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okay. So I ran Week 3 Day 1 and it was ROUGH! lol...but I got through it! However, I had a coughing spell shortly afterwards and my chest has been feeling different. Not hurting or uncomfortable but I'm breathing different lol. I don't know how to explain it actually. But I hope someone does and offers some advice lol.

Day 1 ..wow ..good start to running but I'll hurt tomorrow !! Lol

i was SUPER nervous to start this week because just thinking about running 3 minutes discourages me because I've never did it before lol. But today I did! It was easy for the first 3 minutes and I was proud when it was over! ...but the second go round was TOUGH and ROUGH! I usually run on 5.0 on the treadmill but for the second go round I started on 5.0 and slowed down to 4.7. I wanted to stop in the last minute but I pushed myself mentally! I was like "COME ON TASHA! DONT STOP! YOU CAN DO IT!" ...and I did! *takes a bow* I'm excited about finishing but still nervous about tw days ahead lol...

When I remember, I love to do these. I have it posted on my kitchen cabinet to remind me! I do these after my run too - ENJOY!

Hello Everyone. I am very happy today because I just as I was searching google for a fitness forum I realized this app had one! To introduce myself. My name is Ashley, I'm 21, and getting married on July 4th this year. I am about 210 pounds and way out of shape. 3 years ago in high school I played basketball and softball I also worked out of the gym for an hour a day lifting weights. I was never "skinny" but I ran for about 3 hours a day at practice and gym class so I was in SHAPE. After high school, the weight gain began. No more basketball and softball, no more mandatory gym class. I couldn't eat whatever I wanted and not gain weight anymore. Now, 3 years later I don't feel happy with myself anymore. I have tried C25K once before but was very discouraged by how tired I was during week one. It just feels so strange to me to run and be out of breath and have my muscles burning. I guess I'm just looking for support and encouragement during these next 6 months as I try and lose weight for my wedding. Thanks in Advance!

Hi my name is Elba and new to Zen... I'm so tired off being over weight. I started August of 2014 weight at 198 with Thyroid. I freaked out because no matter what I've done I just gain weight. I decided I had enough. So the first thing I did was cut all my food intake to half and walked 1 hour a day. Once I felt my knee can handle the activity I walked stairs I alternate my routines. Finally I'm jogging I can do a mile is the most for now I will keep pushing. Now I weight 159. I got more to loose to reach my goal. I'm not gonna pat myself on the back because is the winter month and anything is possible to gain it back. It is hard to do outdoor workout due to unpredictable weather I borrow from the library Pilate and Yoga and Zumba DVDs for the days I can't go out. Just keep moving...You can do it anyone can do it! I'm 52 yrs old.

I too only run in the dark. But I've started to take the attitude of "hey, at least I'm up doing it!" When cars go by.

R&S, don't be nervous. If you can run a 5K (no matter the speed) you are very close to being able to knock out the 10K. I would suggest that you start on week 9, and see how it goes, if you feel like backing up a week or two to feel comfortable, that's fine, as well. I wouldn't worry about getting in just two runs per week, you'll still gain the benefits if you keep on a scheduled. I think you'll be good advancing each week every nine days (or whatever your schedule allows). You may not complete the 10K program before the end of March, but you'll be close, and when you get to race day, you'll be surprised how ready your body is to make it the entire distance. I breath through my mouth almost exclusively when I run. I've always felt like I can't not get a deep enough breathe and don't get enough oxygen when I breath through my nose. Best of luck, keep us updated on your progress.

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