Starting c25k again tomorrow!!!!

Holy crap. W7D1 in the books. In 83 degree weather. It was rough, but I finished it with only one "stop" when a guy wasn't controlling his standard poodle that seemed to want to attack me. The beauty of running outside, right? I felt a little drained after the run, but I was proud of myself for how far I got and how fast I went even with the heat. Didn't do the 30 day shred like I wanted to, but I cleaned, moved stuff to the attic, and got furniture ready for pick-up (free on craigslist. just want it out of my house!) which included dusting and moving a very heavy headboard down the stairs.

bluiz13: You're doing great! You can so finish this by mid-May. Do you have a 5K set up so that you'll keep motivated?

Completed W7D1 still at a slow steady pace. I agreed to do a 5k with my friend in the beginning of June. I really have to work on my speed!!

Finished W7D2 last night! I was so excited and tires all at the same time!! I ran a little over 2 miles in my 25 minutes! Thats the best I have done so far!!

Week 6 day 1done! 2.2 miles on a new path through the neighborhood. Number 1 reason why I love running outside versus running on a treadmill? I can pick a new path every day!! (among a million other reasons!)

Irishrose -- I have done it both on a treadmill and outside, and I can't tell you the difference it made for me. When running no a treadmill, I didn't have a way to pace myself. I felt bad slowing down, I didn't know how fast to go, etc. And I wound up with really bad shin splints after a few days. So I switched to running outside and dear lord the difference it made. I can pace myself (rather than having the treadmill pace me), I have much much better form, my shins haven't hurt at ALL since I started running outside... and c'mon! You're outside! The sun is shining and the breeze is great, there are lots of things to look at, and every day it is different. I pick a different path every day to keep things interesting. Plus, if you enter a 5K race, you need to be able to do hills and handle running outside and finding your own pace. I don't know if that's your plan, but if it is, you should probably get used to running outside. I won't say it's easier, but it's certainly better for you and will prepare you better if a 5K race is your end goal. So my vote goes for outside all the way!

So far, I'm only on the treadmill. Just finished w4d1 yesterday... but had to cheat a bit for the last jog, by power walking. Did great the first run, but I may have been going too fast with my walks/jogs and wore myself out too soon. I think I'll do a do-over tomorrow or monday. No problem with shin-splints so far, but I have to wait a day or two between sessions. Last week my back and knee were bothering me so I did my workouts on the recumbent bike while watching tv.
After doing the treadmill, I stretch afterwards, do crunches and leg-lifts. I think the treadmill keeps me going more than I would out in public. I turn so red and sweaty that I'd be embarrassed to be seen! In time, though... in time

Started c25k yesterday and loved it, cant wait to do d2w1 on Tuesday.... Feel a bit ache today but its a good feeling, I feel very proud that I did not give up at all on the jog even tough I felt like it half way though :happy:

W7D3 completed! I would have never in a million years seen myself running for 25 minutes straight! Starting week 8 on Tuesday here to 28 minutes!! Can't wait!!

Week 6 day 2 complete! The first 10 minutes were easy peasy. I pushed myself really hard, picked up the pace, etc. Then I lost my momentum during the 3-minute walk... the second 10-minute run was not as good. I think now that I'm able to run 20+ minutes without stopping, the walking portions actually hinder my progress. Meaning, I lose momentum, distort my mental plan, etc, during the 3-minute run. BUT I dont have to worry about that anymore, because from here on out it's all running! Happy/scared/anxious all at the same time. To think that in just 3 weeks -- 10 more runs -- I'll have conquered this beast! AND I'll be running for 30 minutes!!

W8D1 complete! I swear my Tuesday runs are the hardest for me! I think it is that my body has not gotten used to Monday night core class and usually my thighs are killing me on Tuesday!

W8D2 done! I didn't go as far today, but it was really hot and humid and I ran into a neighbor right before my cool down and we walked *slowly* back to the house. But I didn't run the hills like I did yesterday. Too warm for that. Still, pretty excited with myself!

Good job Shannon!!! Every personal best distance is such a thrill!

I went running again today, but for the first time, I ran with people. And I'm excited to say that I'm much faster than I thought I was. I'm not sure if I should count this as my W8D3, so I probably won't. I'm planning on doing another run on Saturday, so that will likely be my W8D3. Still excited that I don't need to walk any more.

Just finished week 9 on Tuesday and started the Bridge to 10k program! I honestly can't believe I can run for as long as I can... I couldn't run for a minute straight when I started without being winded!