Hi Everyone! Thanks to the recent podcast that I downloaded (Thanks Tyly) and the interest from Tyly's efforts and others who have downloaded this podcast to try, I thought I'd create a new club for anyone interested in completing this Couch to 5K program.

I think we should try, but is NOT required, to find a 5K we'd like to compete in once the program is complete. This is a 9 week program and the podcast can be found using your iTunes.

More information can be found here Couch to 5K (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) but the podcast will tell you when to walk and run and provides some music to run too.

Here I'd like to use this club to challenge other members to finish this 9 week program and discuss our trials and successes.

Anyone interested??

Any level/week # invited to contribute.


Come on people let's get this club going...

Tasha :hurray:

I will be starting with Week 1.

Week 1:

Work this program 3 days this week with at least one day of rest between each run day.

Tasha's results:
2.3 miles Today I completed the first run for week one, and felt the desire to run more and walk less, but I didn't want to burn myself out on the first day. So I stuck with Robert Ullrey's podcast and ran when he said and walked too when he said. My brisk walk level was 4.0mph and my run was 6.5-6.8. The last run I was really close to 2 miles total, so I actually did run for 75 seconds instead of the required 60 seconds to get to 2 miles.

I'd actually been planning on doing this right around now, so... I'm in. :D

Mind if I ask how you're tracking mileage and such? I've been meaning to get a Garmin or something like that for a while, so I'm always wanting input. Oh, and way to start out strong. Cheers.

Go here:
Running in the USA - Find Races (http://www.runningintheusa.com/Races.asp)

and find a race in your area - and where theat tshirt proudly

YAY Welcome aboard. Members Members. We love members!!! :waving:

I Know that a lot of the longer term clubs seem to fizzle out after a while, so let's keep this one going until the end and who knows, we may also start a 5K to 10K club. wooohoo!

Go here:
Running in the USA - Find Races (http://www.runningintheusa.com/Races.asp)

and find a race in your area - and where theat tshirt proudly


Thanks, Mal for the link. I'll definitely be checking it out!

About darn time...I have finally joined a club at the right time. Woo hoo!!! This has made my day!!!

By coincidence, I am starting the couch-5k plan today of all days. Just bought the shoes a few hours ago! Photocrazed, I read your post on daiseeangel diary and was happy to see you started a thread.

YAY Welcome aboard. Members Members. We love members!!! :waving:

I Know that a lot of the longer term clubs seem to fizzle out after a while, so let's keep this one going until the end and who knows, we may also start a 5K to 10K club. wooohoo!

I'mma get what I can and more, even if my blood my sweat and my tears don't mean nothin'. I'll be around for a while. I don't call myself Focus 'cause I've made a habit of flaking out on what I want. ;)

Answer my edit about tracking mileage aboooove. :)

Also hey hi hello lemon. Hahaha. Your name and journal title still crack me up.

;402915']Mind if I ask how you're tracking mileage and such? I've been meaning to get a Garmin or something like that for a while, so I'm always wanting input. Oh, and way to start out strong. Cheers.
there are tons of websites that will do tracking for you but a funnish one is

America On the Move (http://aom.americaonthemove.org/site/c.krLXJ3PJKuG/b.1524889/k.BFFA/Home.htm)

where you can pick a specific route to go along.. and keep track of your mileage along the way.

MapMyRun.com - Map your Running Routes. Find Runs. Calculate Calories, Pedometer, Distance, and More. (http://www.mapmyrun.com) allows you to see exactly how far you're runinng without a pedometer...

Here's a Canadian link for running events:

Running Races in Canada (http://www.yotta.com/run/races/index.htm)

I think this page is quite old so don't trust the dates.

Cool Running Site is still probably the best for the canucks!

Cool Runnings (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/index.shtml)

About darn time...I have finally joined a club at the right time. Woo hoo!!! This has made my day!!!

By coincidence, I am starting the couch-5k plan today of all days. Just bought the shoes a few hours ago! Photocrazed, I read your post on daiseeangel diary and was happy to see you started a thread.

Yay for more Members!! WOOOOT! Welcome aboard luscious! I'm so excited about this club and I hope my enthusiasm doesn't drive everyone else nutso.

I'm glad I downloaded the podcast and got everything together for the run yesterday. I'm so happy to have you aboard. BTW, we have very similar goals and are at about the same weight right now. Just thought I'd let ya know.

;402947']I'mma get what I can and more, even if my blood my sweat and my tears don't mean nothin'. I'll be around for a while. I don't call myself Focus 'cause I've made a habit of flaking out on what I want. ;)

Answer my edit about tracking mileage aboooove. :)

Also hey hi hello lemon. Hahaha. Your name and journal title still crack me up.

LMBO. that's true, about your name. I guess I didn't think about it that way, but hopefully if there is a time when I can't be as focused that you'll be able to keep the club running- literally. =)


As far as mileage. Today, I ran on a treadmill and used that number but I may start running outside once it warms up on a local road that's just swamped with runners and bikers. SOmetimes, I will drive the route that I run/walk as well. Hope this helps!

BTW, keep giving out the word for the COuch to 5K. =)

Photo, nice to know we are in similar places!

I went for the first session and it wasn't all that bad at all! It's a great start! I am mucho excited about this club and program, too!!! I'm sick of moaning about how happy everyone else looks when they run and how I am too much of a wuss to start.

During my session I made it out to a park I'd never been to. Its right where the river meets the ocean. I can't believe that I'd never been there!!! Crocuses were blooming up through the tall grass... It felt like spring...can you believe it...SPRING! I've always lived in a land locked province, so I haven't gotten over living on the coast.

Im definitely in!

As far as mileage. Today, I ran on a treadmill and used that number but I may start running outside once it warms up on a local road that's just swamped with runners and bikers. SOmetimes, I will drive the route that I run/walk as well. Hope this helps!

Hmm, okay. I get this a lot. I guess for now I will simply go from known point A to known point B. Thanks. :)

BTW, keep giving out the word for the COuch to 5K. =)

I'll do what I can. For example:

Hey Wishes! Stop being a wuss. :D Come on you've got to be pretty adapted to that cycling by now let's make things interesting. ;)

Oh, and welcome Trevor. Woot. Runners of the world unite!

I bought a pair of Asics Cumulous 9's today, as per the recommendation of FF on the fitness forums. I guess I'll start tomorrow. Rawr. I'm not really supposed to do any intense cardio, but whatever. Rules are for babies.

ok im in, and my daughter is gonna do it with me :)

Welcome Welcome Trevor and Wishes. Glad to see you both could make it and congrats on getting your daughter to do it with you wishes. YAY


Today is not a Couch to 5K day for me, but it is a regular cardio day, so I'll be doing treadmill depending on the weather for 60 minutes and won't worry about following the program. That for me is going to be MWF this week and maybe STuTh next week as long as it's also a 3 day week.

This is going to be tricky incorporating the Couch to 5k into my existing schedule because I do upper body one day, lower body next and then cardio.. So I'm thinking on days that it's couch to 5k and Cardio on the same day that I may have to do only the additional 30 minutes or so to finish up my 60. What do you all think?


I hope everyone found the time to do Week 1 day 1. Any thoughts or suggestions or complications so far?

I bought a pair of Asics Cumulous 9's today, as per the recommendation of FF on the fitness forums
That's the wrong reason to buy a pair of shoes... Everyone's foot is different and how they walk/run is slightly different -what might be the perfect shoe for one person - might be all wrong for another.

You should always go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes -most better running stores have employees trained to check the wear pattern on your current shoes - watch how you walk/run - and are able to suggest the best possible shoe for your foot.. .

That's the wrong reason to buy a pair of shoes... Everyone's foot is different and how they walk/run is slightly different -what might be the perfect shoe for one person - might be all wrong for another.

You should always go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes -most better running stores have employees trained to check the wear pattern on your current shoes - watch how you walk/run - and are able to suggest the best possible shoe for your foot.. .


I agree and great suggestion. I will need a new running shoe in the coming months and hope to get a shoe that takes into consideration my degrees of pronation. Although I'm sure i'll have to put down some green for one it should be worth it if it'll last a while. (Better start saving now).

You honestly don't pay all that much more for shoes at a running store than you would at a box store - definitely more than you'd spend at payless but you get what you pay for... and a good running store has a return policy - that if it is indeed the wrong shoe - you can exchange them for a different pair.

Awesome! I'll have to check more into this. I did go to a specialized store once and was fitted, but I don't remember much about what the lady said etc. Perhaps I'll get the chance this weekend when I'm out of town.

Hey - count me in!

I just did session one last night.

5 min warm up
Alternated 1 min jog at 5.0 MPH with 1.5 min brisk walk at 4.0 MPH for 20 mins
5 min cool down

total distance = 2 miles in 30 minutes

I'm not fast - mainly because I'm an indoor runner, and my treadmill sucks! I'm sure over time, I will get faster though.

Also, I don't have the podcast - no iPod for me! I am just using the guidelines on the cool runnings website.

I'm just walking tonight - no running - and doing some exercise ball exercises (abs/butt/legs).

As far as the shoe topic, I agree with visiting a running store. I wear New Balance anti-pronation shoes to prevent shin splints. The store I went to helped me find the perfect shoes for my feet, and I love them. There was a remarkable difference between the two styles of anti-pronation shoes they had me try....so definitely see someone who knows what they're doing and what you're looking for.

