I started my second round of week 5 today. W5D1 done. For the first time today I used my NIKE+ which tells me distance. I was so disappointed to learn I only went .75 miles. I will have to adjust the distance for all of my runs now that I know how far I'm running. Previously I had tracked my distance using a map on mapmyride or mapmyrun. I had to create the trail myself because it wasn't on a map. That was why my distance was so far off. I'm so glad I have the Nike+ even if I did run less distance than I thought I ran. Good luck everyone

+1 for recalibrating

I also agree that you probably need some recalibrating. Unless you're jogging in place, I don't think you could possibly going that short of a distance Had PERFECT weather for a run this morning....60 and sunny with a bit of a breeze. I've officially finished week four, and do, in fact, feel ready to tackle week five. Yay!!

You'd think I would have thought of recailbrating the Nike+ myself. Anyway, I walked the 5k Saturday and yesterday when checking my time was quite happy. I haven't walked a 5k event in a couple years so I was happy with my 17:37 pace. Will recalibrate when time allows. Happy Cinco De Mayo

I just did w5d2. I was a little nervous because the last 5 minute run in w5d1 seemed to give me trouble, but I actually made it through both 8 minute runs without thinking I had bitten off more than I could chew. On a random note, I really need to find myself the Chariots of Fire theme music and throw that onto the Ipod.

Any suggestions on how to squash his well meant intentions. For the record, I think he sometimes see me as his little brother when it comes to athletic endeavors. I appreciate him wanting to get me stronger. But I don't want to feel like a failure if I can't do it. KWIM?

It's your body and every male should know by now that slow means slow.

Haven't run at all this week. Did Bloomsday on Sunday. I "walked" it with my mom (I ran about a mile and a half overall), it's a 12k (weird) so it's 7.5 miles altogether. I was unexpectedly sore. I figured I'd be able to walk that far with no problems. But I started running at the major hill and ran about 1/3 of the way up it, which is very unusual for my running. I usually run on basically flat terrain. My legs finally feel recovered and I'm gonna go for week 7 day 1 today. I also think I'm going to switch gyms. I am training for a triathlon in July and I never get to use the pool at my gym. It wasn't so bad over the winter but now it's ridiculous. They only have two lap lanes which are constantly in use. So I'm looking at joining the YMCA, apparently they have 2 pools (one rec pool and one training pool), discounted rates for "low income", and the YMCA near our house has special triathlon training groups, where one has access to coaches and whatnot. So I'm gonna see about a week pass to try it out today. Should be interesting.

W6D2 completed!