Hi will run

Are you landing heel first?

That may be causing excession stress on your achilles.

I am not biomechanics expert by any means, but the research I have doen about injuries related to running suggest that the natural way to run is on the balls of your feet, rather than a heel first landing.

Just a thought

I finished W1D1 tonight, and I'm on my way.  As someone who really hasn't done much exercise in a long time, am I the only one who thought I was going to die right around the 3rd set?  I managed to break through it, but man, it was killing me.

I have to disagree about the ball of the foot landings.  Having read around the intarwebs to find out the best way to run, I've read that the best way is whatever is natural to you - heel first (the majority of people do this), center, or balls of your feet (very few people do this, except when sprinting, and it will contribute to exhaustion if done for long).  Don't force yourself to run in a way that's not natural.  Don't exaggerate your arm movements.  Keep good posture and keep your hands relaxed. (most of this you probably knew, but since most of us here are new to running, it's good info to remember and put out there)

Anyway, I'm ready for day 2 on Friday, but I sure hope it gets a little easier than today.

Good job to everyone else who is working on this, and your great progress!  It makes me think I can do it, reading your posts.

SL-

If you start today, and run Thurs/Sat/Mon, you would still be on track with most of us, maybe just a day behind.

I am doing W1D3 in a moment. I am an active person but running is not my forte, to say the least. It is going well though. Had a lot of soreness in the beginning but let's see how it goes today.

Do people experience weight loss doing this plan? I'm curious especially to hear from people who were already active but added this program. That and general fitness are my main motivations. Good luck, all.

I just got back from W1D3. Overall, day two was the easiest so far but day three was not so bad. My days are Sun-Tues-Thurs, so I have two days off until I start week two.

Jim