LisaT678

Yeah week 3 to 4 is a big jump. But you're going to surprise yourself. Remember, you can't make gains if you aren't pushing past your limits a little bit.
In running, as in life, you've got to be a little uncomfortable to grow.

It's great for pulling the hair off your legs.

W3D3 done, 1/3 of the way there! I will say that today was really hard. I didn't realize until after the run that the intervals got longer today. I thought it would be the same as the previous two days.
I'm also tired because I had to run two days in a row, because of scheduling constraints. I could really feel it.

I had this same feeling every single week. I'd look ahead and think "no way can I run that added time." But every week, I surprised myself. Taking rest days allowed me to build my endurance each week. The people who devised that program really knew what they were doing. You're going to be surprised at what you can do. Surprised, amazed and proud.

I just finished week 3 day 2! Victorious!

Wow! Thanks BTB.

Knocked out W1D2 tonight!

Frank I found my 'fitness' was all over the place during the program. At times I felt strong and at other times, no so much. For the program, I didn't worry about speed or distance. I just made sure I ran when they said run and walk when they said walk. It does get easier, and then you can focus on speed / distance.
The main focus is turning up and training at this stage. Consistency is the key - just keep running!

Just finished reading. Great seeing everyone running. Been a while since I've posted. I'm still running. I do a 5k jog 2 or 3 times a week. I mainly focus on CrossFit and do a 5k on the days I can't get there. I CrossFit or jog everyday and never feel like I'm at risk of over training. At this stage I'm happy sticking to 5k and don't have any interest to stretch it out - but who knows what the future holds.
Deano

I ran wk 6 day 3 and I'm happy I was able to run the 22 mins straight but I'm disappointed I only went 2 miles. Does it get easier to work on speed after you finish the 9 wk program?

Butter - you are amazing. Honest, helpful and oh so kind. That post nearly brought me to tears. I thought to myself - I don't know him personally but I 'love' that man! LOL, no worries, I'm a very happily married lady.
I think that your response was dead on perfect.

Read this....
"Hey, Fat girl....
Yes, you. The one feigning to not see me when we cross paths on the running track. The one not even wearing sports gear, breathing heavy. You’re slow, you breathe hard and your efforts at moving forward make you cringe.
You cling shyly to the furthest corridor, sometimes making larger loops on the gravel ring by the track just so you’re not on it. You sweat so much that your hair is all wet. You rarely stay for more than 20 minutes at a time, and you look exhausted when you leave to go back home. You never talk to anyone. I’ve got something I’d like to say to you.
You are awesome.
If you’d look me in the eye only for an instant, you would notice the reverence and respect I have for you. The adventure you have started is tremendous; it leads to a better health, to renewed confidence and to a brand new kind of freedom. The gifts you will receive from running will far exceed the gigantic effort it takes you to show up here, to face your fears and to bravely set yourself in motion, in front of others.
You have already begun your transformation. You no longer accept this physical state of numbness and passivity. You have taken a difficult decision, but one that holds so much promise. Every hard breath you take is actually a tad easier than the one before, and every step is ever so slightly lighter. Each push forward leaves the former person you were in your wake, creating room for an improved version, one that is stronger, healthier and forward-looking, one who knows that anything is possible.
You’re a hero to me. And, if you’d take off the blaring headphones and put your head up for more than a second or two, you would notice that the other runners you cross, the ones that probably make you feel so inadequate, stare in awe at your determination. They, of all people, know best where you are coming from. They heard the resolutions of so many others, who vowed to pick up running and improve their health, “starting next week”. Yet, it is YOU who runs alongside, who digs from deep inside to find the strength to come here, and to come back again.
You are a runner, and no one can take that away from you. You are relentlessly moving forward. You are stronger than even you think, and you are about to be amazed by what you can do. One day, very soon, maybe tomorrow, you’ll step outside and marvel at your capabilities. You will not believe your own body, you will realize that you can do this. And a new horizon will open up for you. You are a true inspiration.
I bow to you."
Reposted from http://flintland.blogspot.com/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html

Good luck! You can do it.

Onto 10K & Speed. Week 1 day 2 done!
Boy it's pretty quiet here. Looking forward to the weekend. First weekend home in 2 months. We're taking the 3 yr old grandson and his parents to the zoo. Should be a fun day with family and lots of walking. I swear that little guy can out walk grandma! The last time we went to the zoo he walked the whole thing and according to my pedometer it was 5 miles.
Happy weekend everyone.

Just finished week 8 day 2. Had to really talk myself through this one. After I made it to the halfway mark I just felt like I couldn't go on. I just kept talking myself through, saying you can do it, run through just one more song. Then another, then another & finally I told myself run until the one min left then your done. When I hit the one minute warning I just kicked into high gear and finished. Today was very challenging but I did it!!

Ran 2.25 today and upped my speed a hair. Will start week 2 of 10k training Wednesday.

Official results came in on my 10K race Saturday. Men's 40/over bracket....... I took first. Never in my life did I think that would happen.

LOL!
Edit: sorry, responded to wrong post of your above. I was laughing at your bacon comment.

Onto 10K & Speed. Week 1 day 2 done!
Boy it's pretty quiet here. Looking forward to the weekend. First weekend home in 2 months. We're taking the 3 yr old grandson and his parents to the zoo. Should be a fun day with family and lots of walking. I swear that little guy can out walk grandma! The last time we went to the zoo he walked the whole thing and according to my pedometer it was 5 miles.
Happy weekend everyone.

So I didn't really get started good on the app and quit it about 50 pounds ago. Tried W1D1 again last night on an outside track (hills/turns) and actually RAN instead of jogged the run sections and lasted 24 of the 30 minutes. Hopefully next time I can make it through all!!

Best of luck!

Best of luck!