I just found this website and imagine my thrill when I saw that someone else had started the C25K on the same date as I had.  I stopped for about a week to let my knee recover from bad shoes.  How is everyone else doing?

-J

hokey, don't worry about this difference on the treadmill. I had only been running on a treadmill till I ran a race a couple of weeks ago. I think the treadmill helps me with my speed, but running outside is harder on my calves. It seems like I can run alot further outside than I can inside. I'm trying to do a little of both now just so I can be prepared to do either run depending on the weather.

Did w5d2 yesterday. Looking forward to w5d3 tomorrow since I got me some new kicks! Haha!

Hi Hokeygirl,

Don't feel bad about that 25 minute run - I had real trouble with it today too! It felt sooo much longer than the 20 minute one that I huffed and puffed my way through last week! I thought briefly about repeating W6 but W7 has two 25 mins runs so I may as well just try to do these with less pain.

I have been 'learning' on the treadmill because it's too hot outside and I think the problem is that it's just so darn boring. At least with a few intervals of walking thrown in there, it kind of keeps your attention. I imagine if you're outside, you at least have scenery and landmarks and the sense of going somewhere! I use my iPod and position myself in front of the TV screens in my gym so at least there is something to take my mind off how slow the run is going.

You're right - it is a real pain to push buttons to change speed, etc but yes, I do slow down if I'm having a really tough time - like today! I think I walk faster than the 'run' I was doing in the last 10 minutes... Seriously!

I can also relate to your gym phobia. I used to think that everyone was looking at me. But now I realise, everyone else is just concerned about their own stuff. They have their own 'plans' and programs and now I think, we're all just in this together!

I was thinking of trying the running track around the local park on the weekend but I'm scared of the serious outdoor running types!! And I have two parties on the weekend, so it will have to wait!

Cheers,

M

You guys so rock!  Thank you so much for all the encouraging words.  I will definitely get back on the treadmill and try again. I realized after what you guys said that I did not look at anyone at the gym, because I was so self-conscious, so I think that they might not be looking at anyone either.  Or, this is just another issue that I need to work on, great!

Has anyone had the urge to pump up the # of times they run per week?  I'm starting to feel like doing some running on my days off.  Is this how the addiction begins?  Do you think that if you start doing more per week now that it's okay.  I mean, I know there are people who run every day, do you feel like you are ready?  How do you know when your body is ready for more?

I think I'll have to go re-read some posts and get motivated again.

Well, its not that I am not motivated, I am just not able to run. There are times I think I have to be one of the most unlucky people I know. No sooner did I get home from my lovely vacation, and was set to run .... .THE day I was going to resume C25K I got the Swine Flu. I'm finally just now able to work and be in public again, but am still super weak. I was on such a roll. I never cheated on a single run, I never missed one of my set days to run that I had mapped out on a calendar through the end of the year. I had visions of finishing in 9 weeks and competing in my first race. Now my first race is 1 month and 2 days away and I'm just hoping to start week 5 next week.    But I'll do it! If I set a goal and tell people/put in writing that I want to do something, I always do it. I'll do my race - it just might not be too pretty, but a little walking never hurt anyone either, right?!?

MichelleBBB- YOU ARE AWESOME!!  Congratulations on your 25 minute runs!

KaliQueen-  Sorry to hear about your H1N1, hope you are back up to speed soon!

I have wandered off the path of running righteousness but I am ready to get back on track.  I have really struggled with the W6D3 25 minute run and I have let myself get distracted from the program.  This week I was really motivated to start again but I made huge mistake #20093, I cross-trained (sort of) on a rest day.  I had ordered The Firm Wave because I am a sucker for a good infomercial, however, I wasn't going to start with it until I finished my C25K goal.  Buuuut after 2 weeks of having it in my closet, I couldn't resist!  If I were tougher mentally things like this wouldn't happen AND I would have knocked out the 25 minute run many times over! So I popped in the DVD, gave it my best effort and my legs haven't been the same since.  Or my arms or back because I chose to ignore the "beginners don't use any weights" advice of the instructor because "hey, I lift weights on my rest days all the time!"  Sometimes, I think I'm too old to be this stupid.  Anyway, the Wave is back in the closet where it will stay until December!  And now that I can sit down without suppressing silent screams as my quads rip themselves away from my muscles, I am rededicating myself to the program.  I am going to start W6 over tomorrow and I am going to get through this and beyond.  We have come a long way together.  I have been thankful many times for the community here so it's time to show my appreciation by meeting my goals and, hopefully, helping others do the same.

I am still running, but due to some business trips I am behind. I am just starting my 25min runs this week.  I hope I can keep it up through the holidays!!!  I am also running pretty slow, but I am going to get one of those Nike chips after I finish the program and start working on speed.  I am still not losing as much weight as I would like, but that is probably due to my inconsistent running and eating.  Good luck through the holidays.