I am so encouraged!  I was getting nervous about today (W2D1) but again, it went smoothly!  I read (I think in that book I mentioned) that concrete is the worst surface to run on and even asphalt is a little softer but I realized the streets in our neighborhood are all concrete. Hmph.  I tried running in the grass alongside the sidewalk but it was all wet because of sprinklers.  I'm not really comfortable leaving the neighborhood yet... we just moved here a month ago and I don't know the area. 

I'm curious about what those of you that run first thing in the morning eat before you head out?  This morning I had half a Fiber One bar and a small glass of OJ.  It seemed to be fine... wondering how it will be once the running starts picking up.

Kara- my 5K went a lot better than I thought.  I had only been training for the 5K for about 2 weeks so I was surprised that I was able to run pretty much the whole way.  My time was 30:00, so I was very happy with that.  It was a flat course though and the next one has hills

I took a rest day yesterday- so I have to run today!!  I don't run in the morning because they are doing construction on the road in front of my house.  I prefer to run at night, but I don't want to trip- we don't have a lot of street lights. I run right after dinner.

I am also doing a Yoga program.  I have a Yoga DVD that I do on my non-run days.  It is great because it builds strength and it helps me be more flexible.  It also helps to make sure I am in alignment.  When I first started doing the Yoga my ankle really hurt, but now that it is at the right angle it doesn't hurt.

cheers!

julie

Well I finally got off my big rear end to begin the C25K today. I got the app for my iPhone and I must say I felt a bit like Pavlov's dogs for some of it. While I was running I couldnt wait for the little bells, and when I was walking I dreaded them.

But I got through day 1 and I honeslty feel pretty good overall. I was on the track team in high school but that was 20 years ago, plus I was a jumper and sprinter. I always said I would only run if chased but I am determined.

Anyway, hope to get some encouragement and give some as well. 

I started w1d1 on 6/28.  I'm pretty overweight and have recently been in a weight loss program where I've lost almost 50 pounds.  I figured it was time to start a good workout program and someone else in the same program as me recommended the c25k program.

Day one was rough.  I've never voluntarily run anywhere.  Ever.  LOL  So I was able to make it through 2 running segments and walked the rest of the time.  Tonight when I went out for day 2, I ran 4 running segments so I'm excited to be making progress!  I wasn't sure my thighs were going to let me get through day 2, but once I got started, they loosened up and I was fine.  I'm thinking I might have to repeat week 1 again next week before I can move on to week 2, but I'm not going to give up!

I am sure I would not be able to make it through without some wonderful podcasts I found and downloaded.  It's so great because I just put them on my iPod and push play.  They tell me exactly when I need to run and when I need to walk and have some really great "get out there and move" music to keep me going!

I'm looking toward a local 5k race in mid September. Even if I haven't progressed through the entire 9 week program by then I should be able to run most of it by then which is something I never would have thought was possible before I learned about this program.  I'm excited to see how it goes and also excited to have found a group of people who are just getting started at the same time I am! 

Hi Sophitia, yeah i could join a gym in the winter, but i really hate running on the treadmill...i guess i'll have to sacrifice.  day 1 went really well today.  i'm loving the nike+.  i just need an armband for my iphone, which i ordered tonight.  hopefully it will be shipped here by next week.  it really sucks holding the phone while running.

Does the Nike + keep track of just mileage?

Thanks lovelife4!

dmb499 - I have an iPhone, not the 3Gs though so no Nike+ for me. I got a Garmin armstrap for it but found that it tends to lower the volume once in place if I take the phone out of the normal case, but I just kept it in its normal case and that fixed it fine, bit tighter fit but it worked! And the C25K from Alex Stanyovik is awesome for tracking all your intervals and listening to your own music. Though I am tempted to do the podcasts so I can use the Runkeeper App instead.

Decisions decisions

Hi- I'm pretty happy- I just ran/walked 3 miles in the HEAT!  My HR was average 128 up from 118- so I am happy. 

The Yoga I do is Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss with Suzanne Deason.  It is a little slower and has different levels for beginners to advanced.  It lasts about 45 minutes and is a lot of twists and strengthening of the spine.

The other one is Sun Salutations with Shiva Rea.  This one is more traditional and more "challenging".  The programs are a little shorter than 45 minutes, but there are 6 different programs to choose from.

I am going out of town this weekend and will have a challenge finding workouts while I am away.  I guess I will map a route and take it with me.

julie