Getting ready to do W6D2 today! I was sick for a week which messed with my training for awhile...I have a race scheduled in two weeks, and I'm hoping I'll be able to cross the finish line!

Hi everyone,
Tomorrow is W7D2 for me. I just can't believe how awesome this program is. It has literally changed my life in such a short period of time. I've never really been a runner. Today I decided to run 1 mile just for fun while my mom walked and I ended up running 2.5 minutes faster than I did the first time! I think I might be addicted to the high I feel after after completing a run and going further than I thought I could. The 20 minute day in Week 5 was a bit unnerving, but I definitely suggest going for it and don't let the fear hold you back. It is doable!

I don't know if anyone else experienced this, but the first 5 minutes of running always seem the hardest. Once I get past that, I seem to feel ok. Also, I still think that Week 4 was the hardest week for me.

I'm so glad I found this group and to see people encouraging each other to reach their goals. Feel free to add me I'm always looking for new friends.:happy:

I am on week 3 - the one where you alternate 90 seconds run/walk, then 3 minutes run/walk. I have to say that the three minutes seems to take a while... the thought of going for longer sounds daunting.

I think week 3 is the first week where it has required any effort. I guess C25K starts out so easy so that almost anybody can do it. At some point, though, I guess I'll hit where my true fitness level is and then it will start to be a real challenge requiring some willpower through discomfort. Week 3 isn't really bad, but I may hit that point next week.

However, I do feel good about what I did after my session - I alternated sprinting and walking on the way back. By "sprinting" I mean I opened up my stride and tried to run faster rather than conserving strength. I did it in intervals... ran from one telegraph pole to the next, then walked until I got my breath back.

I did this because the regular session didn't feel that challenging and I wanted to burn more calories while I was out for my morning exercise session. I don't think it hurts you to add on a bit extra after doing the C25K session.

blah. I injuried my left hip on W1D1 over 2 weeks ago. but my hip is getting better and I can't wait to get back at it.

I finished W1D3 yesterday and then it just skipped to week 2... so im going to re-do one or two more days of week one...but my knee has been hurting! Oh well. I really want to run for at least 5 mins without stopping.