Way to "Plan B" it, ladyveg! You've got a winning attitude!

Wow, a 12-mile bike ride! Sounds like fun, even with the barf. I DID IT! Today I did the Week One of C25K and jogged ALL the intervals! I just kept forcing myself to run as slowly as possible. It's harder than it sounds! But I did it. I'm so happy. I'm going to do it one more time on Friday, and then move to Week Two next week.

I'd say the racewalk way, to imitate running form and use those muscles. Remember: if both feet are off the ground at the same time at any point in your stride, you're technically running! After weeks of resistance, I seem to be succumbing a bit to the plague that's been spreading around Northern California. Just a bit under the weather and some runny nose/dry sinus stuff. Today is W6D3, and I'm going to do that 25 minute run, dammit! I've done research on the forums, and I think I fall in the area where, as long as I don't push too hard, it's still ok to run. I'll pair that run with plenty of water, Emergen-C, my multivitamin, and SLEEP, don't worry. Wish me luck. I'm SO excited to be off the Ullrey podcasts now. They were useful when there were intervals, but I wasn't big on the music, and listening to the same podcast three times got a little old. Now I can plug in to the gym TVs or my iPod. And my dad confirmed today that my Garmin 305 is on order!

ledyveg, congrats on getting through that rough, long week! I'm sure week 2 won't be nearly as hard for you! When I slowed waaaaay down, I described my paces to myself as (from slowest to fastest) "weak bent-kneed shuffle, medium bent-kneed shuffle, strong bent-kneed shuffle, and slow jog." I imagine that many others who saw me wondered what I was doing because it certainly doesn't resembe any "running" that we see on TV... or even out on the street, usually! I think those words probably described pretty well what I was doing. "Slow jog" is my favorite pace nowadays, with an occasional "strong bent-kneed shuffle" or "harder jog" thrown in. Which is why, when I see my reflection in a bank window or what-not, I now see a "jogger" and am just tickled pink! 'Cause two years ago that was beyond me. I am PROUD to be a jogger now! And while in attitude I may be a runner, I'd take it as a compliment if someone called me a jogger. Because I know what it's like to not be able to do even that. obiebyke, you're movin' right along now! I'm really glad you're healed up. Don't be surprised if running feels more difficult or if you need to slow down some while you're sick. That's normal and it doesn't mean you're going backwards in your progress, just that you're not at your best right now. Oh! And tell us how you like that Garmin! My BF bought himself one for Christmas and he uses it mostly just to tell his pace and distance.

Wingz you're so lucky, I want to be called a jogger too. I want to know if my pathetic 2 minute running, 6 minute walking will change soon. I wanted to start this program Sunday.. but something popped up every day this past week. Tomorrow it is. I hope. *crosses fingers* First week shouldn't be hard I think.