I also agree with Maleficent. My New Balance shoes were about $110 - about the same as the worthless pair of Nikes I had bought before them in the mall.

I found it! I found the club!!

:D

Of course right when I find it is when I have to go pick up my students from Science Lab... blah.

But rest assured, I WILL be back!

This out of my journal, but I figured I would share it here as well:

I have a big announcement to make!

I have decided to sign up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure!

It is a 5K race about 45 minutes from where I live. Well actually, there are other things you can do, but I am going to enter the 5K!

It is on May 3, so I think that will give me enough time to get 100% ready to complete a 5K!

AHHH!

I can't believe this is actually happening!

It benefits breast cancer, so I can't think of a better 5K to run as my very first one!

I already told James that he will be required to come with me, take pictures, and be proud! :D

oh wow! thats super news! woot!

I love doing rides for charity things, it makes it more fun and enjoyable.

have decided to sign up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure!


they're a good organization to raise money for - as a fairly high percentage of donations goes to actual research and not operating costs.

How much do you have to raise in order to run? (the 60mile walk money raising i did last summer was brutal)

good luck with it everyone.

I finished in December, and due to a bad month have gone back to wk 5 to train for my 5k in april.

Couch to 5k - C25K Running Program (http://www.c25k.com)

ok im in, and my daughter is gonna do it with me :)

Excellent. :D Dos runners por favor.

That's the wrong reason to buy a pair of shoes... Everyone's foot is different and how they walk/run is slightly different -what might be the perfect shoe for one person - might be all wrong for another.

You should always go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes -most better running stores have employees trained to check the wear pattern on your current shoes - watch how you walk/run - and are able to suggest the best possible shoe for your foot.. .

Hehehe. You're so funny. I did try them on first. At a running store. Where I was being fitted. They just happened to fit nicely. They did ask me for my previous shoe but the last time I ran consistently, I was 12. I also got a snazzy insert thing they said isn't really necessary (forgot to ask but I think it's because I have remarkably flat fleet and apparently don't pronate - which I did ask about) but I insisted on getting just to try out.

Not that what you're saying isn't right, of course, for the people reading. Though in my case it doesn't really matter - the chances of my injuring myself are pretty much 0. I have never even pulled a muscle in my life, and I've done some pretty ill-advised things, physically speaking.

Now that I've said that, of course, watch me somehow hurt myself today. :D




So I mapped out a route that takes me out of my apartment straight north and down along the river. Crosses some railroad tracks and hits two serious sets of lights (I think), but other than that runs along the path next to the river. Also has the advantage of being exactly 5k (3 miles) there and back.

I just got done doing some cardio....2.5 miles in 30 minutes! It was refreshing, and it puts me at 50 minutes/4 miles total for the week.

I feel like the slow kid in gym class... :blush5:

WAIT! I always was the slow kid in gym class!

Anyway, my max run speed right now is 5.0 MPH. I don't know if it's me or my crappy treadmill. Oh well, I'll get faster with time. I hope....

This may be difficult for me, but I'm in. I haven't been a runner since Jr High School so I'm interested in seeing how this will effect my body. lol

A newly made friend of mine is a mountain bike racer, and she loves exercise. It will be nice to find a program that I can do while we're at the gym together. :D

I'm going to the gym tonight so I'll try the first day of week one. I'll post about it later. :)

Today was an off day for the Couch to 5K program, but I still did my 65 minutes on the treadmill and 4miles today. I didn't run as I am afraid of 1) blisters 2) burnout and 3) shin splints or other injuries.

I'm going to edit my original post for me and keep up with how many miles I've gone during this program.

Hope you all are doing well and having a great day.

Tasha

This may be difficult for me, but I'm in. I haven't been a runner since Jr High School so I'm interested in seeing how this will effect my body. lol

A newly made friend of mine is a mountain bike racer, and she loves exercise. It will be nice to find a program that I can do while we're at the gym together. :D

I'm going to the gym tonight so I'll try the first day of week one. I'll post about it later. :)

Welcome to the club and no worries about the running, I haven't run since I was in High school 10 years ago.

So I ran 2 miles in 20 minutes just now. I could've done 3 or more I'm pretty sure, but I want to follow the rules on this one. At least to start. If it turns out to be too easy I'll crank up the heat. :flame:

The route I picked sucked with the swiftness so I just winged it all over the place and used my trusty new Google Maps Pedometer (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/") to figure it out afterwards.

[Just noticed the quick formatting buttons are broken. Now I get what that guy was talking about earlier.]

Edit: Oh, man. This is going to be addictive, I can tell. I already wanna go back out and run some more. I feel like I didn't try.

I feel like the slow kid in gym class... :blush5:

WAIT! I always was the slow kid in gym class!


LMAO. Yep that was me too! Thank goodness that we don't have to pick teams!!! That was the real sucky part!

photo,

Good idea on adding the link to this club on your signature! We will be able to recruit more wayward souls. You really are the Den Mother of this club...keep it up mommy!

Alrighty guys, I did the first day of week one. I have to admit I haven't sweat like that in a while, but it felt good. It was a small struggle, but one I enjoyed.

TrkrGrl83, I'm right there with ya on the slow kid in gym class thing. We'll gain speed together! hehe

I did 1.82 miles in 20 minutes. Not to bad, but I hope to get faster with the program. :)

forget about speed. speed will come later.

Ok, looks like today may be day 2 for some on board and it might be an off day for some.

Make sure that you all are stretching those legs and arms after each work out we definitely don't want any injuries here in week 1 (or any other week).

Congrats to all of you who have completed Week 1 Day 1 so far and gear up for week 1 day 2 today or tomorrow!!

Speed will definitely come later! I am still pretty slow, but I try!

I just finished Week 6 yesterday, and I am starting Week 7 tomorrow. Since yesterday was a 25 minute run, I am giving myself the day off of running (I am doing Tae Bo instead). I will start Week 7 tomorrow, which is a 25 minute run for all 3 days!!! :D

It's so crazy how I started in Week 1 running only 60 seconds at a time! ALL OF YOU CAN DO IT! The confidence I have now is awesome - knowing that I was only running 60 seconds at a time, and now I am running 25 minutes at a time! Stick with it! I promise that if I can do it, you can do it!!

:D

I'm on Week 1 - Day 2 today.

Here's my breakdown:

WARM UP (5 mins)

JOG/WALK ALTERNATION (20 mins)
1 min @ 5.0 MPH
1.5 min @ 4.0 MPH

COOL DOWN (5 mins)

Distance: 2.04 Miles

P.S. - Did anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night and see that Jillian made Britney run at 14 MPH?!? It was only 15 seconds - but OMG...that's crazy.

P.S. - Did anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night and see that Jillian made Britney run at 14 MPH?!? It was only 15 seconds - but OMG...that's crazy.

YES! That was crazy!! I would have flown off the treadmill! :)

You are off to a good start! :D

Can I still join?

I was focusing on weights today, which is difficult because I'm really weak, but I didn't break a sweat like I'm used to so I figured I'd try some random cardio machines for shorter intervals of time than I'm used to. First thing I did was the treadmill and I was pretty disappointed. I was expecting my mile to be much faster than it was, but my pace was sticking me at around 14min. I was honestly expecting a 10-12min max.

I don't own the club, but I'm sure Tasha won't mind! The more of us, the better! :D

Can I still join?

I was focusing on weights today, which is difficult because I'm really weak, but I didn't break a sweat like I'm used to so I figured I'd try some random cardio machines for shorter intervals of time than I'm used to. First thing I did was the treadmill and I was pretty disappointed. I was expecting my mile to be much faster than it was, but my pace was sticking me at around 14min. I was honestly expecting a 10-12min max.

Tyly is right! You can absolutely join. Welcome aboard!

Just keep us up to date as we are going to have some people on the same day and week here and some people on different days and weeks.

The more the merrier! BUt it's all still the first week for most and so far I've only completed day 1 of week 1. Day 2 is coming up today! =)

Tasha - when counting miles in our signature - do we count all miles (including those walked during the C25K AND those walked on off days) or just jogging/running miles?

Pennybear - see my earlier post about being the slow kid in gym class. My jogging speed is only 5 MPH, which is a 12 min mile. - Have no shame!

Couch to 5K Stats

2/27/2008

Members in Week 1: Focus,LillyJo, lusciouslemons, pennybear, photocrazed (Tasha), Sammyboy, Tarrish, Trkrgrl83 (Jamie), Wishes and daughter

Week 1 consists of a 5 minute warm-up,60 second runs with 90 second brisk walk in between and a 5 minute cool-down.



Members in Advanced weeks:

- Daiseeangel (Tyly)
Beginning Week 7
25 mins running all 3 days


-Daybyday
Week 5
Day 1: warm up, jog 1/2 mile (5 mins), walk 1/4 mile (3 mins) repeat 2 more times
Day 2: warm-up, jog 3/4 mile (8 mins), walk 1/2 mile (5 mins), jog 3/4 mile
Day 3: warm-up and jog 20 mins or 2 miles no walking

Don't forget your stretching.

This should be my 3rd week of C25k - but I'm only on the second run of week 2 :(

I'm running with the boyfriend and his crazy work schedules and a 3 day skiing trip has thrown our running program out the window. But we should be back on track tonight.

I need to get hold of a stop watch, so far we've just been counting in our heads!

Right I'll try and report back and hope to be able to say I've been good.

