So, today had all the making of a bad run. (W6D1) Warmer out than usual, had rained earlier so it was kinda muggy, *that* time of the month, so a little crampy, and still all-over achy from an intense karate class on Tuesday. But, thanks to many of you lovely people in this group, I know that some runs are just gonna suck, and that's okay, so I headed out anyway. And it was kind of funny, cause the one half of my brain was totally whiny; getting upset when I had to stop for the traffic light (haven't had to do that even once in the whole time I've been running), feeling sad when I didn't see my 2 bunny friends I usually see along one particular stretch of my route, and feeling pissy when the guy that was out walking that I was so happy that I'd passed because he came out of his yard mid-way through a walk section and I passed him once the running started and was like "YEAH!!!! I'm not running slower than I walk!!!" but then he must've taken a short-cut, 'cause he came out of a side street a half block ahead of me and I was pissed cause he was CHEATING.....And then the other half of my brain was all zen-like and "this is to be expected, Kelly" and "it's not worth it if it's easy, Kelly", and basically I had a decent run being amused at the whiny part of me this morning. Have a great day everyone!

I did W1D2 last night and I was surprised that I didn't feel like I was dying at the end of it. I took the advice on the thread and slowed down a bit and that definitely helped. Does anyone else have a troubles convincing themselves to wait a day before continuing on to the next day in the program? Its not like I am not working out on these days (I am also doing the 30 Day Shred right now and go for 3-5 mile walks).

Had a bit of a knee *thing* so I took it easy for a few days...did W7D2 last Tuesday, W7D3 on Saturday, and then just turned around W8D1 in the H E A T :devil: W A V E last night...sheesh...but, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. The weather has really been less than aggreeable for me so last night I just NEEDED to run again and so I sucked it up and did it in the heat...made me feel much better... anyhow...W8D2 possibly tonight...feeling pretty good today...and ready to get crackin on the 10K Trainer...signed up for my first 10K trail run in August :happy:

Finished w2d2. Today was probably the hardest yet! Once I convinced myself to go, I felt like I was just slogging through the whole thing. W2d1 felt like I had good form and was strong to keep going, but today - not so much. Oh well, I did it as written so I guess I can't complain too much! Onward!

Finished w5d1 last night. I'm also running in the late evenings to beat the heat.

tis0521, I'm a newbie as well, but I wonder if you should slow down? My breathing/lungs have always seemed to be what kept me from running in the past. This time, with c25k and the advice I've read on here to slow down, my breathing isn't my limiting factor anymore, it's my legs I notice more. I'm very slow, but I've been able to get through the 5 minute intervals this way.

I finished W8D3 today, which means I'm officially done!!! One quick question though...my feet started to go numb after 30 minutes. Is this normal?

W8D2 last night...will be doing W8D3 tomorrow and then will be an official graduate!! Can't wait to get started on the way to the 10K:happy:

I did W5D2 yesterday. Was able to get through the 8 minute intervals fairly well. Tuesday will be my day for W5D3 (today is rest day and Monday is weight day). Nervous but excited as well!

Just finished week 4 day 3 and it was horrible. I have decided to re do week 4. Not ready for week 5 yet. :sad:

When I started I couldn't run for longer than 30 seconds. Now I can make it through the 1min 30second time with no problem and 3min with determinations nod focus. Now to just get to that 5min mark.

How do you breath?? That's my biggest problem, can't seem to catch my breath. :brokenheart:

Slow down. You should be able to hold a conversation while you are running. If you can't, you need to slow down. Btw, w4d3 is really a big milestone in the program. Congrats on making it this far!

emy, good look on Tuesday! If you managed the 8 minute intervals well, then you can definitely do it.

Just finished W6D3 and it was one of my best runs yet! I was feeling a little eh around minute 15, but by 22 I felt so good I just kept going. I ran for 32 minutes! I gave myself a long cool down after that. At my pace, that's almost 2.4 miles. I still have a hard time believing I can do this. It's so weird, but mostly it's just awesome.

Despite doing so well today, I have to admit I'm a bit nervous about EVERY run being 25+ minutes from here on out.

Norah, posts like yours are what made me try this in the first place! Great job on w6d3! I wonder when the nervousness goes away?