TessGump - Thanks! I just re-started the 30 day shred last week but I am determined to make the whole 30 days this time.

It also probably helps that the lot I park in is a block and a half away from the building I work in.  That and I work on the 4th floor and I am terrified of the elevator.  I think it is the original one put it with the building about 50 years ago.

Basically I am on a mission.  I am finally only 1 pound away from being within the normal weight range.  I would like to be in the middle of that range but I am trying to take one step at a time.  But more importantly, I need to get my body fat percentage down - it is way too high.  The mistake I have made in the past is jumping right into everything.  This time I introduced one thing a week and as a result don't feel too overwhelmed or burnt out.  I still need to work on my motivation to get up in the morning, I have learned it is easier for me to just get it out of the way than to try and do it when I get home.  I also like running the tow path that runs between a canal and river through the woods, which probably isn't a good idea in the dark. 

Tomorrow is my first day of W3.  I made my own playlist and hope it keeps me pumped.  I am definitely nervous about the 3 min run but trying to keep a positive attitude.

Best of luck to everyone and I look forward to your updates.  (Sorry if I rambled a bit today)

Kali.Queen:  I agree that the 3 minutes wasn't so bad.  When I did W1 and W2, I thought of one 90-sec jog/60-sec walk as one interval.  Then after each one I would say "ok, X number of intervals left."  So even though the 3 minute jog was twice as long as last week, I didn't have as many to do!  This made it much easier, mentally, for me to do.  I'm looking forward to W3D2, D2 always feels the best for me.

Okay, I am so glad to hear that some of you are having those sneaky little doubts.  Me too!  I'm feeling stronger knowing I'm not the only one.  I went on a monster hike yesterday, so I am sore, but I still packed my workout clothes in the car and will hit the trail after work.  I'm determined!  Thanks everyone for sharing your support, it's just what I needed!

All: I did W3D1 today and it honestly wasn't as bad as I was worried it would be. I have some tightness in my shins and calves, but I'll do some Namaste Yoga tonight to smooth things out. The first 3 minute jog interval really wasn't bad, the second was do-able, but I don't know that I would have been able to do a 3rd interval (yet!). However, that's what this program is for - right?! Taking steps to get to higher consecutive jog times?  Keep movin!

Sdnoles1: Aw, why did you have to mention school?    I've got one final research paper due tomorrow and another next Tuesday. I also was handed 2 more proposals today at work with deadlines looming already. My princess is keeping me busy too. It's that time of year! Buckle down and get to it - that's the only way to do it.  Great point about finding the time whether you think it's there or not.  That is so important for people who are juggling single parenthood, full time work and full time school, or even people who are just plain busy! No time is just another excuse, no matter how relevant it may seem.   

I did W3D2 yesterday. Not too bad, except that instead of doing 90-90, 3-3, 90-90, 3-3, I skipped the secnod 90 without noticing it, so I did 3-3-3-3, lol. I didn't notice it until I was 2 minutes into the second interval of 3 minutes jogging , so I just tacked the 90 second interval onto the back of that.

I have a question - do most of you do this outside or on a treadmill? Also, what's your average speed and distance? Just curious to see what everyone else is doing!

I also run outside. This is the first week now that we are having rain and cooler weather. I did notice my body was a little slow to loosen up once I was actually outside and ready to run.  I don't know what it is, but every beginning run I have this pesky little limp. It goes away pretty quick, but its kind of annoying to feel like I'm putting out all this effort but not going anywhere.

I pulled up my first 2 runs for week 3 and I did 2.05 miles at about a 12 minute mile pace and 1.96 miles at an 11.44 minute mile. I have no idea if that is fast or slow. I feel like it seems so slow with all the warm up walking and 3 minutes of walking here and there. But I guess times will improve as we get farther along and start running more than walking, right?  For week 2 I did about a half mile longer, so that's probably partly why I feel like kind of a weenie for week 3. Oh well, I'll just keep using these numbers to challenge myself!