Come on every one we can do it!!

Tasha - when counting miles in our signature - do we count all miles (including those walked during the C25K AND those walked on off days) or just jogging/running miles?

Pennybear - see my earlier post about being the slow kid in gym class. My jogging speed is only 5 MPH, which is a 12 min mile. - Have no shame!


I am counting all miles since I started the C25K program. That includes any walking, running, jogging, sprinting starting with Monday Feb 25, 2008. You guys can count in a way that includes only the days that you are doing the program or include days in between if you do additional walking or jogging. I am trying to stick with walking only on days that I'm supposed to be resting so that I don't over work my joints and legs.

Definitely have no shame pennybear like trkrgrl says. I have been jogging and walking on a regular basis for about 2 months now (not any type of specific training though). Everyone will always have those who are faster and those who are slower. Just go at a pace that challenges you based on your abilities, but you do want it to be challenging!

You guys may notice a couchto5k user has been created and used to make a single post at the top of page 4 (I wish I had done this for the top of page 1). Anyway, I did this so that we can use one specific user account and/or post to update all USERS which can be a little challenging for one person to keep up with. I created this with the intention of having it available to all C25K members and all that wants can use the account and update their own statistics. If interested, let me know here and I'll send you the password to log into this account.

I think it'll be awesome to have all user data in a singular post that can be updated and we wont' have to go through trying to find everyone's results.

We will probably change the format of the post if everyone wants their mileage statistics as well, whatever works for everyone is good for me.

I'm hoping this doesn't turn into a terrible idea on my part. HAHA Which is totally possible. Ok, I'll stop :smash:over the head and hopefully get some things done here.

P.S. - Did anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night and see that Jillian made Britney run at 14 MPH?!? It was only 15 seconds - but OMG...that's crazy.
Yeah! I didn't really get the point of it. I mean really what good did that do her body. I think the risk of injury must have out weighed the benefit. I mean, if your trying to make the point that she can overcome any mental hurdles, there must be a more rationale way to get that across.

I'm heading out for day two. I'm a little frightened, I have to admit. As beginner as this first step is, I'm still a bit sore from the last session. I'll push through it though. I WILL do this!!!! Good luck to all you gym-class nerds like me! We can make it happen.

Okay, so I downloaded the podcast. I'll officially start tomorrow...so exciting! It'll be nice to blow off some steam after my two tests.

im starting monday! im scared :/

I just finished session 2 week 1. Yee Haw!!! I broke in my shiny new white shoes on the mucky trail and wet sandy beach. They are no longer "Geek White". LOL!

Okay, so I downloaded the podcast. I'll officially start tomorrow...so exciting! It'll be nice to blow off some steam after my two tests.

im starting monday! im scared :/

I just finished session 2 week 1. Yee Haw!!! I broke in my shiny new white shoes on the mucky trail and wet sandy beach. They are no longer "Geek White". LOL!

This makes me SO happy!

I promise all of you that I was the anti-runner! I was just as nervous and scared, and I really wasn't sure that I could do it! I KNOW all of you can!!!!

I still consider myself a "beginning runner", but I have so much more confidence in myself!

(Ok, I sound WAY too cheerleader/peppy, but I am so excited that all of you are giving it a try! :D )

(Ok, I sound WAY too cheerleader/peppy, but I am so excited that all of you are giving it a try! :D )

Come on now...I just used the term "yee haw"...you are the perfect amount of cheerleader we need on here. LOL!

YEE-HAW! Let's get runnin', y'all!

Said like a true Texan! :D

I really wish I would have tracked my miles like all of you are doing! What a great idea!

Day 2 of Couch to 5K was a little tougher than day 1. I pushed myself harder and for the running segments ran at 7.0mph and did the brisk walk at 4.0mph. I made it all the way, but barely...by the last 2 sections of running, I struggled and had to keep motivating in my head "it's just 60 seconds" heheh.

But I made it through and am satisfied with my efforts.

Great job to you to lusciouslemons for your Day 2 work out.

I pushed myself harder and for the running segments ran at 7.0mph and did the brisk walk at 4.0mph.

WHOA! That's awesome!!

I know I don't go that fast!

Hey guys... :)

Just wondering if I might be able to join this club too? I'm already kind of a runner but really need to build up my stamina and perhaps want to increase my speed. Plus, I'm needing to get the running back into my workouts regularly again, and I think this just might be the trick.

I hope I'm not too late or anything, I've never been involved with any of the challenges on here, so I don't quite know how they work. I've read thru this thread though and I think I get it. I still need to download the podcast and stuff.

I guess just let me know if I can join?

Thanks,
Sam

Hey guys... :)

Just wondering if I might be able to join this club too? I'm already kind of a runner but really need to build up my stamina and perhaps want to increase my speed. Plus, I'm needing to get the running back into my workouts regularly again, and I think this just might be the trick.

I hope I'm not too late or anything, I've never been involved with any of the challenges on here, so I don't quite know how they work. I've read thru this thread though and I think I get it. I still need to download the podcast and stuff.

I guess just let me know if I can join?

Thanks,
Sam

We'd love to have ya. As long as you don't laugh at the little kids. LOL. If you want to you can check out the plan on the cool running site (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) and the pod casts on Robert Ullrey's site (http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/). It may be a little beginner for you...see if its worthwhile skipping some of the weeks or trying a different plan on the cool runnings site. Otherwise, make up your own program and keep us updated on your progress. Basically, this is just a great place to see how everyone is doing and to discuss problems and successes. Welcome Sam!

Thank you so much! Also thanks for the link to the podcast, I was wondering where that was. I just printed out the plan for the C25K and it looks fun. I've never been into podcasts, so I'm excited to download it and get it on my Ipod and start runnin'!!!

-Sam

I had never used a podcast before, but this one has been very helpful! I hope it works out for you!

I am not real excited about running in the 30 mph wind, but I am too stubborn to deviate from my plan! I know it's going to slow me down, but the resistance makes for a worthy leg workout, right?! :)

Ugh. Trying to think positive! :D

Tyly, Good luck on that run in that kind of wind. WOW..

Sammy, Glad to have ya. Just jump on in and we'll update the official roster on Top of Page 4.

I hope everyone does well with their C25K program. I'll be out of town until Monday afternoon, and I'm not sure how much internet access I'll have, but if I get some, I'll try to update you how my day 3 was.

Good Luck everyone.

Finished day 1! :D

The podcast was extremely helpful. I even brought my mile down to a little under 13min, which is a little more than a minute shaved off my time yesterday, but I suppose that was on a treadmill and today I was on the track.

What is everyone doing to workout besides this? I was thinking I'd lift on off days and do some light cardio, but I'm at a loss as to what to do on days of the program. I'm used to more than just 30min of activity.

C5K Week 1, Workout 2

Ran 2.6 miles this afternoon. Suspect it was actually 3.0. Not quite sure if I did 3 or 4 laps of one particular route but I prefer to underestimate.

It's weird because I decided I'd avoid the lights n train and just do laps around the neighborhood. Felt like significantly less work (despite having less break time without the lights). Maybe I'm just crazy.

I was actually kinda sore going down the stairs today to start my run. That rarely happens to me. Yeay for adaptive stress. :D

What is everyone doing to workout besides this? I was thinking I'd lift on off days and do some light cardio, but I'm at a loss as to what to do on days of the program. I'm used to more than just 30min of activity.

I do arm weights in the evenings of my Couch - 5K days.

On other days, I do Biggest Loser DVDs, Tae Bo Dvds, and use the elliptical.

Every night I do different crunches and a few push ups.

Hope that helps! :)

Day 1 of Week 7 is complete!

I ran 2.4 miles in 25 minutes, so that is a bit better than last time.

It was tough thanks to the stupid wind! But I'm sure without the wind I would be complaining about the heat. It's always something... :)

I would like to build up my stamina and speed. I'm still pretty slow and tired at the end!

I found this site on google randomly I do believe. I'm hoping to start once the roads aren't as icy!

Congratulations, pennybear!

Tyly,

You need to run with the wind not against it and then take a cab home. LOL. Just imagine what your distance would be ten!

Sorry I was MIA yesterday - was working at another location - no Internet access.

I finished Week 1 Day 2 Wed night at 2.04 miles total. Logged miles since Sunday 2/24 total 7.38.

I worked out every day Sat through Wed, so yesterday I took a night off.

To keep with my rotation, tonight's workout will be 30 minutes of walking and abs/butt/legs on exercise ball. Tomorrow will be Week 1 Day 3 of C25K.

I fear I may not be able to move ahead as quickly as the plan calls for. I actually have a heart condition (have no fear - I've been treated by a cardiologist for two years now). It just makes running a bit harder for me (remember the slow kid in gym class thing - I had the condition then, but it wasn't "officially" diagnosed until two years ago). Basically, my heart thumps so hard/fast while I'm running that I think from time to time that it might pop out of my chest or up out my throat or that I might pass out. My cardiologist has done stress tests, echos, etc., and I am fine now (with beta blocker medication), but I just don't have the stamina I should for my age (which is probably why I run a lot slower than everyone else too). I am going to keep truckin with the plan, but I may need to repeat days/weeks where others do not need to.

Also, I noticed Wednesday that I have horrible running form. I feel uncoordinated and all over the place. Does anyone know how to fix this? Or does it just correct itself with time and practice?

Congratulations, pennybear!

