Great job keeping at it Catbefit!

W4D2 done this morning, just like 1to1!  Had a little bit of a rough time today...I think because I jumped on my mini trampoline quite a bit last night, so my calves and shins were really sore.  Hopefully it'll feel better on friday! 

Sounds like everyone is doing great keeping with it and getting back into it.  Most of us are doing this program for the second or third time, so don't feel bad about starting over or taking some extra time in the program- just think, it's all just more days of exercising!  And there's NOTHIN wrong with that.  Every time you get out there is one more day closer you are to reaching your goals, whatever they might be. 

keep it up team!

The Arnold Classic March 2nd in Columbus Ohio http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/ and the Lighthouse Half Marathon and 5k http://www.huron.net/marathon.htm that date is not set yet, sometime in April or May.

Donna

Keep it up everyone, this is great!! I am so proud of myself. I finished W5D2 2 days ago and just finished Week 5 Day 3. I surprised myself 20 minutes just flew by. I never thought I could do it. I was feeling low before the run and now I feel Great. I can't say how much the running can do for my mental health. I have always hatred working out because there was no mental trophy at the end. What I mean is if you do a long cardio workout like aerobics or lift some weights, no one cares. Imagine someone comming up and telling you they were just at Aerobics class they want to laugh rather than say wow I wish I could do that. Where as with running you have those miles to show off. Hey I just ran 2 miles... response = wow I hate running and can only imagine how hardi t must have been.

Anyway thats my mindset keep it up everyone it's worth it.

Hello.  It is so great to see that people are sticking with it and having success.  It helps create an atmosphere of motivation for me, so thank you!  I ran W6D2 this morning.  It was fine.  My main trouble is impatience.  I start thinking about all the things I need to do during the day and start to get stressed out and have to really work hard not to cut the run short to get started on my day.  I've only actually done that once, but it is my toughest mental challenge.  Anybody have any tips?

Hey Guys! I am glad to see everyone is pushing along. It helps keep me motivated! I did W6D2 this afternoon. It was super nice out and I went to the school track down the street. I usually don't use the track because I find it boring. But today was different- I actually would make 2 1/4 laps around in the 10 minute intervals, which is great for me. I last ran the track around Christmas and running for 5 minutes, once around the track was killer. It kept me really motivated when I was thinking bad thoughts... I did both 10s with no stopping, so I felt pretty proud after struggling with the 20 minutes in week 5. Also, I felt like I had picked up my pace today- even from W6D1, so that was also pretty cool. It did take me some time to get to it today though- I had softball yesterday and took a spill in some soft dirt. The ankle was very stiff last night, but not too bad today. Anyway, I made it through with no problems.

Keep up the good thoughts!