It sounds like everyone is doing really well!

Greenybeany - I'm glad to hear that your knee/hip pain is getting better.  Way to go for sticking with the program even with the pain!

AlmightyD - It's nice to know someone else is doing the distance option.  How did W4D2 go for you?  You mentioned treadmills were scary, so I have a funny story for you.  Many years ago I was a member of a health club.  One day I saw a guy running at a good pace on one of the treadmills.  He was talking to a guy standing in front of his treadmill, and I guess he forgot where he was.  He suddenly stopped running and he shot backwards and landed flat on his back behind the treadmill.  The only thing he injured was his pride, so it ws pretty funny!

Maureen0131 - Congrats on the weight loss! 

Nicolette78 - Congrats on your niece!

Today I finished W4D2.  Since I am fairly lazy I decided to combine the 2 1/4-mile runs into one 1/2-mile run so I would only have to run 3 times instead of 4.  When I got home I looked at the running plan and realized that what I did was actually W5D1!  So I don't have to worry about whether or not I can get through the beginning of week 5.  The end of week 5, however, is a little worrisome!  I can't remember the last time I ever ran 2 miles without stopping. 

Keep on keeping on, folks!

I was really frustrated with the app this morning. I always turn off the interval stats because it's like 30 seconds long and it breaks my focus and my mindset. I updated the app yesterday, not thinking that my settings would change. They did, and not only was the stat reading option on, but it doesn't start until after the 5 min warm up and your first run interval. Sooo, I had to start all over because you can't access options or settings while doing your run. In the end I guess I just got more running and exercise, so it's good, but I was really frustrated. I'm sure the other people passing by had a weird start to their day, seeing someone stopped on the track, headphones on, looking down at their phone saying "sh*t- aw come on-sh*t" :)

Yeah, I think I may have spoke too soon about running in races... I think I may have been feeling a little negative that day, haha. I still don't like the idea of running with tons of people, but it does seem like one of the best ways to stay motivated. And hey, don't you usually get a t-shirt? haha. I'm hoping that my little sister will run with me in either the Turkey Trot or the Raindeer Run. The Turkey Trot is only 2.5 miles, so by the end of this I should definitely be able to do that! I may be going out of town on Thanksgiving though.... we will see.

That 5k improver program sounds good. Do you happen to have a link to the non-android version that I could just look at on the web? That sounds frustrating with your app problem this morning. Now you've got a rep as 'that weird guy that yells at his phone.' You should do something even stranger next time just to keep people guessing, haha. I don't have a fancy phone so I just use my stop watch. It works well for me. My little sister was shocked that I don't listen to music (when she came running with me the other day)... she was like "so you just run.. and like.. look around at trees and stuff?!" haha. I enjoy it. But I think if I ran on a track instead of around the neighborhood, music would be necessary to keep things interesting.

I know you folks have been running for a few weeks so I'm lagging a little behind you.  I would really like to join the chat for some moral support!!

I'm 50 years old, mother of an 8 year old, over weight and agreed to do a half tri next August with a bunch of friends who are mostly 10 years younger than me - Am I crazy or what!

I have been cycling for a while, can swim fairly well (although I have to get over my fear of swimming in open water - a discussion for another time) but I can't run.  Yep, tried when I was in my 20's - couldn't do it.  I tried in my 40's still couldn't do it so why I think I can do it in my 50's I have no idea.  I have been to the gym a couple of times.  I ran (well maybe that's not the right word) I got around a 5K race for our local fire department last Saturday in 47.17 minutes.  I need to be able to run/jog by next August. I have downloaded the C25K and will start to work on it.

Thank you, thank you for any tips you can give me

W4D2 in the bag!  It was alot easier than d1. Went to a local park with a track to run only to find out 1/2 way through there was a x-country meet today. Stupid teenagers with your boundless energy, you may be in my shoes one day :-) Which are also asics by the way Greenybeeny I too pronate.  But I finished despite being a little embarrassed with all those runners passing me. and shaved a little off my pace.

Thanks for the article GreenyBeaney I think I am going to try to stick it out running outside. There are sometimes I have someone to watch my little boo.  I am also going to check out my local Y for a track, I go there to swim but have never asked if there was a track thanks for the idea and Welcome to the group Maureen.

Ha, I wonder if that is a common name for christmas-time races. The one I was talking about is in Rochester NY.

Doing week 3 day 2 today.  signed up for the Gritty Goddess in Galveston TX on November 3rd.  I'm starting to like the challenges.  I wanna drop about 50 lbs. I've been carrying around for 10 years.  Feeling great!