W6D2 Done this morning. Stopped driving to the flat trail that I have been running, and just started running the neighborhood. The hills made a HUGE difference in difficulty. Still finished each run, but it was noticeably harder this time through. Which is a good thing. Looking forward to the long run on W6D3 on Sunday.

W7D2 Done! Tonight was the first night that I didn't want to die at the end of my run. I started a "learn to run clinic" last week and this week's session was all about finding your pace and working in your zone (heart rate monitor) and I used that tonight without the heart rate monitor. At the end of my run I was TIRED, but it wasn't horrible! I know I am going REALLY slow (average run pace is 13.30/mile) but that's fine with me.

13:30/mile is faster than me. I'm having trouble getting through W6D3 right now. Fourth attempt is on Saturday.

Moved on to W3/D1 today and realised that I'm doing a 12-week plan rather than a 9-week plan but I'm in no rush.

The prospect of ever running for a full 30 mins seems rather improbable from here - a paradigm shift for me - but I am surrendered to just following the program, one week at a time.

Sam

Hey runners - w7d2 done-zo I really like reading this thread! This is my first time posting. I have a question for you guys - what do you do for a stitch in your side when running? I got it in the last five minutes of my last two runs - I just keep running but it doesn't go away - actually when I get to cool down it gets worse for a minute or two before it finally subsides. I am running at a very comfortable pace for me - probably about 4-4.2mph and I could definitely carry on a conversation. I do nerdfitness beginner routine once or twice a week, so I'm building my core, and I try to remain conscious of engaging my core and maintaining good posture as I run. Is the stitch just something that happens randomly and you deal with it? Is there a way to breathe or move while running to ease it? Could I prevent somehow - maybe I shouldn't drink water for awhile before the run or something?
Sorry so long - thanks for your help! You all are doing great - so inspiring

Hi all, W8D3 done:-) , My running is 14:15 1.97 miles. Total time 38 min. I will be in my 1st 5 K the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. By then will be doing C210 K. My goal is just to finish the race. Total miles at 2.59.:-) :-) .

Week5, day3 done! The dreaded 20 mins out of the way!

Only downside is I am doing it on the treadmill. Can't bring myself to try it outside.

Moved on to W3/D1 today and realised that I'm doing a 12-week plan rather than a 9-week plan but I'm in no rush.

The prospect of ever running for a full 30 mins seems rather improbable from here - a paradigm shift for me - but I am surrendered to just following the program, one week at a time.

Sam

Sam

You are experiencing what everyone goes through. You will feel doubts about the 20 minuter, you will feel doubts about the 30 minuter, you will doubt the first time you plan to go 5k. But you can do it, you can succeed. If you map your run outside, it will scare you how far 5 km is. But you will succeed and if you continue it will seem like a breeze in a few months time.

I have gone through the self doubt you are experiencing and I too surrendered to the programme. End of week 3 was July 2 for me. This morning, 3 months later, I went out for an easy 3 mile run, the shortest run in my 5 runs a week training for a half marathon. It does get easier if you persevere. I have faith in you. Have fun

Week5, day3 done! The dreaded 20 mins out of the way!

Only downside is I am doing it on the treadmill. Can't bring myself to try it outside.

I just got back from W5D3 also! Never thought I could do it. But I also learned the value of a great MFP FL, but at min 13-15 when I was doubting my ability, I realized that I wasn't running alone. All my MFP friends were running along with me. Thanks for all the encouragement guys. I love you!~

Week 9 day 1 completed. Cold and blustery here, but my day is smooth sailing now.

And we're back, all done. Not my finest run but a run non the less. Bring on Monday and our last official day

I finished W6D3! Fourth attempt, but I finished it finally.

I have gone through the self doubt you are experiencing and I too surrendered to the programme. End of week 3 was July 2 for me. This morning, 3 months later, I went out for an easy 3 mile run, the shortest run in my 5 runs a week training for a half marathon. It does get easier if you persevere. I have faith in you. Have fun

Wow! That's great progress in 3 months! All the best for the half marathon.

For now I'm focusing on the process not the goal. The goal just does not compute!

And thank you for the vote of confidence. W3/D2 done :happy:

Week5, day3 done! The dreaded 20 mins out of the way!

Same here
It was not hard. I have worse runs last week. I actually got carried away and ran for 22 min instead of 20 It's just getting colder and colder every day (had to wear a light jacket today) and I am not sure how should I dress up in a month or two...

I'very been using this page as a quick reference. http://m.runnersworld.com/running-apparel/foul-weather-friends?page=single

Great work on getting through the twenty minutes.

After a busy weekend of cycling and recovery, I'm just catching up on this thread. Love all the updates! Remember to slow down! :happy:

Hey runners - w7d2 done-zo I really like reading this thread! This is my first time posting. I have a question for you guys - what do you do for a stitch in your side when running? I got it in the last five minutes of my last two runs - I just keep running but it doesn't go away - actually when I get to cool down it gets worse for a minute or two before it finally subsides. I am running at a very comfortable pace for me - probably about 4-4.2mph and I could definitely carry on a conversation. I do nerdfitness beginner routine once or twice a week, so I'm building my core, and I try to remain conscious of engaging my core and maintaining good posture as I run. Is the stitch just something that happens randomly and you deal with it? Is there a way to breathe or move while running to ease it? Could I prevent somehow - maybe I shouldn't drink water for awhile before the run or something?
Sorry so long - thanks for your help! You all are doing great - so inspiring

Here are some articles that have suggestions for helping with side stitches:

http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/four-ways-stop-dreaded-side-stitch

http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention-recovery/how-to-beat-side-stitches

Hope that helps!

So that was it. Our last official C25K run,.and I did enjoy it, both boys have been with me the whole way, so proud of my 11yr old for completing the runs and also proud of my 6yr old for coming along every time and joining us xxxxxxxx :drinker: