Today is W2D3 for me -- I have tried in the past, but I have never gotten all the way to the end.  I have never been able to run more than 2.5 milies.  I think there is some physical reasons (allergies give me problems with breathing), but it is mostly mental -- I just can't seem to get past that wall   Any advice would be appreciated.

I too am a teacher (however, in NYC), and I just completed my W1D1!

I have been going to the gym for close to 2 months - 4-5 days/week - 30+ minutes on the elliptical.  I decided to sign up for a 5K at the end of October, and I am hoping the C25K will help me get there.

I have also changed my diet by drastically increasing my fiber intake over the past 2 months.

As a result, I have l lost around 20 pounds.  I'd like to keep losing, but my main goal is to get in better shape.  I hope this will help!

Hi, I'd like to join the thread too.

I also did this programme about a year ago, then got a new job which took me all over the country. As a result, my own free time suffered and it was often all I could do to get up in the mornings! Still, I now work in another department where things are less hectic - at least for the immediate future.

I started about the same time as you all, but didn't think to check out the website and see what was happening here, so I looked this morning and found you guys, about where I am now. For the record, I'm a 50+ guy with 50+ pounds to lose, l'm a Brit, but living and working in Germany. I look forwardto the coming weeks with you, to complete this programme.

Have a great weekend.

W2D2 today - finished the run, and didn't walk in any of the running sections, but I so wanted to!  Felt much harder than W2D1, not sure why - maybe because I was running after work rather than in the morning, maybe because I went swimming yesterday rather than having a real rest day.  Oh well, onwards and upwards, will get up early on Wednesday and see if my theory that I'm really a morning runner holds good.

Thanks Bauer05 -  I know I need to keepthe mental attitude positive, but sometimes that is easier said than done!  Always good to be reminded.

I did W3D1 today.  Happy to have it beind me   Proud that I was able to do it.  I am right where you are Missouristar - hopefully we ncan encourage each other.  TisforTiaraa n-- good job getting through it --- hopefully Wednesday ,morning will be better for you.

Hi MichelleReneeMercu, first WOO HOO on your completion of week one. I recently found out I am gluten intolerant so I had to make a big shift in my eating. I try to get fiber from a variety of sources but brown rice is my favorite and I love steel cut oatmeal too. Diet is something that will need some fine tuning for most of us depending if we are trying to lose weight, build muscle, ramp up energy, etc. If you can afford to see a sports nutritionist or doctor I would do that and find a plan that suits you. Runners World website has some really great videos and articles on nutrition including fiber so if you have not gone over there to check it out I would. They have a forum like here to talk to others, but I have found this site far more friendly. Here is a link to the site: http://http://www.runnersworld.com/

Good luck and happy running!

Taurus:  Thanks so much for your insight.  I will definitely check out Runners World to get some tips.  I've recently started to get better about my brown rice consumption but know that I've still got work to do.  W2D1 starts for me tonight after work.  Here's hoping!

So...I'm having a bit of difficulty. I've started W1D1 three times now. I can't seem to get consistent about it. I am very slow, and having a lot of shin pain. Any ideas?