@MimiOfTheLusciousLawn no time like the present....... don't put off til tomorrow what you can accomplish today...... Have a great day!

MimiOfTheLusciousLawn wrote: »

Is running indoors in place ok? No treadmill here and not really sure I want to go public just yet. I just did w2d1 without a problem. I figure when I do move it outside I'll have to move back down in weeks. I'm just concentrating on endurance at this stage. 4 months ago I couldn't climb a flight of stairs without getting winded. This morning I ran in place for 2 minutes straight.

I know exactly what you mean. I felt a little embarrassed about huffing and puffing along in public. I tell people I run in the morning before the sun is up because it's less hot and I like getting it down before heading to work... that's partly true but mostly it's because there are less people out and about... =p

But everyone is right... at the end of the day, as long as you are moving and making progress, you are doing GREAT

showjumper wrote: »

I did it! I actually ran outside today.... knocked myself way back in the program but took it outside! my pace was slower but i easily did the runs..... I think i may alternate treadmill and outdoors for a couple of weeks to see how i do..... I am super happy though its been years since i ran outside and i remember it was awful! The best to come out of this morning was the dog was super happy to be out at 6:20am for a jog.

Congratulations!!!

I notice that you say you used to hate running. I used to hate running, too. I haven't run since high school, though. Back then I was being timed, and passed by all the jocks, and this was all happening in front of all the girls . . . lots of reasons to be miserable!!! Now I don't hate it. When I strap on the shoes, it's just me and the road (or path or trail) and my thoughts. No jocks; no coaches with timers; no girls to impress. It's a peaceful time.

@showjumper Congrats!! Keep us posted on your progress!

@DaveAkeman That's what I'm looking forward to most about running - just me, nature and peace. Sounds heavenly!

@kristafb Thanks I went back to W2D2 and completed all 6 of the 90 second runs fairly well, although there were a few new variables..... I don't usually run at 6:00am (or even be out of the covers yet), and I took the dog. I was supposed to do W4D3 but chose to go outside in the morning instead so I didn't run again in the evening on the treadmill like I typically do. So I will see how I feel tonight and may try the treadmill.... I will be heading outdoors again tomorrow morning though.... My fiance figures I should just pick up W4D3 outside and be good with it.... I am not so sure

Just to let you know... last night, on my off day from this and during my walk outside, I gave it a try! Twice, I ran for about 30 secs each time. I figure I'll add little runs like that into my off days for awhile. Today I finished w2d3 without any issues, even ended the last run with a 3.5 minute run! It's really happening!

Thanks @DaveAkeman! I also signed up for my first race ever today... a .1k! LMAO!

Hi all, just came across this thread. I just completed w4d2 and I've been doing all my workouts on the treadmill, also. I'm signed up for my first 5k in mid-August and am worried now that since I've been training on the treadmill I won't be able to keep up outdoors.

Will adding the 2% incline help make the transition? Thanks for any advice.

I started this Tuesday. i am doing it on a treadmill. i am dying indoors already and I can only run in 30 second increments, so yeah, but I do think once I am confident I will be taking this on the road!