Thank you Simon and likewise. 

I'll have to check out that plan.  Right now I'm leaning towards the Bluefin software B210K plan, only because it's the same company that I used for C25K and I'm familiar with it. 

So when is everyone actually starting B210K?  I'm really considering starting with y'all, but wanted to try to be on the same week as everyone (or at least the majority) because I know I'm going to need accountability to stick with the program and not just go out for my run like I've been doing    I'm also trying to figure out the best way to approach this as I didn't see a good free app for the Droid (maybe I overlooked it, or maybe I'm going to have to suck it up and pay for an app).

It looks like my link worked.  I'm glad the newbie crowd is starting to find us over here in the 10K section.  Nevermind, no need to move back.

Katie, I am doing W9D3 of C25K, so as of lunch today, I will be officially ready for B210K.  Ask my C25K crowd, or look through our old thread, Today is W2D1, and you will see that I have a history of doing consecutive days.  So maybe I will start B210K tomorrow, but maybe Wednesday.  As long as we stay pretty close to each other, they support will not be far away.  Accountability is here, don't you worry.  Denise, Marcy, Bayley, Laura, and myself are very good at stepping on heels to get you moving........ LOL.   Our group stuck together through C25K.  The front runner changed a few times, but we all stuck together, and that's all that matters.  My dental surgery knocked me out of the lead, and Denise didn't think twice around pushing ahead and leaving me in the dust..........and not look at her..........1/2 Marathon graduate..........Wow.........and she's gettng ready to do a 5K in the town I grew up in.  Now that I am caught back up, I will try to stick to the program.  Just don't get too far ahead of us, or I will be forced to sneak up on you and tie your shoes together........ha ha ha.  Wouldn't be the first time, right Denise?

Welcome to our world, as twisted as our humor can be.  I hope you stick around, and we will do our best to keep you going.  I'm talking to you also Jeanette and Michael.  Let's get running.

What part of the country are you guys in?

I'm in hot hot hot North Carolina.  I am have be force to use the treadmill at work, but last night, I finally got back outside, even though I got rained on. LOL.  It felt good though. Treadmill today for my graduation.

Happy running team.

Simon

I'll finish C25K on Wednesday and will start B210K on Saturday.  I do follow the every other day with two days rest between weeks because I am petrified of getting hurt and so far, knock wood, have been injury free except for the angry toe.  Running didn't make the toe angry, though, it was my own stupidity.  I also have a, well, no other way to put it, rather substantial amount of weight that I need to lose so I've starting doing water running on off days to speed things up without pounding joints.  If everyone goes faster than me I'll still hang around because of a) accountability b) great stories c) support and d) the warped senses of humor.

For the record, I'm having SO much fun.  It's not a case of me getting back into shape.  I have to admit that at 43, I'm finally getting into shape for the first time.  Who knew that running could be this addictive???

Laura

Oh yeah....forgot to add that I'm going with the Bluefin app, bridge to 10k.  I think that's the best option for where I am and where I want to go.  I thought about the Ease into 10K program, but figure I'd go with bridge and just repeat any weeks if I run into trouble.  It'll be interesting to compare notes with those that choose different options.

Welcome Katie, Michael, and Jeanette.  I'm looking forward to doing B210K (or whatever program we choose) with you all!!!  In case you haven't read through the other thread, I am 49 and live in northern NY.  I have NEVER in my life been a runner, but I have completed a 5K and a half marathon since beginning C25K.  Now I'm looking to improve my times!

Simon, congratulations on your graduation!!!!!!!!!!!  Bayley and I both completed our first 5Ks before completing the program.  So watch out...we are looking to better our times every time we hit the asphalt!  My next adventure is on June 25th!

Laura, you are doing such a great job.  Keep on trekkin'.  That angry ole toe can't stop you!  Can you believe how hard grooming dogs is?  School gets out here at the end of next week and grooming the 8 Siberians is at the top of my agenda.  Do you use a grooming table?  My guys don't like it, but it is so much easier on my back.  I'm thinking of investing in a portable doggie tub, too.  Think are around $200.  I wonder if my boys will stay in there...lol.  Right now I do them with the hose on the ground.  I get wetter than they do.  If I weren't in such a remote area and wasn't quite so cheap, I'd just find a good groomer in the yellow pages...haha

Marcy, I look forward to hearing about your adventures in the water.  That sounds interesting.

Keep trekkin' team!

Denise

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Welcome to our world, as twisted as our humor can be.  I hope you stick around, and we will do our best to keep you going.  I'm talking to you also Jeanette and Michael.  Let's get running.

 

What part of the country are you guys in?

 

 

Happy running team.

 

Simon

Humor?  Twisted?  Count me in!

I'm in North Mississippi, Southaven to be exact, which sits just minutes away from Memphis.

Katie, which part of MS do you live in?

Great Job everyone.  I am taking a well deserved and needed rest day today.  I really pushed for that 32 minute 5K yesterday and now my legs are feeling it.  I left my gym bag at home again so as not to get tempted by the sounds of the fitness center behind the walls near the mailboxes.  I might start B210K tomorrow, right on Bayleys heels.  who else is starting this week?  I need to put up a calendar app on here so we can keep track of each other.  Ha Ha.  My only dilemma between the different programs is that B210K is 6 weeks long and the PALA Active Beginner 10K training program is 9 weeks long.  I have not yet looked up the One hour runner program to see what it's like.  I guess I will at least stat with b210K since I already have the pod casts, and four 10-minute intervals doesn't seem too bad.  I don't mind the intervals.  You got to remember how well they worked during Week 5 of C25K.  We went from 8 minute runs to 20 minute runs, in a snap.  Intervals work.  I think the B210K intervals can work too.

Since it's a rest day for me, I will spend my lunch time researching the different programs for 10K training.  Instead of chasing the control panel on the treadmill.......LOL.

Have a great day everyone.

Happy trails.

Simon