I love this program - it is amazing how if you stick with it you really see yourself progress! As I just finished week 6 I am feeling sure I can finish all 8 weeks - I never thought that would be possible! The best tips I have heard and can offer so far:

- Wear an old underwire bra under your sports bra if you're well endowed!
- Eating bananas is a great way to prevent leg cramps.
- Watch your form, even if you're going as slow as a fast walk, the form is so important! Back upright, loose shoulders, arms bent, keep your eyes forward, and breathe! My friend suggested I picture a string and the base of my neck that I can "pull myself up by my spine" while running so my back straightens, I drop my shoulders, and pull my neck up instead of watching my feet. It helped! Bad form leads to injuries so be mindful and work on it.
- There are a lot of great breathing techniques, find what works best for you but remember that oxygen is what keeps your cells going and will help release cramps if you get them.
- Run SLOWLY!! At first, anyway. Especially that huge W5D3 run for 20 minutes! It's like running into a brick wall if you go too fast, slow it way down and focus on lasting the whole 20 minutes.
- You can do this. You're already doing it! So keep doing what you're doing. (It sounds silly but it's a good mantra for me!)

My summer has been worlds better because I started running. This is a hobby, skill, and exercise I never thought I could do and I'm LOVING it

Those are great tips!! Thank you!!