Week three advice? I am repeating week 2, as during the 90 seconds of running I was not really able to talk at all and it takes me the full 2 minutes to recover. How is the jump from 90 seconds to 3 minutes? I am really excited about this program. It seems so DOable!

Just checking in - finally made it to week 2 - (maybe it was the sneakers? lol)

This week trying to get into cross training on off days.

Haven't really  had any bad aches and pains or shin splints (thanks to the stretch video rose post(s) at the beginning of each weeks thread.  Just waiting for my cardio to catch up with the rest of me.

Hi All-

My name is Carolyn and I just completed W1D1 yesterday.  Thank goodness for the rest day in between!  I forgot to stretch and now completely understand why this is such an important first step!!

I am a complete novice at this and looking for all the advice I can get.  I have never run before and at 34yo., full time teacher and mother of two (7 and 5), I decided I need to do something for me.  I have many friends that run and have been completely inspired by them.  I typically don't stick with exercise, so I am determined to make this part of my life.  I know it is still really early, but I enjoyed my walk/run yesterday so much that running could be it for me.  We will see.  I have enjoyed reading the posts in the forum and have already found a ton of helpful info.  Hopefully I will keep you posted on my progression!!  Thanks!

Hi all!

Brand spank'n new to this site! Started the C25K a few weeks ago. Yesterday I finished W3D3. I plan on starting week 4 on Wednesday. I have to tell you, that I am so proud of myself. I have NEVER been a runner. In fact I hated even the thought of it. But at the same time, I secretly wished I could be one. I've known about the c25k program for about a year or so. Kept telling myself I'd do it and never did. I'm not sure what changed but I just remember waking up and saying, "I'm running today'. Since then, I've pretty much kept to the schedule. I don't do the typical M W F run. I let my body tell me what I'm ready for. Most of the times though I run one day, rest the next. I'm taking a 2 day break today and tomorrow. I've discovered some knee pain that started up after my W3D2 run. Wasn't bad so I just took some Ibroprophin. But after this last run, it's really been making itself known. That's why I'm taking a 2 day break. Give my knee a chance to heal. I don't know if it's a torn muscle around the knee or what. I'm hoping it's nothing b/c I have really fallen in love with running.

Granted, I haven't hit Week 4 yet, lol! But I have always been a determined soul once I've put my mind to something. I won't push myself overly hard but I won't let myself wimp out either.

In anycase, I just wanted to introduce myself and meet others who are doing a c25k program. Soooo.....Hiya!   

MNBrian - I too completed the C25K, ran my race, and promptly quit running. Let's make it stick this time!

Tinkymore & Gmaxwell - I think dodging lightning bolts is to advanced for anyone! Hope the weather lets up for both of you. Good luck with week 3!

LittleCaryn - You CAN do it!  Week 5 is manageable, speaking as someone who was scared of it.  That race with the 1/2 mile climbe at the end sounds brutal!

cinlo - When I feel like I have to carry my cell phone (any time I'm not running in my neighborhood, and it came in REALLY handy the day I broke my ankle!), I usually wear my Camelbak, and there's room in there for it.  When I don't feel like wearing the Camelbak, I got a neoprene (waterproof) case for my phone, and I'd stuff in my sport bra (sorry guys!).  Never seemed to chafe or bother me at all, but it is small.

MN Grandma - Rain for you too, huh?  Seems everyone is having rain today (including me).  Hope it stops and you can start week 3!

I'm avoiding work right now, so I better go.  I plan to start week 6 tonight.

Just finished W1D3.  I am a little bit emotional (at the risk of sounding silly).  Doing this makes me feel so much better mentally about myself that it really is worth the pain.  Have a great day everybody.

Replies to Questions:

Are you planning on running a 5k?

Yes I am already entered in the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge - June 11, 2009 in NYC @ Central Park 

What is your one fear about running a 5k?

That I won't be able to finish - that it would take me hours to finish and by the time i reach the finish line everyone will have gone home lol

Don't have a time - haven't run a full 5K yet - still working on it - Fastest mile I have ever run was 17:40(which is intervals actually)

My goal is to just be able to finish - and to hopefully run most of it. (all in the same day of course) lol

Good Luck this week everyone! I actually did my W2D1 yesterday. Only thing I can say is no issues today.

I congradulate those who are beginning runners and are "pushing through" and returning runners who are not doing "to much to soon". It is very hard to be patient when you remember what you used to do.