I hope you feel better soon! Last night I did Week 1 Day 3. I feel pretty good about it. I am going to do one more day of week 1 tomorrow. With the running and the strength training it just seems easier to do M-W-F (same week) I would be beginning Week 2 of C25K tomorrow and beginning week 4 of NRoW4W Monday..see confusing!!

Anyhow, I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone else!!

Just completed W2D2, am finding that 90 seconds last a long time when you're not fit! I'm sure it will get better..?! On the plus side it was a lovely morning and I always feel good about myself once I have finished!

Just completed W2D2, am finding that 90 seconds last a long time when you're not fit! I'm sure it will get better..?! On the plus side it was a lovely morning and I always feel good about myself once I have finished!

It does get better.........I'm doing W8D3 in a couple of days time but found I can run for 35mins non stop now!

Wow, well done, I look forward to that day !

Hello everyone!
I am glad to find this group.
I am on week 5 or C25K and had a BIG surprise when between W5D2 and W5D3 it went from 8 minute jog intervals to 'run for 20 minutes'. :noway: I knew, I was not ready YET for that, so instead I increased my time by two minutes and decided to increase it by another 2-3 minutes every other day to SLOWLY work up to 20 or more... I was a little shocked by the sudden increase.
For those who have done this week, how did you handle the big increase?

Hello everyone!
I am glad to find this group.
I am on week 5 or C25K and had a BIG surprise when between W5D2 and W5D3 it went from 8 minute jog intervals to 'run for 20 minutes'. :noway: I knew, I was not ready YET for that, so instead I increased my time by two minutes and decided to increase it by another 2-3 minutes every other day to SLOWLY work up to 20 or more... I was a little shocked by the sudden increase.
For those who have done this week, how did you handle the big increase?

Yikes! That is a huge increase!

I am only on the first week... Today I had planned to run, but all my walking before starting this program has given me some blisters (I've been walking for about 1.5 hours each day). I decided to splurge on really good socks and got some stuff to cushion the blisters. From my previous experience, I am sure it is the socks... I can feel when they aren't right. I will be doing W1D2 tomorrow.

I did week 4 day 1 yesterday and was very proud that I was able to run for 5 min without stoping!

Good for you!! I can't wait to be able to say that!

Finished W2D3 today, and really enjoyed it, I don't if thats because I knew I didn't have to get ready for work but it felt different today. I am looking forward to starting W3 on Monday, lets hope I am still feeling positive after that one! Have a lovely weekend everyone

End of Week 8 today - found it hard to run today as I felt tired. Can't believe I have come this far though, its a great training tool.

I'm doing W1D2 tomorrow. Did day one yesterday, today I rode my bike for a mile and a half... I'm pumped about exercising.

Since I did day one I noticed that the top of my right foot, where my "ring toe" meets my foot is sore... Is that normal?

Week 3 Day 3 and so far every session has pushed me out of my comfort zone but has been achievable. I think that's why I feel that I can stick with it through to 5k where I have previously failed by doing too much too soon. Stick with it. Every time I put on my running shoes I have to tell myself I won't regret doing a run, but I will definitely regret staying on the sofa. I am always so pleased after I've finished.

I completed W2 D1 yesterday! I'm super proud of myself. I quit smoking 2 weeks ago and I'm still getting over the flu that went around my house. I was pretty stinkin' tired on that last run. I had to push myself but I totally made it!! :happy:

I was suppossed to start yesterday and well....I didnt! I did go for a walk with the kids but not the actual program. I am thinking of doing that today if I get a chance to and also going for it tomorrow morning since I dont have to go to work. that way monday I can do Week 2...what do you all think?

Great going everyone!! You inspire me!!!

I just finished week 1 today!!! I look forward to my first 5k!! I do find running gets a little long with the wrong music!! Anyone have any suggestions for songs?

so I did my first run today after a year of not doing so. I feel like I actually did better than I thought. I started with a 5 min brisk walk and then started jogging. I only had to stop twice for about a min or so to catch my breath! So all in all I completed only 2 miles today but I averaged 11min/mi which to me its huge! I thought I was gonna be done after the 1st min of jogging but I guess not!

Now my question to you all is........ If I managed to accomplish this, what week do you all think I should start with! I feel like I may be able to skip week 1 and....what do you all think?

I finished Week 4: Day 1 last night and was shocked that I could actually run for 5 minutes now! I NEVER thought in my wildest dreams that I would be able to run! I can't wait to keep going and push myself and eventually make it to that 5k soon!!!