Tyly,

You need to run with the wind not against it and then take a cab home. LOL. Just imagine what your distance would be ten!

HAHAHAHA! What a brilliant idea!!! :D

I try to avoid running against it, but I have to at some point to get back home.

I may have to get James to pick me up from wherever I end up at the end of my 25 minutes! :D

I fear I may not be able to move ahead as quickly as the plan calls for. I actually have a heart condition (have no fear - I've been treated by a cardiologist for two years now). It just makes running a bit harder for me (remember the slow kid in gym class thing - I had the condition then, but it wasn't "officially" diagnosed until two years ago). Basically, my heart thumps so hard/fast while I'm running that I think from time to time that it might pop out of my chest or up out my throat or that I might pass out. My cardiologist has done stress tests, echos, etc., and I am fine now (with beta blocker medication), but I just don't have the stamina I should for my age (which is probably why I run a lot slower than everyone else too). I am going to keep truckin with the plan, but I may need to repeat days/weeks where others do not need to.


Wow! I am so impressed that you aren't using your condition as an excuse not to do it! You are such a rockstar!

You do it the way you need to! I'm so impressed!

Just finished day 2 of week 1. It was a little easier for me this time. I did 1.83 miles. .o2 more than last time. lol I guess that's something. I suppose I'll track my miles like the rest of the group, but I'm only going to count the miles I do for this particular program. :D

HAHAHAHA! What a brilliant idea!!! :D

I try to avoid running against it, but I have to at some point to get back home.

I may have to get James to pick me up from wherever I end up at the end of my 25 minutes! :D



Wow! I am so impressed that you aren't using your condition as an excuse not to do it! You are such a rockstar!

You do it the way you need to! I'm so impressed!

run against the wind at the beginning of your run, if you can. you'll have more energy than at the end.

Week 1, Day 2: 2.6 miles in 30min

Actually tried running outside this time, which was interesting although a bit wet (stupid fog). I think I pushed myself a little more because I was more tired during the running, but it was still okay. I'm almost looking forward to running days. I'm so impressed with my progress from just two days, my mile is now down to about 12min.


Also, I noticed Wednesday that I have horrible running form. I feel uncoordinated and all over the place. Does anyone know how to fix this? Or does it just correct itself with time and practice?

I was wondering this myself. Sometimes I feel as though my strides are really short. I have pretty long strides when I walk, but I feel as though I'm cramping in on myself while jogging. I try to make myself stretch back out but it's very difficult. Anyone have any tricks?

C5K Week 1, Workout 3

Ran 3.0 miles tonight (I am following the times, that's just how far I got in 20 minutes). Sort of liked running in the evening with the wind. I'mma need to wear gloves next time so my hands don't turn into blocks of ice.

Had a little difficulty getting out the door to start, there, but made out alright overall. Noticed myself wanting to run past the 60s mark so I shortened up my walk intervals (to 80s walk and 70s run). I also notice I come out of the gate way too fast.

Great job, everyone who's been keeping at it. :D The hardest part really is just consistently getting started.

I don't know much about jogging form (mine is naturally good, apparently - I played a lot of sports when I was young?) but I imagine if you try to keep your thighs relatively together and take short, sure steps with your feet exactly perpendicular to your torso (facing straight ahead at about shoulder width) you're doing fine. I wouldn't be worried about your jogging stride being shorter than your walking stride. Pretty sure that is normal, if not desirable. Your stride lengthens when you are moving faster, I believe.

Penny (oh hi welcome btw :) ), I am currently performing a full body strength training routine three days a week and doing light cycling daily (in addition to either weight training or running). I'd recommend you just do whatever you can stick to that will give you results, for now. There's no need to increase your activity unless you're not making suitable progress. For me I know it takes a lot to get my body going, so I do what I gotta.

Week 1 Looks to be pretty much complete for the majority of Week 1 members. Congratulations for making it through the first week!!!

I just finished Day 3 of Week 1 today. 2.80 miles total and will be adding to my new totals soon with my walking from yesterday as well.

Hope you all are gearing up for Week #2. This weeks plan is listed below:

Warm-up 5 minutes
90 seconds jogging
2 minute brisk walk
for a total of 20 minutes and
Cool-down 5 minutes.

Keep up the hard work and again, keep doing those stretches after your workout!!!

Just finished Week 7 today.

All of you guys make me feel so slow! I only get about 2.5 miles in my 25 minute runs, but I have to keep in mind that is soooo much more than I used to be able to run! :)

Week 8 is 3 days of 28 minute runs. I can do it! I can do it! I just keep telling myself that!

Does anyone have any tips / thoughts on what to do while running to help the time pass? I do listen to music (the podcast), but I also picture myself trying on a smaller size, wearing cute clothes, seeing a smaller number on the scale, etc.

2.5 miles in 25 minutes is very good. I run a 5k (3.1 miles) in 33-34 minutes. just under 6mph. you guys doing 3miles on wk 1...I don't know how you're measuring yourselves but you have to be going pretty fast (i.e. non stop running) to do 3 miles in 30 minutes.

2.5 miles in 25 minutes is very good. I run a 5k (3.1 miles) in 33-34 minutes. just under 6mph. you guys doing 3miles on wk 1...I don't know how you're measuring yourselves but you have to be going pretty fast (i.e. non stop running) to do 3 miles in 30 minutes.

First off, as with all things fitness, what you can do is only relative to what you used to be able to do. So it ain't nothin', daisee. Good on you for being more concerned with how fast you used to be able to run. :)

Daybyday, objectively speaking, 3 miles/30 mins (6 mph) is not a very fast pace. That's only a little quicker than brisk walking. Average running speed (for a healthy, mildly fit individual), as far as I'm aware, is 15 mph. If you're walking at average speed as well (3 mph), then to run 3 miles while strictly following the program you need only be walking and running at average speeds. Of course that would mean you are "running" during your run intervals rather than "jogging", which I suspect is what makes the difference.

Not that I'm saying jogging is bad. Jogging is what you're meant to be doing. I just have issues with working at a certain intensity when my body wants more. All I'm saying is if you're running, it's not inconceivable that you are moving that distance while doing what are functionally closer to sprint/walk intervals than jog/walks. This is all particularly true for someone with an athletic background as opposed to someone who has avoided activity for most of his life (not saying that is the case here with anyone, just making the contrast).

This came up in my journal, too, haha. I guess I'll go down to the U one of these days and run laps. Kinda curious myself.

Edit: Just wanted to add that when I say average running speed I mean for short bursts, and not for distances. Even the most elite marathon runners can't sustain a 15 mph pace. They can get close (13 mph'ish I believe), but that's for hours!

ugh, not a jogger vs runner debate. running is running regardless of speed.

so what's a short burst? 1 mile? 1/4 mile? running at full tilt isn't healthy and you'll burn out pretty quick trying to sustain that kind of speed. distance first, speed second. the idea of c25k is to build your body up to be able to run 5k period.

take a look through race results and you'll see that 15mph is nowhere near the average. the top male racers in my area are around 12mph for a 5k (3.1mile) race...and if you're doing c25k on a treadmill, most don't even go to 15mph. mine tops out at 10.
for me, 33 minutes is towards the end of the pack but pretty damn good for someone who'd never run in their lives before last august.

I was asking how people are measuring their distances, if they're including the 5 minute warmup/ 5 minute cooldown or just the intervals, using a pedometer, etc. I've never included my warmup/cooldown so I'm curious...I use either my treadmill readout or nike + if I'm outside.

ugh, not a jogger vs runner debate. running is running regardless of speed.

I wasn't debating, just clarifying my use of terms.

so what's a short burst? 1 mile? 1/4 mile? running at full tilt isn't healthy and you'll burn out pretty quick trying to sustain that kind of speed. distance first, speed second. the idea of c25k is to build your body up to be able to run 5k period.

I honestly don't know much about this but runners I know are always telling me speed first, distance second. If it was distance first, shouldn't the strategy be to simply walk fast continuously and gradually increase your speed to the point of being able to run at pace? Continued below.

take a look through race results and you'll see that 15mph is nowhere near the average. the top male racers in my area are around 12mph for a 5k (3.1mile) race...and if you're doing c25k on a treadmill, most don't even go to 15mph. mine tops out at 10.
for me, 33 minutes is towards the end of the pack but pretty damn good for someone who'd never run in their lives before last august.

Which race results? Where?

Also, I did clarify that I'm not talking about a sustainable pace. Obviously (given the same level of fitness) you are going to be able to run faster during the run portion of 60s run/90s walk intervals than you are going to be able to running for the entire duration. This is the foundation of my argument.

I was asking how people are measuring their distances, if they're including the 5 minute warmup/ 5 minute cooldown or just the intervals, using a pedometer, etc. I've never included my warmup/cooldown so I'm curious...I use either my treadmill readout or nike + if I'm outside.

Oh. I just assumed you would read up and notice that, in my case at least, the information is already available in previous posts.

I do not include the warmup or cooldown. (That is a good question, though.) I use a stopwatch to time my intervals and run a fixed route I then use Google maps to calculate the length of. I'm quite certain of the distance, as I have driven it and it does register as 5 clicks.

