jb944 and obiebyke - you guys are now admins of this group. Anyone else wanting to be an admin send me an email at yanelh@hotmail.com. My hope is that the admins, who are already putting in a lot of time and lending us their experience, will work together to make this an even better place. Cheers!

OHR w3d3 done on the second attempt. I am participating in a triathlon in September, so I started my cross training this morning with a 30 minute bike ride with the intention of following it with w3d3.... wrong. I made it 5 minutes before I had to stop and go home. Never felt so defeated. The bike ride was no picnic and I shoulda known better. Went home and rested for about three hours and then ran w3d3 just fine.

I think what you may be describing - a run right after a hard bike ride - is what tri-folks call a "brick run." It's very normal for legs to feel like jello when trying to run right after a bike ride. Tri-folks will include brick runs in their training to help with the transition between bike and run, but I don't believe it's the main focus of their running training. My understanding is that IF a triathlete is training several sports in one day they'll usually do one in the morning and the other at night. I think there's a triathlete group around here somewhere... ah, here it is: Swim Bike Run I'd suggest going there with your tri questions. Good luck, and good job trying again after getting the rest you needed!

PolePole - what happened? I've been waiting to see a post telling us you've finished that first 20 minute run. You can do it! kiwi - I was very afraid of W5D3 and it took me two attempts to get through that week, but you can do it. And so what if it takes an extra week. The program is not cast in stone - just a guide for you. You need to listen to your body. But also remember that much of this is a mental thing. runswithdogs - I wish I had made my own podcasts. I wasn't a huge fan of the ullrey music, but at least I didn't have to keep looking at the watch to know when to walk and when to run. meltchett - I think this time around you will find the program much easier because you've crossed the mental hurdle and know you CAN do it. gwhutch - you are doing great. We are at about the same place - although I'm still sidelined this week. LaineT - graduation week for you. Great job! CanadianMeg - it is a mental thing - but once you get out the door it gets easier. obiebyke - you are doing great. Hope you are feeling better. What's next? Moonstar - maybe your bike shoes were too tight? Great job on your run. You are doing well. Eyedoc - where are you? I hope I didn't miss anyone since my last post. As for me - let's say it was a rough week. Last Saturday I moved a small table in my living room and my back went out - actually dropped me to the floor in pain. Fortunately I have a great chiro and with aggressive therapy, massage, light stretching, and adjustments, it is much better. The body is truly an amazing thing. Last week I really couldn't sit down without intense pain. Yesterday, DH and I went to downtown Chicago to "Bike the Drive." They close Lakeshore Drive to traffic for about 5 hours. It was a gorgeous day and we did 1.5 loops for a total of 47.5 miles! I'm still not able to run - doc doesn't want me jarring the low back right now - said we would see how I do this week and I may be able to start back next week. Enjoy the holiday!