I have a cold and a sore throat but I still ran 3 miles even though it felt like I had weight on my chest. My next run will be on Christmas and Yes I will still run that day, I may be the only out there but that's okay

flamom, good job sticking to your run day.  I shifted my runs last week so this week I'll run Christmas Eve and the day after.

TXmom, congrats on your progress and welcome.  For what to do next, I'm going to stick with about 3 miles for a little bit.  I'd like to increase my speed and finish the 3 miles feeling a bit stronger.

Great job Txmomof5!

I love the C25K - it really got me running. I can't imagine not running now. I have been running for about a year and a half now. I did a 5K and a 10K and now wanting to do the Triple Crown in Louisville which is a 5K in late February, a 10K in middle of March, and then a 10 miler at the end of March. There is also a half marathon/marathon at the end of April.

I started running at 260 and now I just broke into the 230s. I am pretty slow but I have been getting a little bit faster. I think losing weight is the easiest way for me to get faster.

I only run outside so winter I have to be dedicated.  I have to have cold weather gear - over 30 degrees I am fine and the dark I have reflecting lights and a flashlight.

Hi everyone!  I haven't posted much, but I am so excited and I had to share with people who understand.  I did 4.2 miles today in 55 minutes and only walked 5 of those minutes!!!  I have never done that before.  The most I had jogged before was 10 min, but today I just felt good and kept going.  Every time I got tired I would just look ahead and say, I will run to that spot, and then just kept going.   Thanks for letting me share.  I feel like yelling it to everyone I see, but that would just get me a lot of weird looks.

Great job running 4.5 in 55 and Congrats to all who started running this week!

This is the first time I've run without a rest day in between. I couldn't figure out how to work in a run tomorrow.   It went surprisingly well - my average pace was 30 sec/m faster.
So, that's Weeek 8 Day 3 done - on to Week 9 Monday!

Hi guys!

Happy Holidays to all.

I haven't posted in a while.  Not entirely sure how long it's been.  But I've been a little crazy with the holidays and my husband has been off work this week (a good thing!)..

I didn't run for a week, due to a leg thing..  I tried to run Monday, but ended up walking it.  It's alright.  Probably needed the rest.  .

I ran 5 today.  1:12.  I'm happy.  My last 5 was 1:14  Hey there Christmas PR.  YAY..

I did more intervals today run/walk as I felt unsure how my leg would feel.  It was freezing and windy and I really wanted to quit.  But I finished the miles as per my Half training plan.  I'm hoping to be able to run my full plan this week.  I've discovered that the more I use the foam roller, the better I feel.  My shin splints seem to be going away.  YAY!  Even with the up in distance, all good.

Here's a foto of my awesome Newts with my super rad snowflake socks from today's run.  The second foto is my frozen face after the miles were done.  The third is a foto of my gorgeous boys this morning before we opened gifts.

Happy Holidays everyone!  I'm going to try to be more active here.  I hope you all are well!!!

Best,

R

Forgot to mention that I saw my first pair of VFFs on the trail today.  I didn't notice them as the guy was running towards me the first time.  I was busy looking at the odd shorts.  Now keep in mind it was 27F and really windy.  On the way back, he was running towards me again and I noticed the all black VFFs.

Interesting that he wasn't freezing.  There were also people playing hockey on the pond that I run around.