I finished Week 2, Day 1 last night and I feel so good. In the past I always ran on the treadmill inside and I'm a morning person so the mornings are easier for me. This past Sunday I ran outside (early morning) and it was just beautiful. Just the quiet and the beautiful morning did something for me mentally that I can't explain. Last night I figured I would run outside once my husband was home from work. The problem for me is that in the evenings I am soooo tired and I even lay in bed with my son for a few minutes wondering if I had the energy to do it.

I've found that for me getting on my workout clothes and going outside the front door is so much harder for me than the actual workout. So now I tell myself that I will do that, get the clothes on and get outside and if I still feel that I cant do it I'll come back in. Works EVERY time. Once I am outside that door I am pumped. Running outside last night was just so fun once I got going. Cannot wait for Week 2, Day 2.

I'm posting here cause I need a little boost! Ran W4D3 Tuesday last week, went hiking on Wednesday and again on Sunday. I was planning to start W5D1 on Monday but didn't. Now it's Wednesday and I'm telling myself I could also do it tomorrow.. I'm not sure what happened to my motivation, I think it's hiding somewhere!

On a brighter note, I bought a dress yesterday :-) I actually wore a dress for the first time in a decade about 6 weeks ago for a wedding party. The one I got yesterday is more casual. It was so weird to see myself like that in the mirror, and even more that I liked what I saw. I have to tweak the dress a little bit since I'm 5' and the average woman here is 5'5"-5'6", but I'm pretty happy with it :-)

yes I'm an 80s kid

Me, too! :bigsmile:

I was zoning out and when I heard the heavy breathing I thought it was me and told myself I needed to slow down. It took me a minute to realize that it was the song and not me W7D2
1.85 miles, 25 min, 13:30 min/mile 4.45 mph

Including warm up and cool down
2.44 miles, 35 min, 14:19 min/mile

You were REALLY zoned out, then. :laugh:
Nice time/stats.

Just did W9D1, I ran 2.05miles in the 30minutes. THEN I ran for another 18 minutes to finish off 5K. I ran 5K for the first time in 48 minutes! I am so thrilled with myself!

Yaay. Good job. You're almost done!

Today's lunch run was Week 3, Day 2. I thought I would beat the rain, but during the cool down when it started pouring. I was worried at first, but then just enjoyed the walk in the rain. It felt really nice and cool. And I reminded myself - you just ran two 3 minute sets!!!! So proud of how far I've come in just a few weeks!

so proud of everyone!

I'm doing W5D2 tonight - I have decided ibuprofen BEFORE (instead of after) as well as magic jelly beans for energy (they are really awesome!) https://www.jellybelly.com/product/76, were the magic ticket for me W5D1, so I'm going to combine that tonight and see how I go... also, turning on the GPS tracker BEFORE you take off usually helps. I had the best run EVER Monday and forgot to start timing it till I was 10 minutes in !*@&!~$!. I probably had an awesome time and would have gotten an e-trophy if I could work my phone. (Face slap)

So far I'm up to week 4 day 2! Didnt go tonight because my lady business has got me crampy and achy. Lol. Will start again on Tuesday. Mowing grass tomorrow (Thursday), then driving 12 hours for a wedding this weekend! So, Tuesday will be the day My distance and speed is increasing Very happy! Not quite 5k but Im getting there!

I love Zombies! Run!!!!!!!!

I love Zombies! Run!!! for something different, though I find I'm 'scared' to run at any other time besides when I actually have the zombies chasing me as I know there is no way I could speed up enough to evade them if a chase started whilst I was running.

I love Zombies! Run!!!!!!!!

I love Zombies! Run!!! for something different, though I find I'm 'scared' to run at any other time besides when I actually have the zombies chasing me as I know there is no way I could speed up enough to evade them if a chase started whilst I was running.

I havent turned on the zombie chase feature on it yet. Not that confident in my running abilities.. Id actually probably be the first to die if an actual zombie apocalypse broke out

I'm not far into it. I powerwalk for most and then run when the zombies chase. I've been caught once and that was on my first or second day, about 2 miles in and with a shoe failure (75% of the sole was coming away LOL. I was cheering myself on with every second stride) The zombies chasing give good motivation to keep moving though.

I did my first 60 minute run without walking this morning!!! (Zen Labs c210k W14D1)

4 months ago when I started c25k, I remember being discouraged that 60 seconds felt difficult, and now I can run for 60+ minutes, and I absolutely love it!

If you're feeling down on yourself because the first few days/weeks/whatever are tough for you, remember that it will get better! I'm not saying you'll end up loving to run like I do, and there's nothing wrong with that, but your fitness will improve and it won't feel so difficult as that happens. You'll be amazed at how much your body can do. Also remember that with each step, you're doing better for your health than if you stayed home and did nothing. Be proud of yourself! :flowerforyou:

I did my first 60 minute run without walking this morning!!! (Zen Labs c210k W14D1)

4 months ago when I started c25k, I remember being discouraged that 60 seconds felt difficult, and now I can run for 60+ minutes, and I absolutely love it!

If you're feeling down on yourself because the first few days/weeks/whatever are tough for you, remember that it will get better! I'm not saying you'll end up loving to run like I do, and there's nothing wrong with that, but your fitness will improve and it won't feel so difficult as that happens. You'll be amazed at how much your body can do. Also remember that with each step, you're doing better for your health than if you stayed home and did nothing. Be proud of yourself! :flowerforyou:

AWESOME!!! It is great to look back at where you were. Especially when runs are really hard and you feel discouraged. Looking back makes you see just how much you have accomplished!!! Great job! Keep it up!

I did my first 60 minute run without walking this morning!!! (Zen Labs c210k W14D1)

Great job! :bigsmile:

4 months ago when I started c25k, I remember being discouraged that 60 seconds felt difficult, and now I can run for 60+ minutes, and I absolutely love it!

I needed to see that. Thanks.

Well today was weigh in day. Still on my plateau. Actually was up .4lbs. :-( But I decided that I am not going to worry about that right now. focus on my running and exercise program while eating well and skip the scale for a while (if I can!).

That's the way to look at it! Good luck.

W5D3 completed!! That alone feels like an achievement! )

W2D3 in the books...feeling good, ready to tackle week 3 on Sunday

Finished week 7 last night. Can't believe I ran ran 2 miles! I love the continual improvement I see. It helps keep me going when the scale isn't moving. The pounds and inches will come in time, right now it's a good feeling to know I'm getting stronger.

2.03 miles, 25 min, 12:20 min/mile 4.86 mph

Including warm up and cool down
2.61 miles, 35 min, 13:24 min/mile

Finished W3D3 yesterday morning and started doing test runs for W4 last night. Can't believe that I did it! The only problem was the weather. I waited til night, but it was still really warm, and my lungs didn't like that. Plus, I was breathing through my mouth. So, my chest was hot and dry. My calves were hurting and I was trying to find a level road to run on (going through a neighborhood). So, on today's run, I ran in the park, where I know it's level, except for about a small area. Almost gave up on the last 5-minute run, but pushed through it! I think that w rest between workouts, this should be a breeze next time. :bigsmile:

W4D1 (last night's test run)
2.16 total miles @ 3.8 mph
without w/u and c/d: 1.58 miles @ 4 mph - longest interval: .39 miles - fastest: 4.7 mph

W4D1 (this morning's test run)
2.28 total miles @ 4.0 mph
without w/u and c/d: 1.71 miles @ 4.3 mph - longest interval: .40 miles - fastest: 4.9 mph