I graduate today! My Garmin is working again. It was, indeed, a quick fix. And check out my log for the day: I somehow knocked almost a minute off my usual pace, even though there was a headwind a good chunk of the way! I'm so proud, and starting to think this 5K might be halfway doable.

It was soo lovely Thursday; I went for a run around the lake and was completely enjoying myself. Unfortunately, around 1 3/4 miles into it, my left calf started hurting! I don't know what's up with that. It was almost like I pulled a muslce. I limped the rest of the way to the car, called out of my tkd classes, and limped around the apartment. It was feeling a lot better yesterday, but I gave it another day off. Today I'm feeling fine but I'm stuck at work all day... so... a treadmill run for me tonight! Got a new cat last night. Well, not exactly new. When I was married, we used to have 4. I took 1 with me at first. Then another came to live with me. This new one is one of the original four, but she doesn't remember my two boy cats. She's very nervous, so I've got her safely locked in a room by herself until she calms down some more. My "boys" are very curious... Chickadee - good luck tomorrow! We do, of course, want to hear ALL about it! jb944 - you must've been really booking it during your running part to finish the 5K distance in 47 minutes! And I understand completely about the weather just draggging you outside sometimes. Somedays you just gotta run. Just try not to overdo it, eh? obiebyke - I sure can imagine trying to jog with an extra 50 pounds... my poor knees! My poor heart! No wonder it was so hard! Congratulations on finnishing the program! Yes, a 5K is totally doable at this point! Way to go! ladyveg - using your own music can be a lot of fun! I find I tend to run more slowly when I use my own music - it relaxes me and I forget that I'm supposed to be working out! So when I want to make sure I keep the pace up, I use a fixed-tempo dance/techno mix from djsteveboy. Hope your weather is nice today for your run! Julianne - what kind of injury had you had, how's the PT going, and how's running working with it? Inquiring minds want to know... Lancesmom - haven't heard anything from you lately! How's it going? How's that leg? You still lurking around here?

I did W3D1 today since W2 seemed way too easy. Then I just walked until I hit the 3.1 mile mark on the mill.

While I understand that sometimes you may feel it's easy, my best advice to you would remain to NOT skip days. The reason is that it takes time for the legs - bones, joints, tendons, etc to adapt to the pounding that running does. Even if you're in great cardio shape, it's smart to give the body a chance to adapt to this new type of workout. You may be able to get away with it... but you also may not. Whatever injury you had, if it was enough to put you in PT for a few months and your idea with using the C25K program is to get back into running "safely" then I'd say it's in your best interest to NOT be pushing the running progression. You can still get a good cardio workout on the bike, right? It's not my intent to argue or preach, but I will tell you what I think. It is, in the end, your body.

" Julianne - what kind of injury had you had, how's the PT going, and how's running working with it? Inquiring minds want to know... " A few years ago I slipped going down some icy steps. You name it, and I broke it. Was in the hospital for months. This was several years ago. Just about recovered completely. Now my PT is mostly on my shoulders/arms, and I've been given the go-ahead to do real exercise finally. So, here I am!

Julianne - I'm impressed. Most people would use that as an excuse to sit on the couch for the rest of their life. Great job! W3D2 done. I have to admit I did an extra 90 second and 3 minute run because it was too cold to keep walking! I should have worn the under armour.

obiebyke - yay for being able to run the whole distance! And you're a lot faster than I was! (*jealous look*) (Just kidding! That's great!) Good luck this weekend if I miss your race! I'm heading out of town to go to the beach during spring break! BTW, I sent you an email yesterday. Let me know if you didn't get it. yanelh@hotmail.com -Janell