Rose--thanks for the new thread! We can certainly run through the pages!!

Lehuagirl--first in war, first in peace and first on the page of our thread!! lol

Polarhugcongrats on finishing week 6! We're at the same pointwonder if we were running at the same time?

Happy weekend and happy running everyone!

Ann

Week 9 complete!  I have graduated!

I ran 3.5 miles in 45 minutes.  I felt really strong in the second half of the run, like I could have run forever.  The first half was a bit more challening.

I really would not have been able to do this without the great support and shared experiences of the folks on this thread. Thanks so very much!

Now I have to figure out what's next.  Maybe OHR.  I definitely need some goals to keep me motivated.

W6D2 done! Done in a torrential thunderstorm, but done When it's time for my run, it's time for my run, no matter what the weather. I felt like a bit of a crazy person, but it was also kind of fun. The 2 10 minute runs weren't so bad, but I really can't believe I'm done with intervals.

A little worried about the 25 minutes tomorrow, especially since I'll have to do it early am before I've really fueled up for the day - but I'll give it a go. The worst than can happen is that I don't finish & need to repeat the day. I"ve proven that I can bounce back from those setbacks.

I posted this in the old thread, but will try again here...I wanted to get the Nike+ for my IPOD Nano, but I don't have or want Nike shoes. Are there other options?

Keep Running!

Erin

erniedee: There are pouches you can put the fot pod in that attach to your shoelaces. You do not need the nike+ shoes.  They sell them online at Amazon but I got mine at Dick's sporting goods. My model was made by Nathan's.

Maria

Finished week 8 today!! It is warm and humid so I ran inside on the treadmill.  With about 15 minutes left my ipod's batteries decided to go dead!  I am so used to having my music that I didi not think i could finish-but I did.  I found that I felt more relaxed during my run throughout it-did not have the aches at the beginning as I usually do.  Not many people at the club today.  I haven't changed speed on the treadmill from the beginning but feel real comfortable at the pace I was going! felt like a snail compared to the guy next to me who had his up to 8.0 at one point but I know that doesn't matter!!!

Maria

Good evening!  I started the C25K program this past week.  I finished week 1 day 1 yesterday (round 2) and am feeling it a little bit today!  But it felt so good to know that I DID it.  I'm doing this with a friend and our goal is to run a 5k in August.  We've been walking a loop around one of the large parks between our houses since the beginning of June and were really happy yesterday when we finished!  We were a little over halfway through the loop when we finished the C25K intervals (courtesy of my Iphone!).  I am really excited to do this.  I ran a 5k a few years ago and was REALLY happy afterwards...it was amazing.  I like the way I feel after each run and the fact that I'm not nearly as tired in the evening as I was during the school year.  I hope I can keep this up when school starts!

Hi Jubee13 - thanks for the encouragement. I went out an redid Week 7 Day 3 today on my regular route.  I did 2.75 miles in 36 minutes but that included a 4 minute walk break up one hill - probably almost 2/10ths of walking. So I feel mixed right now - it was much improved over my last fiasco (i mapped it - it was a 225' climb over a 1.25 that killed me) still not the 2.75 in one shot.  I am thinking of driving to a local rail trail that is flat, dirt and shady to try Week 8 Day 1.  I think I am about ready to progress but going someplace flat should tell me if I need to hang in week 7.  I don't want you to get too far ahead so we can move our group on to the next level after graduation! Enjoy vacation and post when your back.

Way to go Chr1svee - have you thought about the One Hour Runner program?

Sayhellotofrogs - checkin in.

Question of the day - does everyone feel as if the first mile or so is torture???