I live in Orange County, and work in Rockland... grew up in Middletown.

I think I have been pretty lucky (in relation to your other post), as I have moved to week 2 (yesterday), and find the pace to be perfect for me. Just the right amount of winded and soreness, at least it seems that way. I am 6'1", 215lbs, and out of shape. Like you, I figured I better just get to it, rather than wait fo the weather. I guess I will find a race when the time is right. I know there are plenty around here in the spring.

I think you are doing the right thing by waiting to move to week 2... and I imagine others would agree. Wait until you can do it comfortably, otherwise you will set yourself up for injury, which would be a major step backward. I also feel some pain in my knees and ankles, but nothing serious. Slow and steady wins the race, right? Keep at it, you'll feel better soon enough, me thinks...

Good luck, I will keep checking this post (might just be me and you, huh?)

Hi John!

I finished the C25K in October. I think I ran Week 1 for at least 4 weeks in a row - getting more frustrated and discouraged because each run seemed to get more difficult.

I eventually bit the bullet and ran Week 2. I was shocked at how easy (yes, really!) it was. I didn't feel ready. But the program is structured so well. I didn't think I'd be ready for the 20 minute run either, but I was and I never looked back.

Maybe you might think aboug going ahead and trying Week 2. You might be suprised at what happens.