Hi all, new week, so a new thread. Did the W6D3 run 25 min yesterday. Not too bad but I found that I had done the return trip quicker than the outward one so had to run round the car park a couple of times (parking lot to you ppl over there). I use a nice flat trail that used to be a railway so it is away from traffic and crowds and starts at my local leisure centre - hence the car park. This is a great training plan as I was getting absolutely nowhere attempting to build up my fitness by simply going out and running for as long as possible. Just waiting for the weight to melt away... Let's keep at it and good running to all.

I'm going to take it easy today. I ran my 1st 5k this last Saturday so I am taking it slow for a couple days. My race report is on the race report post that Meg started. Feel free to check it out. Hikerchick8 - I hope it goes well with the doctor, way to keep moving.

Yeah... I'm out. The doctor said he's not sure if he'd diagnose it the same as the chiropractor but in any event some of the sharp pain I have is a precursor to a slipped disc (or bulging disc, he said both - same thing?). And that always happens right after I run. Of course after I told him all of that, then I felt stupid saying "but can I still run?" Duh. He thinks I probably have a torn ligament, not spondylolithesis, but that the ligaments can take a really, really long time to heal. He said no running, period, for at least 6 months to a year. I guess I agree. After a run, sometimes I'll be standing in the kitchen, in no pain at all. Then I take a step, and my leg buckles, with stabbing pain in my lower back. I'm lucky, he says, that it goes away nearly immediately (that's the "precursor" he said to the slipped disc and that my body is trying to tell me something). So. Now what? The problem is not just exercise. I can walk 3 to5 miles a day, fine. I can go for a bike ride, fine. But it's not the same. You fellow runners get that. Running is different. But, if I don't listen to my doctor, I won't ever run again, so I suppose I'll do all the exercises he is suggesting, take the glucosamine, and hope for the best in 6 months. I'll leave the group, but I'll come back in 6 months & try again!!

Hi I'm back (in more ways than one ). So lucky I realise after reading of the health issues of others. Get well soon to all with those problems. Just back after my first W7 run - 25 mins. Nearly put this off due to bad weather, cold rain, dark and breezy turning to sleet at the end. But what made me get out the door was this: 1. Skipping runs is what got me into this weight problem in the first place, do I want to slip back? 2. The weather maybe worse tomorrow so if at all possible go out now! 3. Remember this inspiring article about a cancer survivor who ran against all the odds. If she could do it then I have no excuse. Just get out there and run. Here: http://www.c25k.com/jenny.htm All in all it was better than I dared hope. Remember that we do improve but it takes dedication. Hickerchick8 - I once had a bad back problem, they can get better look forward to that day.

Well my training has yet again fizzled out with a high demand for work and school. 4 nights a week I'm in school and 3 of those 4 nights I'm in school past 9pm and up at 5am to go to work. Well this week (actually started yesterday) I have decided that I just need to do it so i don't loose it. I am on my walkfit (self propelled walk/treadmill) and I'm waking up at 4:30am to get it done, it's only a half an hour and I'm going to do it Mon, Wed and Fri then I'll run Sat and Sun and hopefully won't loose any distance until december when school ends and I have more time to run! On a better note, my spring semester I'll be in school only 2 nights a week! I can't wait!

I can so relate to your posts about it being cold and dark. I haven't had to run in the dark, but I do have concerns about how that will go. I did a run in windpants the other day because of the windchill. Then it's been unseasonal the last couple of days so I'm back to running in shorts. Crazy! The longer it stays nice, the better.

Hey guys! It's been awhile since I checked in but I see lots of progress. Great job! My son finished C25K this week! I was so proud. 10 years old and he's run more than I did before my adult years. Wow! My wife has taken the C25K challenge as well and will finish W3 today. Keep it up, everyone!

I just finished C25K today! I couldn't have imagined it just 9 weeks ago.