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Bryan, it's been great tracking your progress through these posts. You are an inspiration! Thanks.

Hi Stgranty, don't know why the extra day off, but congrats on getting through the week. I am finding the program really motivating, despite getting through it very slowly. Hope itcontinues to be enjoyable for you

I finally graduated to w4 today. Found the 5 min runs ok. No pain in knees anymore. I spend about 5 to 10 minutes stretching now. It seems to be working.

I think that sounds like a good idea. In the instructions they say stick with what is comfortable and manageable so that it can be enjoyable. Focus on the fact that you completed 5 of the runs, not what you didn't achieve! You got out there and did something. That puts you way ahead compared to doin...

Magnolia sorry to hear but you should NOT feel like a loser. I think making it to week 5 is amazing.

Hmmm. I did a run this morning with no problems, but this evening one knee hurts. Is it too late to RICE? does that need to be done immediately after the injury?

Wel, after a break of nearly 2 weeks, I did week 3 run 2 this morning. It was fine! Sooo pleased to be getting back into it. Fingers crossed

I also run with a dog. I think it does affect gait, though I haven't experienced problems I would attribute to it. I've never heard of a hands-free leash. I find taking the dog really adds to the fun and motivation. In fact, I don't enjoy walking etc without a dog anymore!

I've had a week off running. Going to step tonight. No knee pain during my walks, so if the knees feel ok tonight I will star wk3 again tomorrow. Fingers crossed. I really don't want to give this away!

That is awesome! Running Wk 9 over and over sounds good. No doubt you will get faster and faster!