;405993']First off, as with all things fitness, what you can do is only relative to what you used to be able to do. So it ain't nothin', daisee. Good on you for being more concerned with how fast you used to be able to run. :)


Thanks! :)

Its easy to get caught up in a what I can do vs. what others can do, but like you said, the only thing relative is what I used to be able to do! That was a long, confusing sentence, but I know you are smart enough to understand what I meant! :) I have to remind myself of how far I have come, and that is a long way! Thanks for reiterating that to me! :D

Just finished week 1. Congrats to everyone else who did as well. Looking forward to week 2!!!

Finished week one today with 1.81 miles. I'm excited for week two. More jogging. hehe

Good luck everybody.

;406045']I wasn't debating, just clarifying my use of terms.

there's no difference. running is running. slow or fast.

;406045']
I honestly don't know much about this but runners I know are always telling me speed first, distance second. If it was distance first, shouldn't the strategy be to simply walk fast continuously and gradually increase your speed to the point of being able to run at pace? Continued below.

no offense but it sounds like they don't know what they're talking about. do some reading about increasing speed, please. speed comes with increased distance. the walk/run method is basically what you're describing. you are gradually increasing the length of time (or distance) you can run and decreasing the length of time you walk...and by increasing distance, you increase speed. not interval speed, sustained speed.

;406045']Which race results? Where?

Also, I did clarify that I'm not talking about a sustainable pace. Obviously (given the same level of fitness) you are going to be able to run faster during the run portion of 60s run/90s walk intervals than you are going to be able to running for the entire duration. This is the foundation of my argument.

wherever. find some stats. look up some local race results. yes, you would run intervals faster. I based my questioning on experience with other beginner runners.

I include both the distance walked for my warm-up and cool down when counting my mileage. It's all part of the process to me.

What I am doing is walking 3.5-4.0 the first 5 minutes (I start at the lower and move up mid way) and then jog at 7.0mph for the 60 second bursts and then yesterday, I finished out my last jog at 8.0mph just to shock my body.

I am no longer in the shape I used to be, but I was a sprinter in high school, and I'm thinking 15mph is more likened to a sprinters pace than a 5K or higher. That's a 4 minute mile if it can be maintained and well, maintaining that speed for a 5K seems to be a bit of a stretch (I'm not saying it can't be done).. I am trying to search the olympic speed results and have found one guy who set a record with 12:44 which is just beyond a 4minute mile for the 5K. So I guess the best conditioned athletes can do it.

At any rate, I won't be in that kind of condition for a really REALLY long time if ever.


Hope my answers helped you out daybyday. I normally count the full 30 minutes as my 5K time.


Edited to add: I have done HIIT intervals with my treadmill which only goes to 12mph and right now, I can only sustain that for about 20 seconds, so there definitely is no way I can go as quickly as Focus can. WAY2GO on your 3 miles in 20 minutes though. Seems like you are doing a great job.

BTW, I watched this awesome program yesterday on the Discovery Channel (I think). It was about the Human body (Beyond Limits maybe) and muscles and showed how muscles work in coordination with each other for certain athletes ie.sprinters, marathon runners and also for people in crisis. I really recommend this for anyone because it does provide a lot of great information if you can catch it on the television.

Just finished week 1. Congrats to everyone else who did as well. Looking forward to week 2!!!

Finished week one today with 1.81 miles. I'm excited for week two. More jogging. hehe

Good luck everybody.

Congratulations you guys!

& Congrats Tyly for finishing up week 7! WOOT. Are you using the whole week, or are you finishing early and starting the next week very soon after?

& Congrats Tyly for finishing up week 7! WOOT. Are you using the whole week, or are you finishing early and starting the next week very soon after?

Thanks!

I don't use the whole week. I do give myself about 1 day in between runs (usually, unless the weather is too perfect not to run), and then I start the next week right after.

Okay - confession time: I've been hiding because I haven't done ANY exercise since Wednesday 2/27 - YIKES! :blush5: I planned on Thursday as an off day, but Friday and the weekend just got away from me. I often feel like I am best to not have any "totally off" day because this seems to happen to me. Yell at me if you want - I deserve it - I need the motivation please!

Also, based on my heart condition that I posted about earlier, I think I am going to go ahead and repeat week one. I don't mind being behind everyone else - this isn't a race - it's about me getting healthy. (BTW - I have a cardiologist appointment Friday and I think he's going to be VERY happy with the progress I've made since my last appointment!)

I'm making it my mission to stay on track this week. Here's my plan for the week:

Mon - Week 1, Day 3
Tue - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout
Wed - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Thu - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout
Fri - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Sat - Off (Going to a wedding - will be dancing though, I'm sure!)
Sun - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Mon - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout

Will move ahead to week 2 starting Tue 3/10

On a side note, (since no one ever visits my diary) - as of yesterday, I am "officially" down 20.6 lbs! I crossed the 20 lb threshold!! Go me!

Okay - confession time: I've been hiding because I haven't done ANY exercise since Wednesday 2/27 - YIKES! :blush5: I planned on Thursday as an off day, but Friday and the weekend just got away from me. I often feel like I am best to not have any "totally off" day because this seems to happen to me. Yell at me if you want - I deserve it - I need the motivation please!

Also, based on my heart condition that I posted about earlier, I think I am going to go ahead and repeat week one. I don't mind being behind everyone else - this isn't a race - it's about me getting healthy. (BTW - I have a cardiologist appointment Friday and I think he's going to be VERY happy with the progress I've made since my last appointment!)

I'm making it my mission to stay on track this week. Here's my plan for the week:

Mon - Week 1, Day 3
Tue - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout
Wed - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Thu - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout
Fri - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Sat - Off (Going to a wedding - will be dancing though, I'm sure!)
Sun - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Mon - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout

Will move ahead to week 2 starting Tue 3/10

On a side note, (since no one ever visits my diary) - as of yesterday, I am "officially" down 20.6 lbs! I crossed the 20 lb threshold!! Go me!

Congrats on the 20.6 lbs weight loss. I'm sorry I haven't been around this weekend to really visit diaries much. I can't wait until I hit the 20 lb mark!! GO Jamie!

As far as repeating Week 1, I think it's a great idea to get you where you want to be without pushing you so hard you might injure yourself etc. Especially having a heart condition - way to look out for your overall health!

As for not working out since 2/27, I honestly did the same thing with my C25K plan and didn't run or anything since Wednesday as well other than shopping =) Until Yesterday, so you aren't doing bad at all!

Just keep coming back for more and make adjustments where you need to. =)

Congrats on the 20.6 lbs weight loss. I'm sorry I haven't been around this weekend to really visit diaries much. I can't wait until I hit the 20 lb mark!! GO Jamie!

As far as repeating Week 1, I think it's a great idea to get you where you want to be without pushing you so hard you might injure yourself etc. Especially having a heart condition - way to look out for your overall health!

As for not working out since 2/27, I honestly did the same thing with my C25K plan and didn't run or anything since Wednesday as well other than shopping =) Until Yesterday, so you aren't doing bad at all!

Just keep coming back for more and make adjustments where you need to. =)


Tasha, you made me feel better! Thanks buddy!

And I know you visit my diary! I should have mentioned you! You're one of the only ones though! :(

Tasha, you made me feel better! Thanks buddy!

And I know you visit my diary! I should have mentioned you! You're one of the only ones though! :(

There are so many people on the forums that it's hard to continue adding more and more people to visit and respond to without sitting in front of the pc all day, which I sometimes end up doing. But, I'm going to be doing my best to focus on all of the people within the C25K journey! Because we are a team!!!

I just need to make sure I dont' forget anyone. hehe.

Hey everybody. I have officially gotten thru Week 1 days 1 and 2. I will be doing Day 3 on Tuesday. I really like doing it. I haven't gotten the podcast yet, so I've just been monitoring the time on the treadmill. I'm excited to finish week 1 and move onto week 2.

Hope everyone is having a Happy Happy Monday, lol!

-Sam

wtg everyone! keep it up!

Week 2 Day 1
Made it through Week 2 Day 1. 2.47 miles and 30 minutes

warm up
1st 90 second run @ 6.5mph
2 min walk 4.0
2nd 90 second run @ 6.8mph
2 min walk 4.0
3rd 90 second run @ 7.0mph
2 min walk 4.0
4th 90 second run @ 7.3mph
2 min walk 4.0
5th 90 second run @ 7.0mph
2 min walk 4.0
6th 90 second run @ 7.3mph
cool down

I didn't want that to be the end of my cardio so I continued beyond the cool down for about 15 minutes at 4.0-4.2 and then started doing some interval running. I'd run at 6.5 for 2-2.20 minutes and then walk to catch breath at least a minute, sometimes more and then run and did this for about 5 times.

Total time today 65 minutes 5.20 miles

Okay - confession time: I've been hiding because I haven't done ANY exercise since Wednesday 2/27 - YIKES! :blush5: I planned on Thursday as an off day, but Friday and the weekend just got away from me. I often feel like I am best to not have any "totally off" day because this seems to happen to me. Yell at me if you want - I deserve it - I need the motivation please!

Also, based on my heart condition that I posted about earlier, I think I am going to go ahead and repeat week one. I don't mind being behind everyone else - this isn't a race - it's about me getting healthy. (BTW - I have a cardiologist appointment Friday and I think he's going to be VERY happy with the progress I've made since my last appointment!)

