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I just ordered the F6, and it came in the mail yesterday. I wore the chest strap around the house for a couple hours just to see how many calories I would burn, and it wasn't uncomfortable. There may be something different out there, but I do like the F6 so far.

L2D6 done after another break!! GRRR I need to stop skipping days. Where is everyone else? Did everyone else take a break too? :-)

I repeated Week 4 Day 2 today because I had to walk in the middle of one of my 5 minute runs. I was able to complete the full thing today but did start my running speed at 5.5 and then slowly moved up the speed as the 5 minutes progressed. I am still setting the treadmill for a total of 60 minutes. I walk for the first 10,…

Kelly- I had read great things about the Polar F6 so that's why I ordered that one. I can't wait to see what it says after my workout. Finished (barely) Week 4 Day 2- although it was the same workout as day 1, I had a much harder time today. I couldn't keep my speed at 6.0 or higher for the runs. I was okay with the 3…

I agree with Julie Sue. You would think you would burn more calories because of the change in heart rate. I just bought a heart rate monitor (Polar F6) off ebay, so I will have to see if the calories match.

I can't even imagine running for that long of a stretch without a walking break. Level 2 does have some difficult parts especially in the third circuit. There are more modifications for the cardio sections which is nice. I can't do all of the Natalie exercises in level 2. I am liking the couch 2 5K program~ I think it'd be…

What is Covert Affairs about? I might have to check it out. I do like her. When I was in college, I worked at the tanning bed and people would come in a lot and say you know who you look like. :-) I guess I am glad they picked someone pretty. Let me know what you think about Week 4. I don't know if I'll be able to do more…

I was so happy to survive. Before I started, I didn't think I'd ever be able to do it. I have to come enjoy the "high" I get from completing each session!! I have never been told that before. I have heard Jessica Simpson and Hayden Panettiere which are the two celebs I used for facebook celeb look a like week. :-) I…

L2D5 finished this morning and Couch 2 5K week 4 day 1 completed today. I got up and did the shred before work this morning. After teaching summer school, I went to the gym and ran and walked a total of 5.1 miles. Mpos- we have a similar workout going on. Ur a little further in the couch, and slightly ahead in the Shred.

Didn't think I would make it, but I am proud to say I survived Week 4 Day 1!!! I started all my runs at 5.5mph and worked up. At one point I even did 9.0mph (even though it was only 10 seconds). I set the treadmill for an hour and put my Couch 2 5K in the middle of the time, so that I burn more calories and get a longer…

L2D4 done. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get through it, but I did. I even attempted some of the plyo moves, but felt like my heart was beating so fast I didn't need the extra intensity.

Sillyskittles- I think I will do the same thing. If I can't complete a day, I will redo that day. To have to repeat a whole week makes me think it could take forever for me to finish the program. I did Week 3 Day 3 today after taking a three day break due to illness. I just wasn't feeling well the past few days and thought…

Taking yet another day off.... I don't know how long I can take without exercising. I feel so tired and so weak that I don't even want to try working out. Hopefully I am not losing progress I've made so far.

During the school year, I get up at 5 AM and hit up the gym before work. This summer (when I started the Couch to 5K program) I have been running when I get done teaching summer school everyday which is around noon. I have a snack at 11, and then lunch when I am done running.

Had to take a few days off b/c I haven't been feeling well. With all the health issues I've had lately, I can't push myself which is disappointing. I haven't shredded in two days!

I definitely have to run to music. I get so bored on the treadmill or elliptical doing nothing. I bring a magazine and read during my walking intervals while maintaining a speed of 3.8-4.0mph. Obviously when I get to the run portion, I can NOT read but it gives me something to look forward to after my running intervals. I…

Finished L2D3 today. The V things are killer (in circuit 3). I just can't do them without stopping several times. I feel like you have to be a lot more coordinated for level 2 than for level 1.

Went back to Week 3 Day 1 again and was able to get through the 3 minute job maintaining at least a 6.0mph. Progress!!

Yeah that is probably the best strategy. When I all out push and try to run 7 mph, I am okay for about a minute but definitely can't make it for the three minutes. I might try week 3 again later this afternoon guess it depends on how the day goes. I went from NEVER being able to run to this program though, so any running…

I can always use more buddies on here to keep me motivated. Add me!

I am doing it on the treadmill and think I was attempting to go too fast for the running part. I had to go back down to week 2 for another session because I could not jog for three minutes straight without feeling like I was going to pass out.

I would like to join this thread too! I downloaded the app and did my first workout July 2. Did Week 3 Day 1 yesterday but backed down to Week 2 Day 3 (for the second time) today. I am using the treadmill, and I think I am doing too high of a speed for the run portion. Any ideas what a good pace would be? So far I have…

Mpos- I am also doing the couch 2 5K program. Is yours on the ipod/iphone? I am only on week 3 and it is kicking my butt. Do you do it on a treadmill or outdoors? L2D1 FINISHED! At first I thought L2 was a lot easier and then it got to circuit 3 and I thought I was going to pass out. The strength moves were tough to say…

L1D10 DONE!!! It feels great to have gotten through the first level. I'm nervous about moving up, but hope to try it tomorrow morning! Wish me luck!

L1D9 DONE!! I'm starting to get nervous about moving to L2 but I want to see results (as Jillian says so many times in the 20 mins) I also use 3 pound weights. I think maybe after going through the thirty days I MIGHT increase the weight, but I guess I'll wait until I actually finish it to see. Trace- good for your for…

L1D8 done. I can't believe I've actually made it three days in a row. I definitely slower starting today. I had to take a break half way to get my 4 year old breakfast, but then I went back and finished the rest. It is getting easier.

L1D7 finished this morning. I actually went back thru all my exercise and checked to make sure I had the day correct. It does get slightly easier every day. I find that once I get through circuit 1, the rest seems much simpler.

L1D6 (I think) completed! I was finally able to get through at least one set of push ups without stopping. I don't know why the push ups are so hard. I can PUSH through everything else except the push ups. Guess my arms are too scrawny and weak right now.

L1D5 done. I haven't been able to do the shred every day. I keep waking up late, so I put it off until the next day. My only break was during the push ups. For the life of me, I cannot get through either set of push ups. I am not sure when to move to L2. This was actually day 15 (total over the past four months) at L1. I…

Okay L1D4 DONE. I must say it was a lot harder for me doing this at 6am today than other other mornings I have done this. Not sure if it was b/c I was so tired or because of the heat. Either way I sluggishly made it through today's workout. I had woken up almost all the way by circuit 2.