining when I was running.

Oh and I have to say running in the morning felt so much better than in the afternoon.
It can be the weather is fresher after the rain, or just because it is morning.
I didn't really have to breath heavily like in the afternoon. My breath was much smoother.
Or maybe I've just gotten stronger

and btw, do you guys feel like your abs is tighter ? After 2 months of consistently running, I think my stomach - abs - is finally getting tighter. Something that a year ago, with 300 crunches per day couldn't do it.

ZOMG i have too much to say today. Sorry for the long post

Annita: COngrats on nailing your workout! That is fantastic! 20 minutes! I cant even think about that yet. YOu are awesome!

Question: Does everyone do c25k workouts 3 days a week like the plan lays out? what else is everyone doing for workouts?

@iamerican: Thank you. I didn't think I could do it myself. But I did it. This program really works.

On to W6D1 tomorrow.

I try to jog *my speed is slow so jogging sounds truer than running* at least 5 times per week. But in the beginning (week 1,2) I only did 3 times per week. As the program moves on, I thought to myself that 3 times per week might be too little to keep up with the program, so I increased to 4 times at week 3, and then at week 4 moved up to 5 times at least (for the purpose of increasing stamina and all). At week 5, Day 1 and 2 I jogged 1-2 running intervals extra (to prepare for the long run in day 3). Week 6 I'm planning to do the same. And finally cool down by power walk some extra minutes to make the program becomes 1 hour workout exercise. (Oh forgot to mention I repeat day 1 and day 2 , not moving up).

But I don't do anything else beside c25k/jogging. I'm getting addicted to jogging/running. Never thought once that I can get addicted to some kind of exercises. Honestly. And on top of that, it's RUNNING !!!!

I have 2lbs weights at home and i'm thinking about using them. Just need to find proper video exercise since there's not a gym near my house for women - but there are 3 gyms around here for men. And i just don't want to walk in the gym knowing i'm the only girl there, it's really odd. (Even though my dh is a member but that's also the reason he doesn't want me to go there when it's only me being female).

Anyone know any good weight lifting exercise video? Doing 1-2 times extra strength training would be so much better

iamerican, I've been sticking to the 3x/week workouts. I usually take one rest day every week and then do cross training workouts on the other days. Typically my cross training consists of biking w/ rolling hills, walking hills or just playing a match of tennis. I'm going to try to git some high intensity training in there this month though. (However, on days when I couldn't get through a workout, I would repeat the workout the very next day.) I have seen other people on here say that when they get further into the C25k program, they spend their "off" days doing interval workouts from the beginning of the program. That sounds like a great idea to me, but I love my biking/walking/tennis too much to swap those out.

Great job, Annita! Keep it up!

I just finished W7D2 and I'm feelin' good about it. I don't really have to battle breathing or anything, but I am battling off boredom. I might have to get some audiobooks or podcasts or something instead of just my regular tunes. Or maybe I'll start listening to albums instead of individual songs. I dunno. Either way, something's gotta change!

I am starting today - but I am so dreading it (but also very excited.. lol), my experience with running has always been like... h.e.l.l. But, I used to say that about the gym and I'm totally loving that. So, I have the hope that I can get as excited about running. But yikes.

So, I wanna go my first c25k run today around 6ish, and then go to the gym for my normal routine around 8ish, do you think that's do able, or am I gonna be really tired from the first run?

W4D3 done!!!

Still having trouble with the final 5min run. I make it through... But barely. I am planning on repeating this day a few times before hitting W5-- W5 scares me!

just did W1D1 - and it was more difficult than I thought. would think I'm more fit than I was before I started on the gym about 2 months ago - but it's the same horrorshow as it was before with me trying to run.

but - I am not giving up. I managed to run it all - only my walking bits were more strolling than walking after each run.

Don't be disappointed. Every workout is different! The next one will be easier. One tip really helped me. Concentrate on your breathing, your legs can run on their own.

Philana: You can do it!!!!! Don't give up. Just think when you can run 5 min, then 10, then 20 straight! It seems far away, but you can do it!

W2D1 done! It was good. I am loving this!

finished W5D1 today. Didn't give myself enough time to digest my dinner and felt like puking during the whole run. I also took a little longer on my breaks but I got through it.

Still recovering from a 2 week break. Hopefully I'll get my legs back by my next 5k on sat. As long as I improve from my last time, I'll be happy.

@philana: don't give up. You totally can do it. This program pushes you hard, but you definitely can nail it
@iamerican: good job, keep it up !!!! :banana:
@Scarlett: I know that feeling. I have one today as well, AND the side stitches. And there's a whole week ahead to get your legs back, I say no worry And wow you've run a 5k already. I'm no way near ready to run one right now.

W6D1 x2 finished. Totally rocked it.
In the first 30 minutes, my legs didn't really want to move, my breathing was harder. But for some reason, as I continued on 31th minutes and finished the 2nd round of W6D1, I didn't feel half as bad as I did. Actually I felt very high, and strong, and my breathing was very smooth. It happened like this on W5D1 and W5D2 as well. For the usual 20-30 first minutes, my body just was very lazy and heavy and all, but as I continued on to running, it just felt lighter, stronger, as if I can continue to run forever....(not really, but kind of like I can run another round and so on).

Have any one of you guys experienced this feeling? It's so weird.

Thank you guys for the encouragement! I know it's a great program - I believe it will work. But dang - lol.

Anyhow, after my first run yesterday I don't feel sore today. Which I take as a good sign. That means I didn't do anything wrong and that I also didn't exert myself. Looking forward to my next run tomorrow.

You all keep up the good work, and keep posting! It motivates the beginners for sure

Didn't make it to my Sunday workout, so W5D3 is in store for me tonight...

iamerican - I work out 3 times a week total, Tuesday, Thursday, and either Saturday or Sunday. That is all I can realistically fit in with our lifestyle, which revolves around a 2 and 4 year old!

Finished W4D1 yesterday! It was better than I expected. I was really scared of the 5 minute runs, and they WERE hard for me, but I completed all of them and wasn't even totally dead at the end.

iamerican - I do C25K on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I also do P90, so I do the weights portion of that on MWF before running (usually do weights in the morning while my husband is at work, then go run when he's home to watch the baby) and the cardio/abs bit on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Sundays are for resting, or maybe a hike with DH.