I'm making it my mission to stay on track this week. Here's my plan for the week:

Mon - Week 1, Day 3
Tue - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout
Wed - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Thu - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout
Fri - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Sat - Off (Going to a wedding - will be dancing though, I'm sure!)
Sun - Repeat Week 1, Day 3
Mon - 30 mins at 3.0 - exercise ball workout

Will move ahead to week 2 starting Tue 3/10

On a side note, (since no one ever visits my diary) - as of yesterday, I am "officially" down 20.6 lbs! I crossed the 20 lb threshold!! Go me!


Hey, it's ok to repeats weeks. At least you're not giving up right?! :D Get back out there and run girl! :)

PS: Awesome job on your weight loss!!

Hey everybody. I have officially gotten thru Week 1 days 1 and 2. I will be doing Day 3 on Tuesday. I really like doing it. I haven't gotten the podcast yet, so I've just been monitoring the time on the treadmill. I'm excited to finish week 1 and move onto week 2.

Hope everyone is having a Happy Happy Monday, lol!

-Sam

I do the same Sam. I keep track of time with the treadmill. I have an I-Pod, but my I-Pod and I don't get along all the time. :)

Good morning everyone! Just checking in and staying accountable.

Last night I finished the Week 1 Day 3 workout with 2.03 miles in 30 minutes. I was thinking and you know what? I think am going to go ahead and move on to Week 2 on Wednesday. I actually saw an improvement in my stamina (and a little better form already), so why not give it a try? If it's too hard, I'll back down to the Week 1 workout.

Tonight is just my light walking night...no jogging for me.

So how'd everyone do last night?

Man, I am totally ticked off.

I just redrove the route that I have been running, and I discovered that it isn't .8 miles like I thought. It's actually only .6 miles! GRRR.

I know that doesn't sound like too huge of a difference, but it's a huge difference to me!

I run the route 3 times, so when I thought I was running 2.4 miles, I was actually only running 1.8. I have more work to do than I thought. How depressing.

:(

Aw, that sucks daiseeangel. Well, now you have some extra movtivation behind you to step up your work out. I'm sure you'll be up to speed in no time. :)

I started week 2 day one, and it was a little different. Sometimes I was getting annoyed with the extra jogging, and then other times I was like "Bring it on!" I guess I'll have to see how the next two go.

I did see a little improvement in my speed. 1.91 miles in 20 minutes.

May I ask what the name of the podcast is on itunes?

I am interested in starting this running plan and the music would help greatly.

Thanks!

If you search "Podcasts for running" it should pop up. It's creator is Robert Ullrey. Good luck in finding and welcome if you should join the club!

Good morning everyone! Just checking in and staying accountable.

Last night I finished the Week 1 Day 3 workout with 2.03 miles in 30 minutes. I was thinking and you know what? I think am going to go ahead and move on to Week 2 on Wednesday. I actually saw an improvement in my stamina (and a little better form already), so why not give it a try? If it's too hard, I'll back down to the Week 1 workout.

Tonight is just my light walking night...no jogging for me.

So how'd everyone do last night?

Great job finishing up week 1 and feeling great. So you are basically doing what I did with week 2.. started soon after week 1. I felt great doing it too. Just don't be afraid to move back a day if needed.

I think I'm starting to get addicted to this running stuff and hope I can keep myself only on walk mode today. Yesterday I was dripping sweat and boy did that make me feel awesome. When I was walking after I finished the podcast for the next 15 minutes, I started cooling down and wanted to be sweating more.. haha so I started running again. =) (I'm dumb)

Man, I am totally ticked off.

I just redrove the route that I have been running, and I discovered that it isn't .8 miles like I thought. It's actually only .6 miles! GRRR.

I know that doesn't sound like too huge of a difference, but it's a huge difference to me!

I run the route 3 times, so when I thought I was running 2.4 miles, I was actually only running 1.8. I have more work to do than I thought. How depressing.

:(

Oh Tyly, that sucks! I know that must be really upset you last night, but look on the bright side, you are still running that entire time and running an entire 25 minutes without stopping. Yeah, it's an obstacle, but well, it's one that you can overcome!! We are all hear for ya.

Tasha: I know what you mean about being sweaty and proud! I walk around the house all confident each time I finish another C25K session! Make sure you WALK only today - no injuries please!

Tyly: That stinks your distance was off, but you know what, you're still an awesome motivator and inspiration for the rest of us. Don't be depressed! We all know you'll push yourself to get where you want to be.

Oh Tyly, that sucks! I know that must be really upset you last night, but look on the bright side, you are still running that entire time and running an entire 25 minutes without stopping. Yeah, it's an obstacle, but well, it's one that you can overcome!! We are all hear for ya.

Tyly: That stinks your distance was off, but you know what, you're still an awesome motivator and inspiration for the rest of us. Don't be depressed! We all know you'll push yourself to get where you want to be.

Thank you so much ladies! That is why I am here. All of you are such wonderful, motivating people!

I just need to suck it up, and look at it as a challenge. I know I can keep going longer, harder, faster, and stronger!

I start my 28 minute runs today!

Thank you so much ladies! That is why I am here. All of you are such wonderful, motivating people!

I just need to suck it up, and look at it as a challenge. I know I can keep going longer, harder, faster, and stronger!

I start my 28 minute runs today!

If I didn't know what you were talking about, I'd think you were talking about something else. haha

If you search "Podcasts for running" it should pop up. It's creator is Robert Ullrey. Good luck in finding and welcome if you should join the club!

I found it. Thank you so much!

If I didn't know what you were talking about, I'd think you were talking about something else. haha

Haha!! That is too funny! :D

Sorry to hear about the distance errors Tyly. No big deal though. Your doing amazing!

I did 20 minutes on the elliptical today, followed by Week 1 Day 3 of the program. Feel amazing! I will definitely be starting Week 2 on Thursday!

I guess amazing is my word of the day, lol....

-Sam

Week 2, day 1:
I'm not really sure about my mileage today. I went running at the park and according to their trail markers I only ran 2miles in 30min, however their trails leaves out a large section I had to run to reach another trail, so I assume I'm just below my normal speed, which is somewhat discouraging considering I was jogging for a longer period of time. Not to worry though, I feel so refreshed after I get home that I know I'll keep up with it. I haven't decided whether I prefer jogging outdoors or on the indoor track so I'll keep mixing it up, especially while the weather is nice.


Sometimes I was getting annoyed with the extra jogging, and then other times I was like "Bring it on!" I guess I'll have to see how the next two go.


Ha, I wish I were like that. I was more like "why am i still running?" lol I'm sure all the people walking their dogs were amused by the face i was probably making.

Spring break is next week, so I'm going to have to disrupt my schedule. To make up for it I started week 2 day 1 today instead of tomorrow like planned and will finish week two before i leave. Then when I get back, I'll do one day of week 1 and one day of week 2, then officially start week 3.

Finished Day 1 of Week 2. I have not figured out how to dress for the weather. I wore one too many layers today but I forgot my gloves so my hands were cold. Part of the learning curve. If this running thing catches on, I might have to invest in some decent clothes for my runs. I was looking like quite the uber geek in my bright red fleece pants...especially when I run like a granny. Then again I don't want to be the newbie runner all decked out in the ultra-technology clothing, sun-visor, hip pack and water bottle! (No offense to anyone who fits into either category. LOL)

The session was good and I feel like it was a bit of a push more than last week, but not too much. Keep it coming!

C5K Week 2, Workout 1

Ran 2.6 miles tonight. Went out in the -10 C cold to do it, too.

I decided to modify the program a bit to make it a little more challenging. What I did was instead of 90s run/ 120s walk I did 90s run/90s walk. Which of course means I did 7 intervals instead of 6. I also tried to control my urge to run really fast for the first couple laps. As you can see those two changes resulted in a pretty hefty decrease in overall distance, but they also made for a smoother and more enjoyable run. It felt like sailing through the clouds. I really liked it. :D

Glad you're enjoying yours as well, Penny. Cheers to everyone else who's keepin' on out there. :)

Just checking in for my daily accountability...

Last night was an off night for me, so I just walked on the treadmill. I did 3.45 miles in one hour.

Tonight is Week 2, Day 1 for me. Wish me luck...

Did Day 1 of Week 8 last night!

There's more in my diary, but I didn't want to double post...

Is it bad if I double post? I don't know how many read my diary and would have to read the same thing twice...

Bon chance, TrkrGrl83. :)

Is it bad if I double post? I don't know how many read my diary and would have to read the same thing twice...

I know I do. Of course my journal's on the other forums, but still: if I'm going to hell I'd rather have company. ;)

Is it bad if I double post? I don't know how many read my diary and would have to read the same thing twice...


I think it's fine to post that portion in both sections as it applies to those who read your diary who are not in the C25K and it applies here.

If it's something that someone has already read, hopefully they are smart enough to realize that they don't have to read the rest and jump to the next thing.

I can't get to diaries everyday, but I try to get here everyday and read how this team is going. =) POST POST POST!!!!

Today's my momma's 43rd birthday! :)

Yesterday I ran my 28 minutes. Only 2 more days of Week 8!

I almost ran the entire 2.4 miles (correct distance his time! GRR. still mad about that.) in the 28 minutes. That tells me that I am going pretty darn slow! Bah. Oh well... I'm just going to keep pushing myself.

The way I see it is that I have until May 2nd to train for the 5K.

I began the Couch - 5K program at the beginning of January (the 7th) as a total non runner. In just under 2 months, I have gotten to where I can run 28 minutes straight. Not fast, but I can do it.

