Forgive my ignorance but what would it change - will it work the same just posting to a different thread? Is there a lot of rocket science involved...:8}

Good job on the run eje66!  Getting out the door is always the hardest part for me, I too have an issue with will power.  I am hoping that this board will help me feel accountable and give me some good motivation... seems to be working so far!

Ann- I am an oncology nurse.  I worked in pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant for 5 years, then I switched to adult oncology, in an outpatient infusion clinic, and I have been doing that for the last 5 years.  I love it, and the strange thing is that I was sure that I would hate oncology.  My last clinical in nursing school was on the pediatric oncolgy unit and I tried everything to get it switched.  To my surprise I loved it, that was the only unit I applied to after nursing school.   I can't imagine doing anything different, it's a great fit for me.  When you find what's right for you, you will know.  Clinicals will give you a good idea of what you want to do and what you definitely don't want to do.

Hello everyone!

I completely get what you mean eje about not wanting to be left out of the group. LOL  I went to the gym today to do the W1D1 workout but after 10 min, I wasn't feeling too good, so I stopped and when did the stationary bike for about 10 min.  But after awhile of thinking, I really wanted to stay with everyone so I decided that when I got home, I would attempt the W1D1 workout again (I have a treadmill at home).

And.... I finished!  I was only walking at 2.2-2.4 and jogging at 3.8 - 4.0, but I did it.  This was an accomplishment for me because I haven't run in quite awhile, so I wasn't sure I could do it.  Even though I got through the workout, it really was difficult!  Hopefully, W1D2, on Friday, will be a bit easier.

What do you guys recommend for the in-between days; it's not convenient for me to pop in a workout tape.  Do you think semi-brisk walking on the treadmill for 20min is enough?

Also, kitapope, what's your email, maybe we could talk about working out together.

Medstudent2 - you deserve major props for going back and attempting it again...and then DOING IT! It is too easy to quit and you didn't so YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I don't think that it matters how fast or slow you are going - i know that i am not setting any speed records -  at this point it seems way more important to just get it done - no matter how slow you have to go...go easy - do what works for YOU. Someone posted maybe yesterday - was it IBmmotivated? It was a quote - something about to go farther, you have to go slower... anyway, it is all about pacing yourself and what works for you...but again - give yourself super major props for not giving up and giving in!!!!!!!!!!! I would think that alone will inspire a lot of people!

Hey Medstudent, re: your question about activity on non-running days. 

Going back to a book that I can't recommend enough 'Running for Mortals', the author talks about running days, active rest days and passive rest days.  The running days are obvious- you run. The active rest days, you give your running muscles a break, but you still do some activity.  He recommends, biking, elliptical, swimming, rollerblading.  He actually says to do any activity except running or walking because you need to give those muscles a rest every other day so you don't injure yourself. Then passive rest days you have 1 or 2 times a week and you really don't push yourself to do any real work out so your body has time to recover.  Hope that helps!

Great job on finishing your W1 D1 workout!  You are on your way!

Welcome JPH!! You are almost done with week 1, great job!

I finished W2 D1 today!! The first 90 second run, the front of my lower legs started feeling really tight, but I after the 3rd interval it started to loosen up.  I am so excited to be doing this and making progress! I am actually looking forward to running again on Saturday. I usually have to force myself to get some physical activity, but I feel so great about myself when I run, that I really like it.  Finally, exercise that I enjoy. 

Hello everyone! I couldn't have stumbled upon this thread at a better time

I just finished W1D2 - literally just got back from my run. Hard for my feet (I need better shoes and I know it) but I enjoy knowing that I've done it! I try to push myself a little bit more each time, run a little bit faster, make my form a little bit better. I've got a bad habit of giving up after a little while (d'oh!) but I'm hoping to beat that this time around. I'm planning on hitting my first 5k on September 17th, which should give me plenty of time to train.

A little bit about me. I'm a college student just finishing up exams right now and heading home for the summer in a week. I've always been overweight, but over the past 4 years I've become dangerously obese. It kind of snuck up on me unexpectedly, and now I'm a bit scared because I've tried to lose weight and get fit in the past with no success. I love watching The Biggest Loser, and when they ran a half marathon and then a full marathon, I was inspired to at least try for a 5k. I've never been a good runner, but I think mostly cause I never got in shape for it. My goal is to lose weight and be able to run the 5k without having to walk through any of it. I'm excited to give it a go, and I'm excited to go through it with all of you! I can't even imagine running for more than a minute or two at a time right now, but I know that will change in the future. I can't wait!

Keep on keeping on,

Serenade

Serenade: congrats!

I just finished w1d3. Did 2.03 miles today in 30 minutes. That included 2 minute warmup and 4 minute cooldown. My speed varied greatly, anywhere from 6.1 down to 5.2. I couldn't keep the 6.1 up for very long. Yep I'm definitely going to be slowing down as the weeks progress.

Congrats to everyone who has finished, or will finish week 1 this week!