Hey Will, can u send me a link to Gateway to 8k? I think I may have found it the other night, but did not see much info on it. I know that after I finish c25k I want to practice my time & distance and maybe run a few 5k's before I move on, not really sure yet. What are others thinking about doing? I know Will & CW plan to do the Gateway, but any other ideas? I do think even if we do a few diff things we can still be a group. I am just curious on what others are going to do, cause to tell you the truth all I have thought about is just getting thru c25k!!!

Carole

First, congrats to CW and Dave! GREAT JOB!!! 

I did Week 8, Day 3 tonight after being a slug all day and all day yesterday.  Just didn't feel much like running, but the run itself went surprisingly well, and I felt much better afterward.  What feels best is that I knew it was a run day, so I just ran it.  I didn't make excuses or think about putting it off.  I can't say I'm to the point where this is a mindless routine yet, but it's definitely closer than ever.

I have thought I'd like to do Gateway to 8K afterward.  My question for others who are doing it; are you going to follow it with the walking breaks as it is, or will you run longer since you're used to doing that?  I wasn't sure how I wanted to handle that and would like to know what others are doing.

Penguins game tomorrow night, so the only exercise I'll be getting is the walk to and from the arena!  Hopefully I'll be watching a win!

Will - CONGRATS CONGRATS GONGRATS GRADUATE! Doesn't it feel awesome! Looking forward to doing G28K with you!  I have decided that I'm going to run the G28K intervals twice a week and run whatever the "One Hour Runner" time is for the third day that week.  I think that will be a nice progression.  I am hoping to start tomorrow with the intervals.  I have decided that I will probably never run more than three days a week (at least not in the foreseeable future).  I'm doing so well with no knee problems, no shin problems, etc. that I don't want to  tempt fate!     I'll cross train another 2-3 days a week.  Can't wait for Hilo.  It will probably be raining (seems like it's always raining in Hilo) . . .

Dave - awesome time on the 5k!  Sounds like you are a natural!  And to think you're not even done with the program yet.  That is really amazing - under 30 minutes on your first one!  Wow!

Cindy - good luck on week 9!  By the end of the week you will be holding your "diploma"!

Everyone have a great week - I'm in class all day (boring). 

P.S.  Carol and Will I know you guys ate good this weekend from the pics  you posted on facebook! 

HI!!!! I started Week 8 Day 1 with a bang!!! I did 30 min instead of 28!! I was trying to reach the end of a street & a song & I did it!!! I did 2.67 miles according to my pedometer/mile thingie, not sure how accurate it is, but I know I ran a little faster & longer today! I kicked butt, at least in my head I did!!! Not to say the whole run was hard, it always is, ALWAYS!!! But at least I made it & feel good now!!!! My goal when I run is to make each goal & maybe exceed it and think in my head "make it to the end then you can rest!!!". My Husband stopped by the house (he is a DM for a Pizza wholesale co & drives all day) & I was still outside talking to a neighbor so I ran up to him and yelled "I kicked butt"!!!! He has never actually seen me run, just seen me after a few times.

Dave, I am thinking about doing the g28k too, but my goal will be to improve my time for 5k's and get a few 5ks under my belt. But I imagine it would help and I seem to do well with some kind of program to follow. I think it will be so cool to run with your wife & son. Lucky you!!! I am off to look at your link.

Carole

Thanks Dave, it was a good run! I run outside. When I worked at the Y I had a free membership & on my off time I would walk on the treadmill, but I was scared I would fall off it if I tried to run!!! It's hard to imagine I was a dancer when I was younger, cause I can be kinda klutzy!!! Plus, when I run outside I get to look at so many things, people, animals. I have a few People I see alot & they wave, It's nice. There was a nice breeze today, I enjoyed that. I am hoping that when I run my 5k that it will excite my 10 yr old daughter & maybe she may want to start running with me.

Carole

Hey Will, I hope you feel better soon.  I am sorry it hurts so bad. Thats how I feel about my headaches, I get sick of taking advil!