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I have decided to do week 3 again. Just dont feel ready for the 5 min runs. I really think I would do so much better if could just get some air through my nose, maybe I should try nose spray, im not sure. Completed my run this evening instead of my regular morning run. Lost my iphone Sunday, and found it today. I had the Iphone tracker app to hunt it down. It was at one location last night, went there and the people said they didnt have an iphone, today it moved locations so i went to that house and knocked on the door, and the guy said "was just gonna call you" They had tape over the camera, but it was locked. Looked like they tried to take it apart but couldnt figure out how to get it out of the otter box, lol. Anyway i got it back, was really worried because with out it my running would be over, cause i sure can not afford another phone at this time, and I just am not able to motivate myself. Really like this app.

Monday went fine,seemed a little easier than last week, Today(Wednesday) seemed a little hard for me today, maybe because I ate a lot of junk food the day before. Im still having trouble believing i can run for 5 min next week, a little scary Hope everyone is doing great on their runs this week. Trying to stay positive is very hard.

I'm new to this forum. I saw your post and I'm having the same issues worrying about week four. My week 4 starts tomorrow (Saturday), and I am terrified! I find myself worrying frequently because I don't want to fail. Looking back at week 1 and week 2, I struggled BUT...I was able to make it through. Week3 was still a challenge, but I was able to complete it. On week3 day3 after jogging the 3 minute run, I stopped to turn around to look at how far that I had completed. It shocked me. I am surprised at how far I have come. I would like to share a few tips that have helped me so far....1. correct your negative thoughts. 2. reward yourself (I get a yummy fruit cup with icecream after completing each week ). 3. believe in yourself...stop and look at your progress so far. By running outside, this helps me to literally see the distance that I have completed. I am progressing and I see that. It feels great too! 4. focus on your motivation...why are you doing this? 5. have good music (thank you pandora)! Best of wishes to you! If you have any tips for me, please feel free to share! Take care...Rachel

My last run of this week (week 3 again) , I did great, but it was still hard. I am feeling a little down. Next week I will start week 4, the 5 min run terrifies me, and i so much don't want to disappoint myself, i really need to get strong and healthy. My family seem uninterested in my running, only when i bring it up do they comment with, "yeah? keep it up" So what I'm saying is this forum is solely my support team. If you know people who when they start something they are in like a lion out like a lamb, well that's kinda me. Kinda fizzle out, maybe boredom , I don't know it just happens. I am so afraid that is what will happen on my running journey, and I so much don't want it to. I am very proud of myself for doing this. I really need communication with someone who can talk me through the weekly runs, with encouraging words or wisdom. Thanks my forum friends.
Linda

Rachel,
That was wild, your post just popped up when I submitted my last post. It was exactly what I need and right on time. Thank you so much. I am so grateful for this forum and app. I know what you mean when you said you looked back to see how far you had run. I did the same thing last week on a 3 min run and could not believe i had run that far. One thing that helps me go longer is when I feel Im out of breath, I just sorta shuffle jog slowly until its through. Its true what the app says if you feel your having trouble slow your pace down, that helps me. After my runs I drink a green vibrance smoothie with bananas and berries and protein powder, seems to be helping me have more energy and strength to get through the day.

Linda,

Linda231 wrote: My family seem uninterested in my running, only when i bring it up do they comment with, "yeah? keep it up" So what I'm saying is this forum is solely my support team.

I am sorry you don't have a better support team. This app and c25k was referred to me by a friend from school. He said it worked for his wife who did not run at all. He also said I will hate running for close to the first 9 weeks, but after that, my body will crave running. lol...sounds strange...but, I hope he is right! I live in Texas and he flew out of state to compete in a marathon! One day that may be us! He also told me how excited his wife was the first time she finished her 5k. I do not have a certain 5k that I want to compete in, but I just want to be able to run one! Then, I guess that will be my next step! Another thing that was inspiring was a a blog I read:

http://www.fatgirlrunning.co.uk/2011/01 ... perienced/

This blog was inspiring for me, and her post about week 5 is my favorite. I want to become a runner for multiple reasons. But the most important one I am starting to realize is, is that you have to do it for yourself (not anyone else...not even your family).

When will you begin your week4?

Rachel

Rachel, my week four starts monday the 14th. I did wk 3 twice cause i was so scared. Lol.

Well, I got nervous today...I went to the track on my off day to do a trial run. I also use another app to track my distance/time....so, I only used that one today. I walked for a few minutes; then, I started the other app and jogged (very slowly I might add) until I was tired. I stopped to check the time and distance and I was at 1/2 mile at 5.02minutes! I know thats horrible time...but it's good for me at the moment! I did not think I would be able to run for five minutes! I guess we need to quit worrying until we actually fail, then we can worry . I walked for about 20-30 seconds until my breathing calmed down and I finished off the mile. It was hard...it took me 9 minutes & 40 seconds (that is w/o my 20-30 seconds of walking in the middle). Since I did this trial run today, I helped me to see that I am able to run for five minutes straight. Please let me know how your week four goes! I'm glad I found someone else who is going through the same thing as I am! Pretty cool that we are at the same week too! Take care and I will talk to you soon!
Rachel

2RaRo3 wrote:I stopped to check the time and distance and I was at 1/2 mile at 5.02minutes! I know thats horrible time...but it's good for me at the moment

That's a GREAT time! I don't even run that fast, and I've completed the program and extended my running time past 30 minutes. Believe me, you're doing great!

Rachel
You are doing great, and you will do great tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing how it goes. We're you just to curious to see if you could do it and couldn't wait? lol, thats funny! You seem just as worried as I am. Im glad it confirmed to you that you can do it, Try to rest on your rest days! I am 43 and I have to ask how old you are? I about died, i thought my first week, and I think I was just scared too. After I complete each week, I have horrible anxiety about the next upcoming week. I did my run this morning but tonight after supper I went walking, and feel pretty good.