Stacy,

I just want to ditto everything Rachel said. Just because you've had one bad day, that shouldn't be the end of the program. I've had many bad days where working out is concerned and it's so frustrating,,, I'm just waiting for my bad day on this running program to happen, because I know it's coming. It happens to everyone. Sometimes your body just isn't in sync with your mind.

I also have to say, I'm impressed with all of you who are running in the humidity. That is one factor I don't have going against me and I think it's incredible how you can run not only in the heat but the oppressive humidity. It has to be so much more difficult.

You can do this, just think of how far you've come, a few weeks ago we were impressed with ourselves for running 90 seconds, now you're easily running 5 minutes. That's impressive. The ease of running will come, we just have to give it time and yes, sometimes repeat the workouts. You'll succeed!

Jennifer

Stacy-
I also agree with everything Rachel said. I am a teacher as well and we tend to go for mastery.

Was this your first bad run, or have you been having problems with other runs? If this was your first bad one you could probably just chalk it up to a one day thing, week 6 isn't much different that week 5, so you could probably just keep on going, but if you have had problems with other runs you might want to think of repeating week 5.

I also have to say I really admire all of you that run in the heat and humidity I am sure that really has a huge effect on your runs. I live in Hawai'i- and I am very thankful that I don't have to deal with the extremes the weather seems to be throwing at all of you.

Good luck- and just don't give up!

Christy

Stacy - don't be discouraged. This is what I have posted in my classroom: If you believe that you can or you believe that you can't - you're right"

Believe that you can!

Susie

Stacy,

I joined the group about 3 weeks ago and running has extremely hard on me as well. I remember that I had to repeat week 3 because I just didn't feel comfortable at all after the week run. Ever since repeating I have been fine. I have been running on the treadmill as well but started outside and love it so much more. I am able to listen to nature or i-pod and kinda just relax. I started W6D1 today and by the time first 5 minutes was over I was like oh my gosh. I kept plugging and finally got into a routing and ran 7 minutes for the last run. When I ran week 5 day 2 I was cramping and thinking the same thing you were doing. I stuck with it and ran day 3 of the week but had to stop for a few seconds to just catch my wind. I have noticed that if you run outside and think you are having a bad run just keep plugging and keep saying you can do it. I finally got into a groove and it really felt good. Today's run was good but lots of cramps early on did settle into a groove and kept running even when the day was finished. I am excited about the next 2 weeks. The long run looks pretty crazy but just keep pushing and will get there. Have a great day and good luck!!!

Nathan

P.S.

I was wondering if there are programs that someone can follow after the CK25 and if so where would they be located. Also another question is that on paper says that when running 20-25 minutes that we should be doing at least 2 miles or so. Is everyone covering that much ground when they run their long runs. Thanks

What a weekend! I am still on track but barely...One of my kids is in this new "clingy" phase and can't be more than 2 inches away from me at all times. this includes all night long so i have been sleeping with him (I know. I know...wrong move) and he is up and down all darn night. This coupled with my DH working on a friends house all weekend and me being a host of a shower on Saturday. Needless to say, I am overtired, short on patience and home with the twins for round two today. (and as I am typing this I just heard the entire toy bin get dumped over....will this ever end??????)

ANYWAY, I was so frustrated that I didn't get my day 1 in yesterday, I dragged my treadmill from the utility room to the middle of the playroom at 10pm last night determined to stay on track. Now, let me say "dragged" as in it took me about an hour to move it. It is a good treadmill, albeit hardly used, and very, very heavy. (uh, more toys...) So at 11pm I got on the darn thing with Robert in one ear and some stupid tatoo show on the TV and began week 6. I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to push the off button. It is much hotter inside, TM running is boring, even with the tatoo show, and I couldn't wait to finish. It was a good check of distance though and I seem to be consistant at 1.7 miles each time in or outside. So, it is done and I am looking forward to d2 outside.

For those wondering about after the c25k, my goal is to keep up with 30 min ute runs because my distance is nowhere near 3 miles. I would estimate my 25 minute run will be 2 miles. At least my treadmill is now set up for when the cold weather hits!

I will take child rearing advice from anyone. I am now a stressed out teacher who is counting the days until the first day of school and completely unprepared due to this new set of behaviors...oh, did I mention last week that they took their diapers off and finger painted with poop? Oh, the joys of motherhood!

Thanks Aaron!

One more thing...

While I was typing my last post, my kids peed on my newly placed treadmill. Is there a message there? My darling angels are sleeping now and I am going to so some research on the terrible threes......

have a better day than I am having!

Aaron, Thanks for the stats! I wondered if you were a numbers guy.

s2barunner: I thought my children at 3 were Satan's spawn. Your post brought back memories....Toilet training was child butt naked outside with pottie, child chosen big kid panties, lots of M &M's (I had no pride) and pullups only at night or for the mall. I even carried the pot in the car with us. 2 weeks tops. ( 2 weeks of no life...) You will survive and so will they, although that point some days is debatable!

Eviey, good to hear from you.

W6D1 for me tomorrow. Eclipse 5:22am Tuesday!! visible on East coast.

I agree with Aaron Let's stick together even if you choose to repeat a week.

Peace, Dianne

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