Was supposed to do W6 D3...didn't happen. So we just did 3.3 miles with about 3/4 of it running. It wasn't an easy day.

I just feel like it's happening a lot. I mean...is it possible that I am not meant to run more than 10 minutes at a time?

Finished W5 of OHR today with a 38 minute run. Really not too much report: I feel like we are really settling in and feel like runners now. We also bought new shoes this weekend, as we had started C25K on old shoes. It was raining today so we didn't wear them, but Tuesday morning should be nice and dry!

I just feel like it's happening a lot. I mean...is it possible that I am not meant to run more than 10 minutes at a time?

Nope. Not possible. Think for a few minutes how far you've come already. If you can do that, you can do this! One bad day... or a string of bad days... does not DEFINE who you are as a runner. Only you can do that. Keep on truckin'!

I officially completed C25K yesterday! I'm so happy,,,if anyone had told me 9 weeks ago that I would fall in love with running, I would have laughed! All I can say is, this is just the beginning for me...I am hooked! My first 5K is October 25th, and I have 3 weeks of straight 30 minute runs (OHR) ahead to help prepare for that. My goal is to run outside as much as I can - I'm starting to get hooked on early mornings too which is awesome! It REALLY feels like 'me time' when I leave the house before anyone else is awake! In 9 weeks, I dropped 12 pounds, 2.5 inches off my hips, 1.75 inches from my waist. and 1" from my thighs. I sleep better, feel better - physically and mentally, I eat better, I parent better, I work better, I laugh more, I am more relaxed...I could go on and on! For anyone just starting out - believe me, if I can do this, anyone can! Even when you feel like you can't possibly do a run, just do it anyway! Whatever your reasons for starting this plan, keep your eye on your goals - running will lead you to it. 'Before/AFter' shots on my blog! Cheers all!

Wow CyndiKo!! That's awesome. You are such an inspiration.

iang - I think it took me about 15-18 weeks to complete C25K the first time I did it so don't worry if you have to repeat weeks. I repeated week 1 3 times! And welcome! sushigirl - your doing great don't let some bad runs ruin it! Dani-marie - I'm shocked they won't take them back after 3 runs! Is it an actual running store or just a shoe store? I wouldn't support them either with a return policy that is non exsistent! pitters - way to go! can't wait until I'm in week 5 of OHR! jb - good luck with your last run and congrats! Cyndi - congrats! we had our graduating run on the same day! For me I've been busy and not getting out to run as much as I want so I compeleted my last run of C25K yesterday morning. It was not my best run, had to stop due to breathing issues! My asthma is allergy/sports induced only and I guess the air quailty is bad right now. I did have a FANTASTIC first mile though, honestly felt like I was on top of the world coming to my first mile in just under 10minutes! I was amazed and then within the next half a mile it all hit the fan and I'm leaning on a stop sign trying to breath! Do I have my inhaler with no, NAH I don't ever need it. So I walked about a 1/4 mile of my run and then took it really slow in the end but I finished that is whats most important right? I'll have a better first run of OHR!