Just finished W2D1 with a nice fist pump. Didn't think I could get through it. I don't know if it just me but running on treadmill that clock is just annoying. I look at it and think damn 45 more seconds etc. so this last run I covered it so I could just focus on my music and hitting that countdown.

W1D3 today for me. We are having a bit of a blizzard, but I'm going to the gym anyway. It's only a few blocks from my house and I'm determined not to make excuses this time. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement!

Finished w2d2 today. Upped the speed by .2 an still maintained with no problems. Couldn't do day 6 of insanity today though. Glad to run!

Finished week 2 strong even upped my pace a bit so i can slow it down for the start of week 3.

swampus99 wrote: »

W3D1 done yesterday with the yaktrax--I did it! I ran for three minutes straight (twice!). I didn't even look at the time. Two weeks ago I was huffing and puffing at a 60 second jog. I am excited to see what my body can do in these coming weeks. I haven't run since 8th grade track (I'm 40 now). I wasn't crazy about the yaktrax, but they did work well and I am glad I was able to go out safely. Running in 35 degree weather is perfect for me--not sure how I will handle the heat in the spring and summer.

Whoo hoo! It is a great feeling isn't it!! This southern girl had to google yaktrax to see what that was ... haha! But congratulations!

madmags wrote: »

Finished week 2 strong even upped my pace a bit so i can slow it down for the start of week 3.

bjdavidson964 wrote: »

W2D2 - Done! Felt pretty good ... but I missed Zumba last night so my legs were pretty fresh. Even tacked on an extra 15 sec at the end of the last interval to get to a spot that I had picked out ahead of me.

Congrats to both of you! Keep up the great work! I am going to finish week 2 this afternoon. I think I may try to pick up the pace a little to get ready for next week as well. I am curious as to what everyone is doing over the weekend. I know the program is set up for 3x a week and I will finish my week today. Do you skip Saturday and start on Sunday for next week so it is still every other day or do you skip the entire weekend and start again on Monday? I think I will start this week on Sunday because of my schedule next week, but was just curious what every one else does.

I am going to do the w3d1 on Saturday, my off day from both my programs is Sunday, so I will not do W3d2 until Tuesday.

Finished w2d3 with enough energy left to do insanity. Great day!

I did W2D1 yesterday and I'm really proud of myself for being able to do it! It was HARD for me. But not nearly as hard as was warranted by the fear I had built up over it. That second 3 min stretch was a stretch. I've been running on a treadmill and had hoped to be able to do this run outside because I thought it would be easier, but the weather didn't cooperate. The first two weeks I was able to do at 3.5 mph walk and 5 mph run. I bumped W2D1 down to a 4.8 run and I'm really glad I did. This whole program feels monumental to me, and it is hard not to become intimidated. MENTAL TOUGHNESS is what I keep telling myself! But I finished day 1 and I think I can get through the next 2. I haven't gotten brave enough to look ahead to W3... I might just wait so I don't psyche myself out. This is my first post on this board, but I've really found it helpful to follow everyone else's progress. Thank you for doing this thread!!

Shannon