Yes Ravensgirl87! I bet about halfway through it would be much easier to run after doing the cardio on the videos. I think the only reason Cardio 1 wasn't doing much for me was because of running, so I can only assume that it would work the other way around.

My tips are start running, but go slow and don't go too far. When I started I could barely run a mile without stopping and I thought I was going to puke at the end. I kept that up and tried to just shave a few seconds off my total time for the mile each time. Then, as I got faster I started adding a little more distance onto it. Just enough to make it hard and slightly uncomfortable. Also, settle into a comfortable pace when you are going longer distances. If you stay steady it helps you go farther. If you are running too fast you will burn out too soon and won't be able to go as far. Although fast, short runs are good for training too. You really have to push yourself to get better and consistency is key. I remember the first time I ran 5 miles I was so excited!

I worked my way up to a half marathon and I've been running ever since. Sure there are weeks I don't find time, but I can always pick it back up again and it always makes me feel good. I'm looking forward to what this Jillian Michaels program does for my running. The expert runners always recommend cross training but I've never really done it so I hope this will help how fast I'm able to go.

I also recommend the Nike running app if you have a smart phone. It's awesome and lets people from your facebook cheer you on as you run. It records all your runs and compares you to other runs and you can compete with other people that have the app. Good Luck!

Yes Ravensgirl87! I bet about halfway through it would be much easier to run after doing the cardio on the videos. I think the only reason Cardio 1 wasn't doing much for me was because of running, so I can only assume that it would work the other way around.

My tips are start running, but go slow and don't go too far. When I started I could barely run a mile without stopping and I thought I was going to puke at the end. I kept that up and tried to just shave a few seconds off my total time for the mile each time. Then, as I got faster I started adding a little more distance onto it. Just enough to make it hard and slightly uncomfortable. Also, settle into a comfortable pace when you are going longer distances. If you stay steady it helps you go farther. If you are running too fast you will burn out too soon and won't be able to go as far. Although fast, short runs are good for training too. You really have to push yourself to get better and consistency is key. I remember the first time I ran 5 miles I was so excited!

I worked my way up to a half marathon and I've been running ever since. Sure there are weeks I don't find time, but I can always pick it back up again and it always makes me feel good. I'm looking forward to what this Jillian Michaels program does for my running. The expert runners always recommend cross training but I've never really done it so I hope this will help how fast I'm able to go.

I also recommend the Nike running app if you have a smart phone. It's awesome and lets people from your facebook cheer you on as you run. It records all your runs and compares you to other runs and you can compete with other people that have the app. Good Luck!

Thanks for the response!! I have started the "couch to 5K" app twice in the past. I did ok until the first "long" run (20 minutes.) Halfway into it I just gave up... and quit the program... both times!! Maybe the next time around I will just take your suggestion and do what I can until it gets too uncomfortable and build from there.

I would totally just stick with running a mile for as long as you think you need to. That way you don't set yourself up for failure. I mean, you have to eventually push yourself but build yourself up but first be proud of what you CAN do instead of trying to do things you might not be ready for yet. It's a fine balance but running a mile is always something you can be proud of, especially if you are consistently shaving a few seconds off every day. You know?

Where is everyone? lol Hope you are still all going strong!

Went for my first run yesterday since starting the program and I felt so much stronger! So either the program is working already or I was just super rested from taking the last week off from running. Either way it felt good.

Have a great day everyone!

I did workout 3 for the first time last night...it is so much harder than 1 & 2, but it felt so GOOD to complete it with only a few mods. I'm subbing my couch to 5K training runs for the cardio workouts she provides. I can really only fit so much work out time into my week and I REALLY want to complete a 5K.

I haven't had knee issues yet but I do have to work through her lunge with oblique twists slower to make sure I keep to form. Let us know how tonight goes and certainly don't do anything that will further cause injury.

I have to ask...does your DVDs for Day 3 and 4 on Phase one say "week 3 and 4" during intro? She messed me up last week with it but I think I have the right DVDs. There are four DVDs per phase (every day of the week?) and one cardio.

I'm just going to do all of them and do 30 minutes of cardio of choice on top of it. Today I did speed walking changing inclines.

If you follow the plan, workouts 3 and 4 are for use only in weeks 3 and 4. Workout schedule is something like this:

Week 1, Phase 1:
Mon: WO 1
Tue: WO 2
Wed: Cardio 1
Thurs: WO 1
Fri: WO 2
Sat: Cardio 1.
Sun: Rest

The plan has you moving on to the next two workouts every two weeks, gradually progressing in intensity. Each cardio DVD lasts for the month (i.e. the entire phase) on Wednesdays and Saturdays (or whichever days fit your schedule according to when you started). So Jillian is right to say that workouts 3 and 4 are for weeks 3 and 4 if you're following the "official" plan.

Hello,
I'm on week 2 of BR and have to say, I'm finding it much easier than 30DS or RIpped In 30. Does anyone else think so? Although people say that in phase 3&4 things get tougher! I'm doing it as the schedule says, and after the 30 min I'm doing another 30 min of hers and I alternate, for example: Mon: Workout 1 & 6Wk 6Pack L1, Tues: Workout 2 & Killer Buns&Thighs L1, etc. (I also do Killer Abs,Shred It with weights,Yoga meltdown, extreme shed & shred). So basically its 60min a day. I don't run or anything though. I know I should cos its the best way to shed fat fast, but I can't be bothered lol! I'm not following her diet plan either, just doing my own. Re:Cardio 1, I agree that it seems easy (although suicides are a killer) but I do sweat a bit (and that's an accomplishment cos generally I don't sweat at all). It's burpees that I can't stand, and running man, bet she kills us with those later on! Keep it strong ladies!

Went to the gym at lunch and hit the treadmill, knee did okay so I will get back to BR tonight!! At this point I will probably just start from the begining and will go easy on lunges for now.

How is everyone finding it?

I don't find it easier. There are some exercises I find easier than others but in every DVD I find some exercise where I'm weak. Usually stabilizer muscle/balancing ones/dynamic weights and/or core work.

I do run 30-40 minutes after working out to her to get cardio in and I do that every day of the week.