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Got through it. Not nearly as hard as day two. Nice weather, empty stomach, well hydrated, and focused on my breathing more. Pushed my pace for the last five minutes and felt good afterward. Best thing I did was turn my iPhone over in its case once I started so I couldn't look to see how much time was left. I read that on here, and it was the best advice ever!

Hello fellows. I'm 29 and i just got tired of being a potato bag. Never could run a mile. Been heavy smoking for 10 years. Just quit last year. Done 2 days so far. Feel really excited. I carry 1kg in each hand for back training. I've looked through topics and I hope I won't stop exercising. Thank you for the community!

True story!! Crossing the finish line at the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon was one of if not the high point of my life so far!

You shouldn't know how long you have run to begin with. Check out this thread I posted earlier this year. It works. PROMISE!! http://forums.zenlabsfitness.com/topic/1446-get-your-hands-off-that-phone/

Good job in getting to Week 8. It is a great accomplishment.

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Great job, on W2D3! I'm glad you were able to adjust your breathing to make it easy for you! Glad about your shoes, too! Keep it up!

W2D3 down and done the first 3 min run was a little tuff then i realized i was breathing to fast so concentration and the rest was easy peasy

I was also self conscious about running outside - the first few meters were embarrassing, but then the embarrassment faded away and the fun set in. Only repeat days if you couldn't complete them. A lot of people repeat and a lot don't feel the need to. It's personal. Stick with it. It's fun and the added bonus of running outside is NO KIDS for 30 minutes :-)

Hi Curtiv Open a thread on the accountability forum and document you running journey there. Read other people's threads - its inspiring. You are not alone and many have walked the path you are about to embark on. We are all you cyber running buddies :-)

I just started today. Running with a 19mo old and a jogging stroller. Totally excited to lose some pounds, have more energy, and just feel better! Good luck to you all!

Just got in from what I'll call W9D2 (still not sure I can call D1 finished but we'll see how it goes) and I nailed it. Was a little overdressed as the weather got warmer REAL fast without the wind I was expecting - dressed for 40s but, by the time I left the park it was almost 60 - the hoodie I was wearing was a bit much and weighed me down, I think. Didn't have ANY of the troubles from 2 days ago except the lower back ache - where the glutes attach and that seems to be the next set of muscles needed to rebuild themselves stronger. Felt a lot better at the end today (now) than I did on Friday. I didn't even glance at my phone ONCE.. Ok, that's omitting a truth - I bought the Apple Watch yesterday and was looking at that to see how much time I had left at various intervals If I can repeat this performance on Tuesday, I'll call that W9D3 and move on to Week 10.

So I'm only running in the mornings for now in. Felt much better. Last night sucked. Still happy I got out and ran. So looking forward to this 5k in a month and a half. Going to be fun

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