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Setback...was at the emergency room last night until 4 am. Looks like I have a kidney stone. Until I pass this thing I won't be running.

Because I missed my Monday run due to a stomach bug, my runs were off by a day, which put me running week 6 run 3 tomorrow. But because I don't want to get up early on a Saturday I went ahead and ran it this morning. Running back-to-back runs without a days rest was a little tougher than I thought b...

I'm half Scot born and raised in U.S. Does that count?

Thanks. After I'm done with the program I'm going to start adding 5 minutes a week to my runs until I get to an hour a run three times a week. Then it'll be time to work on speed. I have a feeling by the end of the year, barring any injuries, I should be at my weight goal.

Thanks. It's a weird feeling running and not having to catch my breath or have my legs hurt. I ran week 6 run 2 today and after the second ten minutes I almost didn't want to stop. Nothing left now but long runs so the training wheels are off.

LordOberon wrote:Well done, Todd!

Our stories should encourage others to keep pushing.

I hope so. Reading other people's success stories has helped me greatly. Happy to return the favor.

I'm thinking of adding walking during my off days myself. I started out about 70 pounds (or about 5 stone) overweight. Since starting the program I've dropped 10 pounds and have around 60 pounds to go. I think adding walking may help me lose a little more weight.

I'm into week 6 and not struggling with runs any more. I'm pretty sure I could run 30+ minutes now. Breathing is good and my legs don't hurt any longer.

20 minutes done! Feels good.

Just did my 20 minute run! Not going to lie it was tough near the end. It was extremely humid this morning and I was drenched when done.I even had to do the last couple of minutes running uphill. If I can do it anybody can.