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Hi Peter welcome aboard! I think I can relate to your journey. Good for you for sticking with it. What is it about week 4 that you are finding challenging? are you trying to sustain too fast of a pace?

I can't quite remember which week I repeated when I did it the first time, but it was in the neighborhood of week 4. Keep us posted please!

Well, 4 weeks ago I started jogging/walking again for this year. I was listening to the radio on my headphones. 2 weeks ago or so, I downloaded the podcasts. I guess I've done about 4 days worth.

At the same time I've been completing 8k, and trying to better my time each time. I was at 65 mins, then 62, 61, 60 and recently got it down to 57.5 mins.
So I guess i'm thinking if I were to slow down my 5 min jog, I won't beat my previous run time.

I have done the 5 min jog 1 out of 4 times basically.
I will keep repeating week 4, as each time has gotten better.

Good morning all.
I'm headed out to do C25k W4D? lol repeat of week 4, and I'm going to slow down my pace for the 5 min jog and don't worry about my final time.

Previously I just listened to the radio, and last few weeks I've listened to some c25k podcasts, nothing fancy.

Completed Week4 - did the 5 mins non stop. - I downloaded a new podcast.

Songs are 5 mins for that part. so I just push myself to the end of the song, instead of looking at my watch.
Shrug, after 3 min mark i would always be looking to see if it was close to 5 mins.

I almost didn't go out today. 4 degrees C here, and I thought it was sorta chilly, but since I had already posted I was doing it, I felt to myself obliged to go through with it. :laugh:

I did slow the pace down and did 8kms in 61 mins, so I think I'll work on the stamina and slow pace, instead of speed for now.

thumper44 - nice work, good progress. Isn't it satisfying to be actively improving your time?

Tlcak - hope your knee starts being nice to you soon. Good plan to take workout clothes with you - enjoy your lunch time run!

I did the 30 day shred the past 2 days, also some walking, and um... my muscles are sore. I'm committed to a zumba date with a friend tonight and don't think I have it in me to also try getting in a run today. Tomorrow, I'll shoot for tomorrow.

I'm finding it different to be dabbling in a bunch of different exercises (instead of just running, for instance) but by doing this, and maybe focusing on getting in 2-3 runs a week, this should help the boredom factor.

What other exercises are you guys doing? Or are you mostly exclusively running?

To help out my knee I'm doing "Hot Yoga" where they crank up the heat. Holy Crap my muscles are sore but the good sore...and I sweat soo much. It's feels like I detox sweating everything out. I recommend it if you have one near you. I kinda do p90x too. Its hard and I get super sore. I hope to be toned as well as thinner!! Plus I plan to at least walk/jog a mile a day for awhil till my knee feels better. I've tried zumba too its fun!

HI there,

I would love to be part of this group. I used to be very consistent in my exercise. Now I have a 2 1/2 year old. I am just getting back into a routine. I'm up to 3 miles and working with the Train for a 5K from C25k even though I don't have plans to race. My goal is to get up to about 25 miles per week and lose 5 more pounds.

Good luck. I'm hoping to put in a mile a day for now and then we will see if I can add more.

To help out my knee I'm doing "Hot Yoga" where they crank up the heat. Holy Crap my muscles are sore but the good sore...and I sweat soo much. It's feels like I detox sweating everything out. I recommend it if you have one near you. I kinda do p90x too. Its hard and I get super sore. I hope to be toned as well as thinner!! Plus I plan to at least walk/jog a mile a day for awhil till my knee feels better. I've tried zumba too its fun!
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Good for you. So far, despite my best intentions, I have found that I hate yoga! I want to like it but most definitely do not!! Considering I'm also not a fan of extreme temperatures, hot yoga probably is t anywhere in my future! I have utmost respect for those who can do it and like it though!!

I also share your goal of being toned. I've really mixed it up this week. Somewhere along the way I got a stubborn cramp / knot in my calf muscle. Not sure what to do - push through it or rest it out?

Headed to the beach soon, I'll contemplate my options while lounging in the sunshine!!!
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I'd rest at least the day and try to work the knot out!

Got another 8kms in today - Repeated C25k Week4 x 2
I held up for the 5 min jogs, and I felt good today, and I felt that I could have gone further.
That's a great feeling.

Ive spent the Easter break with family so got very little running in. Did 5.5 miles on Friday but nothing since (although done 30DS twice)....back on it tomorrow.....run after work, hoping to do 5.5 or more xx

Got another 8kms in today - Repeated C25k Week4 x 2
I held up for the 5 min jogs, and I felt good today, and I felt that I could have gone further.
That's a great feeling.

I just started the C25K program today. Do you like it?

Hi tlcAK.
Yep so far I'm enjoying it. I wouldn't have been able to push myself as much if I didn't do it. When I tried/started to jog. I just walked and then jogged for 10, 20 or 30 secs, and then walked again. C25K program has helped me pace better, and improve my jogging times.

I sorta felt bad this weekend with easter dinners etc, and I didn't get a workout in on the weekend.
Sunday night, went for a jog at night.

Last night I went for another 8km jog - C25K Week4 and W5D1 -

Smiles4miles - I sorta know what your saying. Since I quit smoking 2 months ago (25 year old smoker), I've been wanting to get out and jog more. Last night, the air was crisp, and I just felt great as the sweat was just dripping down my face listening to some good tunes.

HI! Mind if I join? I've been in a bit of a slump lately and think getting back into running will really help. I've been running off and on since last summer when I did the C25K program. I remember how good it felt every time I would accomplish something new - pushing myself further, running faster, etc., and also how good it would feel to just get out and connect with my body through running. I want to get back in touch with that!!

I'm actually running a 10k this weekend that I signed up for a few months ago. I'm pretty nervous about it because I haven't been running very regularly over the last month or so. I ran 10k around my neighborhood last weekend in about 75 minutes (that's with a little bit of walking thrown in, probably not more than 10 minutes worth) - I'd love to run the 10k this weekend in 70 minutes or less. I'm hoping the crowd and energy from the run will help push me.

Hi Guys, Sorry I've been so absent. I was glad to see so many people still posting. My motivation has been crap lately. Absolute crap. I've been eating horribly and craving chocolate and well, Sam (my name for my scale) is sure repaying me for it.

I did manage to get out and do 4 miles on Wednesday, but I really struggled through it- and even had to walk twice (which isn't normal for me). This is really not good because I've got my 5 mile race on Sunday. Even worse- today, it's going to be 72 degrees here in beautiful Colorado, but Sunday? High of 50...and like 30 degrees at race time. :-(

I am going to sign up for like three more races today- just to try to keep myself motivated. My husband's 20th high school reunion is 8 weeks from tomorrow- and I'd like to be able to lose 8-15 pounds by then.

Trenton- I saw you're in Aurora and you're doing a 10k this weekend? Which one is that? I'm doing the Cherry Creek Sneak.

tlcak- looks like you've already lost 13 pounds? That's great! Glad to hear your knee is feeling better.