Judging by that progress I made in 2 months, I am certain that in 2 more months I can train myself to run the entire 3.1 miles at a decent speed. I can almost run 2.4 miles in 28 minutes, so I'm sure that I can reach 3.1 miles in 35 minutes (at the most! - hopefully even faster!) by May 2nd.

I'm trying so hard to be positive about this! :)

Just checking in for my daily accountability...

Last night was an off night for me, so I just walked on the treadmill. I did 3.45 miles in one hour.

Tonight is Week 2, Day 1 for me. Wish me luck...


You did better than me. I didn't really do any considerable amount of walking and no running at all. I guess I did push the shopping cart around the grocery store and I walked a few laps around the gym's indoor track.. not enough to count though. :(

You are doing great.. I'm sure you'll hit W2 D1 running! =)

w2 d2 complete. I only did the program today. No extras since tonight is a Lower body workout at the gym.

2.5 miles, 31:30 time.. forgot to look at calories. Oh well.

I gotta figure out my calf problem too. I've been having pain in the inner front portion of my calves (both sides) not on my shins, but where the inner front of the soleus muscle attaches to the bone. It hurts like a beyotch. Started bothering me last year when doing Aerobics and volleyball and it's been hurting ever since. Any ideas??

Today's my momma's 43rd birthday! :)

Yesterday I ran my 28 minutes. Only 2 more days of Week 8!

I almost ran the entire 2.4 miles (correct distance his time! GRR. still mad about that.) in the 28 minutes. That tells me that I am going pretty darn slow! Bah. Oh well... I'm just going to keep pushing myself.

The way I see it is that I have until May 2nd to train for the 5K.

I began the Couch - 5K program at the beginning of January (the 7th) as a total non runner. In just under 2 months, I have gotten to where I can run 28 minutes straight. Not fast, but I can do it.

Judging by that progress I made in 2 months, I am certain that in 2 more months I can train myself to run the entire 3.1 miles at a decent speed. I can almost run 2.4 miles in 28 minutes, so I'm sure that I can reach 3.1 miles in 35 minutes (at the most! - hopefully even faster!) by May 2nd.

I'm trying so hard to be positive about this! :)

that's awesome, go you!

it's pretty incredible what the program can do. I finished it in Dec. of last year and when I started I'd never run in my life. I remember huffing and puffing through wk1 day1. Thinking that I can now run 5k is pretty amazing. As long as it's fun and you're enjoying it, that's all that matters.

w2 d2 complete. I only did the program today. No extras since tonight is a Lower body workout at the gym.

2.5 miles, 31:30 time.. forgot to look at calories. Oh well.

I gotta figure out my calf problem too. I've been having pain in the inner front portion of my calves (both sides) not on my shins, but where the inner front of the soleus muscle attaches to the bone. It hurts like a beyotch. Started bothering me last year when doing Aerobics and volleyball and it's been hurting ever since. Any ideas??

are you doing any stretching that targets that area?

are you doing any stretching that targets that area?

I have been trying to, but maybe I'm not doing the right kind. Any ideas?

I took some photos today and circled the exact area that bothers me.. it's like right in the middle of that area and it's definitely not muscle pain.. it has something to do with the bone too. :willy_nilly:

Like I said, it initially started when I was playing volleyball about 4-5 hours a week and doing Aerobics 2-3 hours a week back in Aug/Sept. In January, when I first started walking and running, they both hurt so bad I was in tears at times and unable to walk on a daily basis and had to quit walking early on some trips because of the pain. I'm not sure if the pain has weakened or if I have just gotten used to it. I just wish I could make it stop!

I gotta figure out my calf problem too. I've been having pain in the inner front portion of my calves (both sides) not on my shins, but where the inner front of the soleus muscle attaches to the bone. It hurts like a beyotch. Started bothering me last year when doing Aerobics and volleyball and it's been hurting ever since. Any ideas??

Are you positive it isn't shin splints? I know you said it's not technically on your shin, but since you think it's a pain in the bone and on the muscle perhaps it's the same thing but in a different area. What kind of pain is it (sharp, dull, constant, comes in waves, etc.)? Are there any other symptoms (swelling, tenderness, etc.)? Do other parts of your body hurt?

Are you positive it isn't shin splints? I know you said it's not technically on your shin, but since you think it's a pain in the bone and on the muscle perhaps it's the same thing but in a different area. What kind of pain is it (sharp, dull, constant, comes in waves, etc.)? Are there any other symptoms (swelling, tenderness, etc.)? Do other parts of your body hurt?

Well, I was thinking that shin splints only occurred in a single area of the shin, and after doing some research this evening I am finding that's not the case. It looks like it could be medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints) just on the inner bone/muscle area.

The pain is pretty sharp at times and hurts worse on my right leg than my left when I'm in action. If I apply pressure to the bone of the area, it sends a sharp pain on both sides though. It's not constant pain though. It didn't really bother me much today until I did my C25K, but it's not so bad that I want to quit doing it. I'd like to find ways to stretch or change the way I'm running (Like if I'm not going heal first or whatever). I'm going to start paying attention to what makes it a lot worse.

I had been on an anti inflammatory for a torn ligament in my finger, and that could have made the pain better over the last 2 months and now since I haven't really been taking them, I'm wondering if that's why it's getting worse.

Week 2, Day 2:

I'm so slow, argh! I don't know if it's the running outside or if I had been miscounting my laps around the track. I think I'll stay with the outside running until the weather gets nasty (i.e. hot), especially since I'll be running my 5k outdoors, not on a track. Instead of building up to week three the once i get back from spring break, i may just redo week 2. I think it'll be best for my stamina and speed in the long run.

I got some friends to commit to a 5k next spring, by then I should be a speed demon. :D

So I have this test tomorrow that I was having trouble concentrating for, so I decided to go to the rec and burn off my excess energy so I could focus...I never knew so many people worked out after 10pm. There wasn't a cardio machine open. I ended up on the track and it was so much easier to do a week 2 program now than it was this morning. I think half of it was because I was trying to pace myself with people that looked like seasoned runners. I think I need to find a jogging buddy...

Today's my momma's 43rd birthday! :)

Yesterday I ran my 28 minutes. Only 2 more days of Week 8!

I almost ran the entire 2.4 miles (correct distance his time! GRR. still mad about that.) in the 28 minutes. That tells me that I am going pretty darn slow! Bah. Oh well... I'm just going to keep pushing myself.

The way I see it is that I have until May 2nd to train for the 5K.

I began the Couch - 5K program at the beginning of January (the 7th) as a total non runner. In just under 2 months, I have gotten to where I can run 28 minutes straight. Not fast, but I can do it.

Judging by that progress I made in 2 months, I am certain that in 2 more months I can train myself to run the entire 3.1 miles at a decent speed. I can almost run 2.4 miles in 28 minutes, so I'm sure that I can reach 3.1 miles in 35 minutes (at the most! - hopefully even faster!) by May 2nd.

I'm trying so hard to be positive about this! :)

Awesome job daiseeangel!! I hope I can say that when I hit week eight. Day two of week 2 was harder for me than the first day. That worries me a little bit. I'll explain more in my post.

I finished Day 2 Week 2 Tuesday morning. I jog/ walked 1.84 miles in twenty minutes. Weird thing is I found day two harder than day one. That worries me a little bit because I was hoping things would get easier as I went along.

I think it can be accounted to two things though. I just kind of quit smoking (I say kind of because saying "I quit forever" puts a lot of pressure on me lol), so maybe my body is stressed out. Most think quitting smoking is all just lollypops and puppies, but the first few weeks even months it doesn't feel good.

Also, much like you photocrazed, I'm having bad pain in my left foot. To be more precise the pain is coming from my heel. I don't know what's going on with it, but when I run it starts to bother me. If I press on a part of the heel I feel the pain too. The back of my heels is a little raised almost like there is extra bone. I would think this was a problem, but my other foot is sort of like that too. I need to get it checked out, but getting a doctor's appointment takes FOREVER! I just hope it isn't anything to serious. I also hope I'm able to run like I'm suppose to without the pain.

Good morning runners...

Checking in - I did not work out in any shape or form last night and feel like a total loser this morning because of it.

Anyone who reads my diary knows that my husband and I have been fighting, and we finally settled it all last night, but it took almost 3 hours...and until we were done fighting, it was 7:30-7:45ish. I go to bed around 9-9:30ish, so if I would have done W2, D1 that late, I never would have slept.

Ughh...and I was really looking forward to W2, D1!! Honest...

Tonight after work, I have to get my hair done (which takes FOREVER!), so I am going to TRY to work in W2, D1 tonight.

I want to post more on how everyone else is doing, but will need to do so later. It is 8:37 now and I need to leave at 9:15 to go to the cardiologist, so I better get some actual work done before I leave!!

I finished Day 2 Week 2 Tuesday morning. I jog/ walked 1.84 miles in twenty minutes. Weird thing is I found day two harder than day one. That worries me a little bit because I was hoping things would get easier as I went along.

I think it can be accounted to two things though. I just kind of quit smoking (I say kind of because saying "I quit forever" puts a lot of pressure on me lol), so maybe my body is stressed out. Most think quitting smoking is all just lollypops and puppies, but the first few weeks even months it doesn't feel good.

