MoonStar - biking is excellent cross training for runners. And it is good you are listening to your body. And good for you for taking charge of yourself and moving. I'm sure Wingz and your dad are very proud of you.

Absolutely.

Did W6D2 today, but divided the last 10 min interval into 2 5's with a 3 minute walk break in between. Hip issue still going on, and was sore all day. I tweaked it getting down off of a city bus on Sat night, and am still feeling it today. Made an appt w/ my DO, so we'll see...

Hey Polepole... you been able to see the doc yet? what's the word?

Hi all. I've been lurking around a bit (stealing inspiration from all of you!) and decided it's time to join in. I ran for a couple years, got up to being able to do 8k (but it wasn't pretty.) I took a year or so off, but I'm back to it and starting from the ground up. My mini-goal is to run a 10k someday, but my main goal is just to not quit. 29 years old, married, no kids, and no more excuses. It's nice to meet you.

Nice to see you, unlapsing. You did 8K before and you can work back up to it again.

I am almost done with week 2! I repeated it just so I would feel more comfortable before I moved on. It took a little motivation from my husband to run today becuase it was 50 degrees and pouring rain. But I did it... and actually it was a lot of fun. I figure if I run in this I have no excuse not to run on any other day. My calves are tight but I feel good. I'm surprised my knees haven't hurt more than they have. I used to have major issues with my knees when I was dancing so I'm glad I haven't had to worry about them. I am excited to start week three next week! I just hope it warms up some. Welcome unlapsing! I'm newer here too and everyone is really great and inspirational!

I just finished W8D3 today. I ran in new shoes on a paved trail with markers, and was exceptionally surprised that I ran 2.8 miles in 28 minutes! I didn't think I was running that fast. Although the guy at the running shoe store told me I would be faster on asphalt than on soft trails, which is what I usually run on . Welcome unlapsing - I like following everyone's progress and having somewhere to report on mine. Mimi73 - Good job getting yourself out in the rain! I don't mind yucky weather, because I know I'm unlikely to see anyone else when I'm out, and it makes me feel like a real athlete. The humidity I'm currently dealing with is challenging for me. I repeated week 5, and that was the best running decision I've made so far. I'd recommend taking it slowly to anyone, because slow progress is so much more rewarding than quick progress than ends in quitting! Someone early on told me to take "little steps", which has also been helpful for me in avoiding knee pain and feet pain, which plagued me in the past when I've tried to run before.

Sounds like a good run. What kind of shoes did you get?