W2 D2 done - went out this evening. Managed all of the intervals. I still found the 4th 90 second run tough but kept going this time. Did 3.2km in 28.50... not exactly record breaking speed but really feel like I'm making progress. Like you pjo1966 I'm considering heading to the park for my next run. My problem is how dark it gets early here - from next week, it will be dark about 6pm so by the time I get home from work, the park will not be an option for me. Running at night is tough going after a long day at work and 2 kids who have head colds and are not sleeping very well. Anyway after I got the kids to bed tonight, I put on my running gear, out the door and just got stuck in. Feeling great now that I am back, showered and sitting on the couch with a large bottle of cold water.

Was disappointed not to have lost any weight this week - stayed exactly the same weight but hopefully this week I will see a few pounds come off. I do feel much better and definitely find myself to be in better humour at work and at home. I'm putting it all down to the running! I'm starting studying for exams in January so running will ease some of the stress of that as well. W2 D3 on Saturday for me hopefully. How is everyone else getting on?

W2D3 is done! By the time I sit down to write I am feeling great; proud that I completed the day, slight muscle ache reminding me that I really did it.

But when I'm actually running; that's a bit of a struggle. During the run I just keep telling myself a little further, a little further. During the final cooldown walk I like to remind myself that one day I will enjoy running.

Luckily I don't have a problem with where to run other than some inclines. I live in a subdivision; so my only problem is getting past the fact that people might actually see me.

W2 D3 done! Still struggled with 4th interval of running and had to stop for about 30 seconds but started up again and added 2 more intervals of running after my 25 minutes were up to make for having to stop. I was enjoying being out in daylight (my run was Sunday morning at 9am) so decided to keep walking/jogging. Completed a 5k loop in 40 minutes 50 seconds. I did lots of stretching and some yoga when I got home - my 2 kids joined in with the stretching and yoga which was very funny!

Rhonda - I know what you mean about people seeing you - the other night when I was doing one of the walking intervals this big guy passed me jogging and yelled out 'get running - stop walking' and started laughing. I was so annoyed but seeing as it was dark, raining and he looked like he weighed about 100 pounds more than me, I decided to just ignore him!

Anyway have to say I am actually enjoying getting out now.I was really looking forward to getting out this morning. I get some quiet time to think on the walk back and have to say I am more inclined to study as well after a run. That and I am actually doing something to improve my health and fitness... all good!

Starting W3 on Tuesday. Husband is on nights for the next week so will be difficult to get out - will have to be up and out at 6am as he comes in and back by 7am so he can go to bed. Happy running everyone!

Week 3 Day 1 is done! 

I started psyching myself up for the 3 minutes last week; telling myself 3 minutes was doable, just have to put one foot in front of the other and reminding myself that I only had to do it twice. Based on my route I had a pretty good idea of the distance and I made myself keep a slow pace. The first 3 minute interval wasn't too bad, the second 3 minute interval I wasn't quite ready for the cue to say Run, but I did and it wasn't too bad. I was able to complete all the intervals and I am super proud. I've never run 3 minutes straight in my life. I know if I can do 3, I can do 5.

With that said, I may repeat this week. Over the weekend I have had some pain in one of my knees, although I had little to no pain while I was running this morning. But I wonder if I need to give my body time to catch up a little. We'll see how I feel next weekend.

Was supposed to run W3 D1 this morning but due to constant rain for past 2 days, all of the roads here are flooded so no running for me this morning. Couldn't get to the office either as our childminder's house is flooded and she couldn't get to our house to mind my daughter.... anyway weather seems to be improving now so hoping I can get out for 30 minutes this evening. Definitely will not be skipping week 3 - have a feeling it might take me 2 weeks to get all of 3 minute runs completed. Got absolutely soaked with rain when dropping my son off at preschool....it is going to be one of those days!! Going to try and get to the office once my dear husband gets up - he is working nights and is exhausted. Works with the emergency services and they had a very busy night with all the flooding. Will post later if I manage to get out running.

I'm done with Week 3 now.  Like the previous weeks, each day seemed a little easier than the last.

I think running for 5 minutes next week is going to be tough, but then again 3 minutes was absolutely impossible for me a couple weeks ago.

I've also done a bit more reading on proper stretching hoping that it might help with the sore calves.  While they are a little tender today, they aren't near as bad as before.