Was planning on getting my 2nd run in this morning but we had some thunderstorms so I guess it will happen tonight. Hoping it goes as well as my first run did!!

This group is great! I am a little farther along than most of you. I just finished week five. I am using the cool runnings c25 k app which is free. Definitely on your runs try to pace yourself. I agree that it is not a race...yet. Also, don't be embarrassed or discouraged if you need to repeat a day or even a week. I always try to push myself to the next level, but I occasionally feel that I am not ready for the next leap. This week was a tough one for me, so I did repeat. But moving on to week 6 on Friday. Looking forward to some cooler weather.

On my off days I have been swimming, or walking, or pilates.

Good luck to all! It is such a great feeling of accomplishment when you see your stamina increasing and you begin to run for longer than you could have imagined just weeks before!

Just finished day 1, will do it again Thursday and then Saturday. Think im going to do Pilates or Zumba twice a week as well and have Sunday completely off.

Did W1D1 last night Decided to start at the beginning because the program I had previously been doing (had just started) was different and I figured I wanted to do this right! Going to do C25K MWF with some strength training on the off days.

Well, I did it! I completed W1D1, and I didn't walk any of the runs. I've started this program twice in the past, but this is the best first session I've had yet! I'm glad there's you all to keep me motivated!

I survived W1D2 last night - had an average pace of 12:04. I'm super sore today which I guess I expected to feel in my legs but my abs are REALLY feeling it. Hopefully that means good things are happening!!!

Good morning! Completed day 1 yesterday and it felt great!!! Cant wait for day 2 tomorrow!!!

Thank you but don't be too impressed - I have long legs and can pretty easily walk a 15:00 minute mile. Today would be a completely different story - I'm so sore I don't even think I could walk a 20 minute mile!!!

I did week four day one Monday with no problems (I did however work up an insane sweat!). Today I was supposed to run again but I am so confused about if I should continue. I really want to do this, but my Dr. just diagnosed me with hypermobility syndrome which makes me much more prone to injury. Also, I have hip bursitis. I am confused about if I should try to find a lower impact workout, or try to push myself. I hate when I am told I should not do something. When I think of myself in the future I guess I always saw myself running and doing yoga. Now, I guess those two things are not that great for me. Grrr..:noway: I guess I will have to see how I feel tomorrow. Good job everyone at pushing yourself this first week of challenge!

I am sorry about your diagnosis :frown: i have never heard of that before, so i can only offer support and good wishes, not advice. Did your doctor tell you not to run?

Finished W1D2 this morning and I'm feeling great!

I finally did week 1 day 1 today. I started it Monday but because I didn't finish it, I started over again today. It felt GREAT!

What sort of stretches are you all doing before and after your program?

I completed my first week last night!!! A little nervous to start week 2 on Sunday - those 60 second runs are still a little tough.

I finally completed day 1 yesterday. I took my border collie with me. It wore him out but I was feeling pretty good. Day 2 tomorrow morning

Just completed W1D2 and my asthma really flares up when it comes to the running so i can't wait till im fitter and can run!

I have asthma too, it really does get better! I still need to take a dose from my inhaler before I exercise, but I've gone from needing it a couple times a day to only needing it right before I work out! Your lungs will thank you for C25K! Keep it up!