Folks - any of you thinking hard about doing this but just aren't sure.... try just the first day. That's right - just ONE day. You repeat the jog/walk cycle 8 times & you're done. As long as you jog slowly enough, you can do it. No one is holding a stop watch, glaring disapprovingly if you're slow. I'm slow. I'm VERY slow. Slow is good actually, it helps our bodies adjust with less shock. Sign up & introduce yourselves. It's amazing how being part of a group can get you out there when you're inclined to feel lazy.

It's Sunday & it's raining here - one of those nasty, oily feeling, right around freezing point, rains. I don't want to go out there but a little later on, I will & I'll thank myself for it even though now, my Inner Toddler is whining about not wanting to get wet, not wanting to move out of a comfy chair. It takes time to make this a habit & this time of year, it's even easier not to go out there. That's where the weekly groups come in handy. You know you're not the only one facing hardships & hurdles & it really helps. To do your first day - you simply need shoes & a watch. Give it a shot!

I haven't noticed too many people dropping out of the last 7-8 groups. Some have needed a few days or a week because of illness or injury but that's life. The feedback, in spite of the tough sessions we all have once in a while seems very positive. I've finished 6 weeks now & I never thought I'd ever get this far. nIt's definitely helped to have the support of my fellow group members - The Finishers & knowing I can read threads from those in groups ahead of ours to see what's coming up.

Weeks one & two look intimidating if you've never run but they're really not that bad. Just take it really slowly - it's not a race & concentrate on doing one day at a time. It's hard to believe but you WILL be able to handle each new challenge when you meet it. The program works really well that way. If you're not too sure you can handle it because of weight or other medical problems, start a walking program - 3 days a week & if you can handle a brisk 30 minute walk 3 days a week & your doctor says you're good to go - give it a whirl!

W1D1 went swimmingly! Just got off the treadmill and actually stretched for the first time. I was very bad at doing that last time! Like Roxanna mentioned, it felt good to be back at it again. I can't give it up this time. I'm up at 5:30 also to get DH and kids up and going. I can't imagine getting up any earlier. Last time I was getting up earlier to run before work and I think that was half my problem...a girl can only get up so early!

I was thinking that it would be nice if we had a name for our little group--something easy to pick out when we are skimming the discussion boards. Does anyone have any ideas?

Jim - I totally hear you on the lesson learned issue. I can't let it get away from me this time! Maybe if we all "graduate" C25K together we could keep going with 1 Hour Runner...but I don't want to get ahead of myself!

Talk with you all soon!