Woo hoo, I ran a 10k race today. I actually ran every step of it, often when I try to run 10k I end up walking a little bit at some point, but not today which is a big achievement for me - possibly more of an achievement than the time. I won't get the chip time through til at least tomorrow, but the clock time was 62:30, with a very slow start before I ran over the timing mat so I may have got pretty close to 60 minutes which would be fab.

And possibly the most shocking thing of all, I'm starting to really enjoy it!

Way to go on the running Helen! It's a big accomplishment to have ran the entire thing. I look forward to trying my first 10-k...not sure when that will be though.

Helen, congrats! That's a great accomplishment.

Morning laydees! I have my running gear packed in my bag. I'm *thinking* about going out at lunchtime. I'm telling you now, because if I don't go you will all beat me up! Won't you? And I do so want to go, because I've been a big yesterday - I ate LOTS of biscuits and bread and potatoes and cereal (carboholic - moi?), so I'm going to be a little and good as gold for the next two weeks!

Put those away girls - I did it! Hooray for me! Yay! WOOOOOOO! Day 1, week 3 C25K! I'm so incredibly chuffed!

2F congratulations!!! I'm not going to start week 3 until next Monday. Glucosamine/fish oil/Calcium is helping my sore knees so I'll be back on track in no time!

I'm so happy to hear that!!

2F -- I knew you could do it!!!

Today no running but I had a great 7.5k run yesterday...

I got my shoes! I'll walk and use the eliptical instead of run until my knees are pain free.

Thank you Ilene! You motivate me more - I thought, "Well I have to go and run, just so I can post that I did it!" Whatever works right??

Julie - I'm glad your knees are getting better

I'm so happy, I got my chip time through from the 10k on Sunday. As well as running all the way, my other goal was to break 60 minutes. The gun time was 62.30, but I'm happy now. The start was even slower than I thought, and the chip time was 59:17. That makes me one happy gym bunny

I'm working on strengthening my quads and hamstrings. I'll give C25K another shot on Monday.

It was kinda funny. I felt weird walking into the running shop. The guy that helped me find my shoes, asked in almost a humorous tone, "so, what made you decide to take up running?". I told him after 2 kids and being very out of shape, that it was time to change that. (I'm sure they don't have fat ladies in there every day asking for shoes lol) He seemed to accept that answer and asked me if I had a race I was working towards, so I told him race for the cure 5k. He said it was going to suggest that race, that their shop was going to be sponsers.

YP1 that's an excellent time! Way To Go!

I hadn't run since Sunday because there was either someone on my treadmill in the gym or I just felt like doing other stuff (stairmaster etc) but this morning I said "no more excuses!" climbed on and did a 40 min hill intervals workout for a total of 3.68 miles. Woohoo back on track!

Sometimes it just feels good to take a break, then you just seem to get your zest back! Great work Lizz !!

Miaka -- Give it a try you never know... IF it's too difficult just bring it down a notch till it feels good for you, the next week you may do better,,,

Where is everyone?

I took a few days off of exercise. I think I'm going to wait and try running again on Thursday. That will give me a few more days to work on stregthening my leg muscles so I don't get another injury.