Also, much like you photocrazed, I'm having bad pain in my left foot. To be more precise the pain is coming from my heel. I don't know what's going on with it, but when I run it starts to bother me. If I press on a part of the heel I feel the pain too. The back of my heels is a little raised almost like there is extra bone. I would think this was a problem, but my other foot is sort of like that too. I need to get it checked out, but getting a doctor's appointment takes FOREVER! I just hope it isn't anything to serious. I also hope I'm able to run like I'm suppose to without the pain.

I am a former smoker and I know how it is quitting. Although I quit 2-15-1998. The first 2 years or so were hell off an on and after that, I still craved cigarettes for another 6 years I guess. But if you smoke one (which I did in 2002, at least I tried to smoke one) you realize the taste isn't the same as you last remembered and crave and it's quite nasty.

I know you can do it if it's something that YOU want to do. I also hope you get your foot checked out and find out what the problem is. Good Luck!

Good morning runners...

Checking in - I did not work out in any shape or form last night and feel like a total loser this morning because of it.

Anyone who reads my diary knows that my husband and I have been fighting, and we finally settled it all last night, but it took almost 3 hours...and until we were done fighting, it was 7:30-7:45ish. I go to bed around 9-9:30ish, so if I would have done W2, D1 that late, I never would have slept.

Ughh...and I was really looking forward to W2, D1!! Honest...

Tonight after work, I have to get my hair done (which takes FOREVER!), so I am going to TRY to work in W2, D1 tonight.

I want to post more on how everyone else is doing, but will need to do so later. It is 8:37 now and I need to leave at 9:15 to go to the cardiologist, so I better get some actual work done before I leave!!

GOod Luck today at the docs, and I'm glad you and hubby have gotten the vacay thing figured out. I'll go check your diary soon! Hit up w2 d1 tonight, and things move right along if you can. =)

I haven't posted in what seems ages (at least 4 pages ago!)

In my last post I said that the bf and I had been slacking but we were off for a run that night. Well completed that run (3rd run of week 2) and I just wanted to keep running it was great, but we haven't run again since then.

We always try to run together and as lately he hasn't been finishing work until 9pm, last night it was 10:45, we haven't been going.

I guess I should take the initiative and go and run on my own, but it's much more enjoyable when we do it together. The fact that we do it together is what makes us do.

I know he'll be home late again today and we are out for dinner with friends tomorrow so it means I wouldn't do any runs until Saturday.

I am going to have to see if I can get my head around running solo. It seems that most people in the group are solo runners. And you all seem to be much more disciplined than me. Any tips?

Congratulations to all you that are sticking to it. I hope you all feel great cos you deserve to :)

I'm back - doc says I'm fine and good to go for the next 10 months.

Tasha - are you getting those new running shoes you mentioned any time soon? When I got my first pair on anti-pronation shoes, the running store had a special foot doctor (he wasn't a podiatrist - can't remember what they called him) who listened to me as a I described the pain I was getting while running and showed him the areas it hurt (like you did with the pics). I don't remember all that much about it now because it was literally years ago, but I do remember he was EXTREMELY helpful and I haven't had a single shin-splint yet. In fact, he was so helpful that I vowed all of my running shoes would come from that store from that point forward. Just a thought on how you could find out exactly what the problem is...

This brings up a shoes question for anyone who wants to answer. What's the life of a pair of running shoes? How frequently should I replace them? I do buy good shoes (New Balance), but I know they won't last forever...

LillyJo - I prefer to run alone rather than with my husband. Yes, I run on a treadmill, but he has offered to run with me outside. He wants to chat, and I really need to focus because I have horrible form and am really slow. That's why I run alone.

Pennybear: My goodness. I could never workout after 10 PM and get a decent night's sleep! Good luck getting ready for that 5K!

Today's my momma's 43rd birthday! :)

Word to your mother.


I am going to have to see if I can get my head around running solo. It seems that most people in the group are solo runners. And you all seem to be much more disciplined than me. Any tips?

I don't know that there's any trick to it. I mean, you just tell yourself you're going to do it, and then you follow through. Do that a couple times and your discipline improves and you start to develop a sense of accomplishment. Just like working out a muscle, really. Train hard and you will become stronger.

When I have to talk myself up to it I ask why I want to do the things I want to do. If that doesn't work (and it usually does), I outline my choices for myself (undisciplined, fat and weak or strong-willed, lean and strong) and ask myself which I want until something inside me responds. And if that doesn't work, I put on some "strong" music and read something motivational from what I call my "hope box" (a little basket of collected papers and items that help me remember why and what I want). If all of that managed to fail me (and it hasn't yet), I'd tell myself I obviously don't want it bad enough and to just not. Then I'd feel really really bad about myself until I got up and did it haha. :D


This brings up a shoes question for anyone who wants to answer. What's the life of a pair of running shoes? How frequently should I replace them? I do buy good shoes (New Balance), but I know they won't last forever...

They say every 300-500 miles. Sometimes 400-500. Supposedly it's even better to have two pairs and rotate them, which will let you get a little more out of them. To be honest I'm not terribly clear on why. Odor maybe? Haha. I just use Lysol II Country Fresh spray. Not even dookie (horse, I swear) is a match for Country Fresh.

Today's my momma's 43rd birthday! :)

How depressing i'm the same age as your momma? I'm old enough to have a married daughter?
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They say every 300-500 miles. Sometimes 400-500. Supposedly it's even better to have two pairs and rotate them, which will let you get a little more out of them. To be honest I'm not terribly clear on why. Odor maybe? Haha. I just use Lysol II Country Fresh spray. Not even dookie (horse, I swear) is a match for Country Fresh.

A runner I used to know, explain the two shoe thing for me. When you run everyday, especially for long distances, the foam and support stuff in the shoes needs a chance to "puff" back up. It takes over 24hrs to do that. If you run in the same shoes day everyday, the foam is continually compressed and doesn't do what its supposed to. I don't think its as big of a deal for those of us who don't run everyday.

How depressing i'm the same age as your momma? I'm old enough to have a married daughter?
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I need a window...

If it makes you feel any better...my mom's birthday was yesterday as well...she's 58.

How depressing i'm the same age as your momma? I'm old enough to have a married daughter?
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I need a window...

I'm not married! But I guess I'm old enough to be married.

You are young at heart, Mal! :)

Supposedly it's even better to have two pairs and rotate them, which will let you get a little more out of them. To be honest I'm not terribly clear on why.
It allows the shoe to dry out completely before wearing them again...

Total crap.

I am supposed to be running today, but the weather is horrible. It's pouring down rain, and it's only like 40* outside. They are saying it's going to snow. Crap. I'm dedicated, but not that dedicated! Lol!

I am so ready for it to stay at beautiful spring weather. We keep getting teased. We'll have a day or two of gorgeous weather, and then it'll turn to crap again.

Boo.

long as you don't wear a white tshirt -it's all good :) go splash in puddles :) it's fun..

running in heavy rain rules. mostly when its warm tho.

Hey errbody...

I got thru the whole first week of the C25K program. I was supposed to start Week 2 today but, I didn't. I plan on starting it Fri. morning. and then doing Week 2 Day 2 on Saturday. I don't think your supposed to do the days back to back but in this case I have to....

I have a few pairs of running shoes I rotate thru. I think it's best that way, if you can swing it.

-Sam

Sorry guys, but no running in 40* pouring rain.

Personally, I think that's nuts.

I am trying to get fit, not pneumonia! :)

Sorry guys, but no running in 40* pouring rain.

Personally, I think that's nuts.

I am trying to get fit, not pneumonia! :)

But Pneumonia is even better for weight loss than The Cabbage Soup Diet!

Sorry guys, but no running in 40* pouring rain.

Personally, I think that's nuts.

I am trying to get fit, not pneumonia! :)

My exact thoughts when I left class this afternoon....miserable.

C25K Week 2, Workout 2

2.6 miles.

Didn't "feel like" going out to run tonight. My mind was extremely intent on convincing me that I didn't have any energy and that it was too late and blah blah blah. Took me almost an hour to finally step out the door, but I did. :flame:

I did not make it out for my run tonight. I completely, no word of a lie, ran out of time. I was hoping to do it today because tomorrow is going to be almost as busy as today and it supposed to rain. Running in the rain does seem too appealing. It going to happen sooner or later.

I checked in with my kinesiologist yesterday for my back exercises (from a car accident in August). He thinks that the running sounds like a good plan, but thinks that my back problems might creep up a bit with the longer running intervals. He's says to repeat a week or two before moving on if it happens. Good advice for all of us with our various problems!

Good morning all:

I, once again, did not get in any exercise last night. I never got home from my hair appointment until 7:30 last night, and as I mentioned yesterday, I go to bed between 9-9:30, so it was too late.

Will shoot for Week 2, Day 1 yet again tonight. (A bonus: tonight is Friday night so there's no need to be in bed as early as I usually am!)

I will exercise tonight.
I will exercise tonight.
I will exercise tonight.
I will exercise tonight.....

How'd everyone else do?

I just found this club. Can I join? I've never been a runner before so I'm starting from gound zero.

I just found this club. Can I join? I've never been a runner before so I'm starting from gound zero.

Since no one else is around today (not that they'd mind anyway), I say "YES!" So, welcome aboard! :seeya:

Make sure you check in frequently and let us know how you're doing.

I will. Thank you. I won't be starting until Monday. We have snow on the ground today.

I finished Week 2 Day 2... in the rain and in the dark! This is a big accomplishment for me. It looks like everyone else is doing great as well! Keep it up, buddies!

Welcome Smith123! We are glad to have you j