I started Week 2 yesterday, and all I can say is....my body continues to amaze me! I was so nervous about being able to run the 90 second intervals, and I did it just fine! Well, it was the perfect challenge level, not too hard, but definitely not easy! DO-ABLE is the word I guess! I feel like my form and breathing are starting to click pretty nicely - I'm not so awkward. I can't wait until tomorrow's workout. I have family vacation next week and I've got the action plan in place so I don't lose momentum! I'm very surprised at how I have adapted to this, even with 30 extra pounds on me - that I trust will now start to melt away ha ha. But mostly, it's the mental benefits that surprise me the most! I am already addicted to this sport and I've barely begun! Today I subscribed to RunnersWorld magazine. Ernsberger ~ I hope things get better for you very soon! Cheers all!

Cyndi, I think this is why C25K is such a successful program for so many of us. It keeps you taking small steps and you get the confidence in yourself that you can do it. It only gets better! If you are using the log here on RA, use the notes section to note how you were feeling. It's so amazing to me to go back and see how I was feeling, what I was thinking, etc because I can really see how far I've come.

W3D3 today. SO HUMID!! It was raining when we left then it stopped when we started running. Plus we haven't gone since Wednesday.

Just wanted to say my profile is finally added, and also invite anyone to visit my blog (see link in profile) Ernsberger ~ So glad to hear you got to run! I keep trying to get my 13 year old daughter to join me. She 'HATES' running, but is an aspiring softball player and I keep trying to convince her that running would make her a stronger player! To everyone ~ Especially those in weeks 6 - 9, I can't even imagine being at that point yet! I'm both nervous and excited to get there! And also, may I just say, this group is awesome...I think it's great that everyone cheers and encourages progress for all! Tonight I do W2 D2, and because of looming stormy weather, I suspect I will have my first run on the treadmill! I've really gotten hooked on being outside at the local high school track, so this will be a big difference all around. Have a great day all!

Ran W4D1 of C25K with Copper this morning. It's just so humid and we're both pretty exhausted after the run, but it's a good feeling. I think we'll be more comfortable running in the sprinkler this afternoon.

All4-I hear ya big time. Unfortunately I haven't managed to graduate yet, but I too have been plagued by injuries/pain lately and it's frustrating the hell out of me! I was benched early in C25K with knee problems, then I got through those, got through the difficult-for-me transition from intervals to straight running, got within sight of the end (have completed thru W8D3, only three little runs left to go)....and now I'm having some fairly major issues with posterior shin splints. ARGH!! Oh yeah, and my husband and I were cutting down some trees this weekend and I wrenched my back too. I feel very defeated. But I am bound and determined to get through this, even if it means waiting a month until I can get the custom orthotics that should help with the shin splints. In the meantime I'm finding it hard to get to the gym because I get frustrated that I can't jump on the treadmill. It's funny, I have never thought I was addicted to running until now I can't do it. Good luck with your post-C25K runs. comccabe-re the HR max, the 220-age formula is not terribly accurate. I have hit or surpassed my "max" many times in the past. I am kind of curious what my true max is, but don't want to bother with getting it checked out. Meewolfie-Woohoo! Congrats on finishing! I'm so jealous...

Hey guys! You are looking at a chick that just jogged 30:29 for W8D2. Never in my life did I expect to jog that long, and the only reason I went over was because I moved back to the streets instead of the park and didn't want to stop before I got to the 2.25 mile mark. I'm a slowpoke, but a proud slowpoke. Owen, I think that heartrate is personal. I can technically go up to 201, but I get stuffed around 185. Once my HR went up to 200 and I believe I remember wanting to die LMAO. Don't go on the formula like Jenner said...if you feel like your heart is going to explode, then you stop. If not, keep going. Listen to your body. CyndiKo, I was so amazed at everyone in W4 and beyond...but you'll be talking about W5D3 in no time. You'll absolutely kill it - I just know it! Meewolfie, CONGRATS!!!! I've got you stamped on the Graduates list. I'm so proud! (And btw, your German Shepherd is GORGEOUS and I've always dreamt of getting one! How are they?) Chup, YAY! all4 and Jenner, you guys just need to see the bigger picture here. I know sometimes I feel ungrateful about not being able to finish a jog with ease, but you both have come SO far. That's all that matters, really. Okay, this is getting really long...if I missed anyone that was not my intention! I'm so glad to have found a bunch of runners doing the same thing I am, and I love hearing everyone's triumphs!

hey everyone.... i just wanted to let you know that I am still here.... have ya missed me? I am still running and staying a holding pattern through week 5 until I can finish it with Lauri.... she's had strep throat and pnuemonia and now both her babies have strep and have been down for 2 days with 102+ fevers.... so not fun for her.... please don't count me out or forget about me... i am not slinking off quietly.... still running and loving it.... as much as I'd love to move that bar up to week 5 I just can't till I get Lauri through it too... Everyone is doing so great and it's so awesome and encouraging to see everyone progressing!! We've also been busy with Ricky's football practice and I sing at church so I've had vocal team practices too so my nights are long and I haven't had a chance to respond to everyone's great news. I feel bad. goddess I'll let you know when I get done with week 5 so I can get another color!! great job on the chart it looks great!!!

Just venting... ahhh! I really wanted to go out today but my mom didn't. She said it was too hot It w as only like 85ish. It's definately hard to plan runs around two schedules. I wish I could just go alone. Everytime we run she complains. She says "why do we have to go so far? can't we do the last week again? How come we only go three days a week? Then she tells everyone she meets that I'm training her for a race, like I'm some sort of trainer or something Then she tells me she doesn't want to do the race.