Hey Everyone,

Today I finished week 4 and ran 4 miles. I did it!!! I was really concerned that I wouldn't be able to do it, just as I was at times when going through the C25K. I mapped out a new route and downloaded some new songs. Both seemed to help keep my mind off of how much further I had to go. I also took it real easy and enjoyed it. My time stunk (54:12) but I don't care because I finished it, had energy at the end and that's all I was hoping for! Thanks for all your support!

Claire

Thanks Woodwoman! Glad today was better for you. I tell you those crisis of faith moments can be pretty scary - you go girl!

Claire

Hi Claire, Woodwoman and Fistogmag,  Good job on all your runs.   Fistomag, I hope you get over your cold.  That sure does make it miserable to run.  BTW,  I always carry kleenex and blow on the run.  LOL.  Claire,  It is surprising as always how we can do those runs. Good job on the new longest run.  Woodwoman,   Good job to you too.  I am glad that you made it through your crisis of faith.

I did not get in all my runs this week.  I did the 3 miles today for Week 5 but missed the extra 2 miles.  I only got in 3 runs and a walk this week.  Therefore , I will repeat Week 5.  I sure hope that I can get in all my runs.  It might be tricky though, since I am leaving for Tampa and Wed and will be skating a lot on Fri - Sunday. If not, I might just have to repeat week 5 one more time. If I keep this up, it will be spring.  I can't wait for warmer weather.

If I don't get on here anymore this week, please know that I am thinking of all of you.

Rae

Hi all,

I had a wonderful weekend. My wife and I got out of Los Angeles and went out to the Mojave Desert for a retreat. I did pack my shoes and did have an opportunity for a run. I usually run in the city and all of my runs are from stoplight to stoplight and most of my time is spent looking for cars or buildings. This was the first time I was in nature running and it was truly wonderful. As someone living in a city I am truly jealous of people that can run down a country road and enjoy what nature has to offer. If some of my east coast runner friends have never been in the desert it does have a beauty of it's own. I ended up running 4.5 miles in a little under an hour. I was surprised how much difference altitude makes. I usually run at about 300ft, this weekend I ran at 3900ft. I had to increase the amount I breath to compensate for the lack of oxygen.

Patty - My PF seems to get better and then worse. Right now it is under control but last week it really bothered me after my run. I went to a sports injury doctor a while ago and he felt I did not need orthotics since my feet are not flat. He had me pick up a good gel insert and that seems to work for me.

Mike

I double posted.

Patty

Hi Everyone,

Mike - I would love to run in the desert...

I started week 5 today with a 2 mile run - it was cold (19 degrees) but the run went pretty well. I am still on a high after completing Sundays 4 miles.

slmoes - your new road bike sounds like fun, I can't wait for spring either.

Claire

Hello all,

Claire that was a cold run, I'm not sure I could have done that.

Mike that bike being delivered was just a spring tease.

I ran 2.5 miles this morning. For some reason I thought week 6 started with 2.5 miles. Oh well, I'm sure I'll get throught the week just fine. It was a fast run, at least fast for me lately, at 30:25. I'm sure tomorrow's 3 miles will be slower.

Have a good day all.

Patty