Yes! A lot of us modified or repeated weeks. Nothing says you have to finish in x number of weeks. If you are really having trouble, stay where you are at and repeat the week. Your body needs to adjust to the new activity. Also, how fast are you going? You should be able to carry on a conversation while you are running - if not, slow down!

I took a lot longer when I did it too... and I was in my early 30's. Heck, yeah, take as many weeks as you need to. The goal is to become a runner, not just to follow someone else's program. The program's a tool, not an end in and of itself. Always adapt a training program to fit the athlete - not the other way around!

Thanks, everyone, for the good advice. In a few minutes, I am out to do a week 3, yet again Anyway, yes, I can hold a conversation, but yes, also, I do other running and walking with some of my C25K days. Well, I have to go up a hill to do the routine. At least that is my excuse, because I have other places I can run, but they are not so fun. I like the road in the woods as my place of choice. I have found that if have to go up the hill to get there a little slower, or I am tired before I begin. The advice is good. Here is one interesting thing for me, though. I have a hard time doing 3 min. straight, but I recover my intervals rather fast, get bored, and go on to the next rep. At least on the first rep. Anyone else recover fast, but struggle with the running? Have a good weekend, everyone! Woods Lady

Thanks for the reply, Wingz. Yep, I think you are right. Today I did it on a rough woods path, but it did not involve the hill. Easier. Now in two days, I will try it one more time on the flat pavement, and I think I will do better. Where do you run with bare feet? Around here, the woods wouldn't be possible. Pavement? Woods Lady.