W3D2 was easy breezy for me yesterday. I even did an extra set of 90,90, 3min, 3min. Concentrated on not heel pounding. So maybe that distraction was beneficial. Still battling a sore knee so glad for the days off between runs.

On days you don't feel it, you need tactics that'll help you get out there. change into your running kit, or just go out for a walk instead of the run. Much of running is about the habit.

Last week I had to miss my Friday evening session, so I tacked the distance onto my Saturday long steady distance, to get the miles in. Wouldn't recommend that approach for a new runner, but you'll find the tools you want to use.

Notwithstanding that, three weeks isn't long. I'd also suggest erring on the side of caution as far as calorie expenditure is concerned. If you have a Smartphone then use an app like Endomondo or Runkeeper, that'll give you a more specific estimate based on your actual movement.

Finished week 5 with it's 20 minute run on Thursday. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Being plugged into a TV show probably helped! Today I start week 6. And I am thinking of taking my run outdoors for the first time. It's been beautiful weather here lately. And since that's where I'll be doing my future 5k's… I want to prepare myself for it. Besides… I just want a change of pace and to get out of the gym for a day. Any tips for taking my run outside?

Did W3D3 today. It went well, but I felt a little lazy, so it wasn't as good as it could have been. I am excited for the longer run portions in week four.

Checking in -- did Week 6 Day 3 today. My app failed me and erased all the info at the end of my run, so I couldn't log it. I'm pretty bummed out about that! This isn't the first time that has happened. I'm going to go out and drive the route to see how many miles I actually jogged. According to my Fitbit stats, I traveled 2.43 miles in 30 minutes, but that includes my walking portions, so it's hard to know what my speed was on my jogs. Oh well - first world problems, right?

It's great to see how everyone is coming along! Some days, it's hard to get yourself out there. But it's so worth it in the end.

Today I ran on pavement again, and this was my first run in the rain. The rain wasn't a bad experience, really. It felt kind of good, in a way. As long as it's not pouring, I won't let it stop me. (To be honest, I was tempted to quit and go back home when it started coming down, but I'm glad I didn't, because it wasn't such a big deal once I got used to it.)

Yuk. Completed W3D3 but did not feel good today. My legs were aching as soon as I started the first 90 second run and felt like jelly by the time I finished. But... I did finish . Here's hoping I feel better for W4D1 on Wednesday (weather permitting).

I think Week 4 was the hardest for me, a real turning point. You guys are rocking this! Keep up the good work!

cincysweetheart wrote: »

Finished week 5 with it's 20 minute run on Thursday. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Being plugged into a TV show probably helped! Today I start week 6. And I am thinking of taking my run outdoors for the first time. It's been beautiful weather here lately. And since that's where I'll be doing my future 5k's… I want to prepare myself for it. Besides… I just want a change of pace and to get out of the gym for a day. Any tips for taking my run outside?

Running outside is so different than on the treadmill. You will either love it or hate it. (I love it!) Just don't freak out if your results are way different outside. HAVE FUN!!!

Starting week 5 after work. I'll see how that goes, I may end up repeating week 4, but over all I am loving the progress. Slow and steady, but it's progress.

JessRaddatz wrote: »

It is so nice to have experienced runners on here to talk to and get advice from! Thank you!!!! Now that I have been up and moving around, I'm feeling much better and I am already trying to figure out if I can run tonight instead of having to wait for tomorrow.

I have a bodymedia armband that I sync with MFP and I don't typically eat back my exercise calories (although I have had to dip into them the last two days; they are nice to have if I need them!). I tend to feel like my armband gives me too much credit as far as calories burned, lol so I'm afraid to eat back any of the exercise calories!

I'm not very experienced at all, but have finished the programme and also had my fair share of struggles during the process, so that's where I can pitch in from time to time.

Someone in another thread said that this one gets unruly, but it really is the best way for all members to read along and learn from own mistakes and those made by others, as well as cheer each other on.

Also, those who have finished C25K primarily check this one first, in case there's advice to give.

Finally, this thread never was meant to be read from start to finish, but it's simply about shouting out where in the programme you are as well as get inspiration when seeing the large numbers of others out there also making efforts.

Did W4D1 today. It is definitely becoming more challenging. I'm kind of getting scared that maybe I can't do this! I was running a mile last week and now today i could barely make it for the five minute portions. Hopefully it was just an off day for me. I'm just going to keep at it and trust in myself because I want to do this!