Finished W3D1 today.  Boy, was that tough for me!  I made it all the way through, but a couple of times during the last run I wasn't sure I was going to make it.  I hope my next run feels a little bit easier.

Thanks, good to know

I finished w2d1 this morning and it was cold out. The cold air was a little rough on my lungs. I don't know if it ever gets "fun" for me, like the people that act like running a marathon is like going to Disney. I do get a little hooked on feeling healthier/fit, feeling of accomplishment, and maybe little bit of the Endorphins. I also get this clean on the inside type of feeling after I've cooled down that I really like, and I only get that with running/cardio. Those feelings might just be me though. Whenever it gets tough and the burn(lungs/legs)sets in, I just tell myself - you're not going to die, keep going. haha

Way to go somuch! That is an awesome story about your sis and what's even more awseome is the fact that it could be ANY of us running a 10k, or a half marathon, or just finishing the 5k program and losing some weight- if we want to, If we stick with it, and if we work hard. Ok now everyone get your hands in here it's "finish it" on three... 1-2- :)

How is everyone doing??  I just finished W3D2.  It was a tad easier than W3D1, although I can't imagine being ready for week 4 in a few days.  I am in awe of the guy who runs at the track at the same time I do.  He must be in his 90's, and although he runs slower than I walk, he runs for the entire 30 minutes that I'm out there!  So here I am, panting, out of breath, feeling like I'm about to keel over for running 3 minutes without stopping, and he passes me by and isn't even breathing hard.  Maybe someday I'll be as good as he is...  sigh.

I finished W2D3 on Monday, and I'm actually finding myself looking forward to starting W3 tomorrow!  Wow, week 3- we made it guys!! Almost a third of the way there. We can do it! It seems like three days a week is definitely doable at this point in the game.I hope my hip/knee stops bothering me by the end of this!

I'm really enjoying C25K/running as a way to get outside. It feels good to have a challenge and something you are working towards rather than just going for a walk here and there (which, let's face it, only happened like 1x per month- I just never felt like it! even though I love the outdoors). I also began stretching afterwards in my back yard... it feels so good to sit in the grass, feeling accomplished and enjoying the changing leaves and the crisp fall air. My dog probably enjoys the company and the exercise, too.

Shellyrun5- I used to get foot numbness too. It turns out the shoes I was wearing were a little too tight. I bought a pair of wider shoes and it has gone away. I do have a mortons neuroma, so that may be why it was happening for me, but it might be helpful for you!

Hi!  Just found this group and enjoyed all the posts!  I  started my C25K mid sept. I did  W3D2 today, with my 3 yr old riding her bike with me :-)   I am 47 and tryin to get healthy and lose weight. Right now i am basically running carrying an extra person so I'm about as fast as a 90 yr old man :-)  My goal is to run a 5k before spring but am very intimidated by an actual race.  I am surprised that I am actually enjoying my runs and look forward to them.  Everyone I know runs 10k or half marathon races so I feel pritty silly talking about how excited I am being able to run for 3 min w/o passing out or throwing up, so I was so happy to find this group.

A fewpeople have mentioned it, so I guess I will share my opinion about doing a race at the end of this...I personally don’t plan on doing one. I am doing this for myself and couldn’t care less about running alongside hundreds of other people… in fact, that sounds terrible. I enjoy the solitude of getting outside with my dog and I don’t even like passing other runners at this point (or cars, for that matter!). Maybe after running for a couple of years I would want to do it? Only time will tell. I can see why other people might want to do one, though- so that they have a set, specific goal to work towards. I just wanted to share my opinion so that if other people weren’t into the idea of doing a race, they can know that they aren’t alone! J

Anyone have a link to a “couch to 10k,” or “5k to 10k” running plan similar to what we are doing now? I only saw an app, but I don’t have a phone like that, and would like to just have a printable one like the C25K.