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Day 17: Rest Day 18: Golf! (and I skipped out on W3D1 because of it. :-P)

Day 15: Rest Day 16: C25k W2D3. Yay! The running went much better today. I did my normal 5 minute walking warmup and then did some static stretching - focusing on my hammies. I didn't have any problems through the run - though I am still getting used to the new running shoes. I have never felt the "runners high" so quick into a workout before. a minute into the first run, I'm thinking "I could run these whole 30 minutes!!! I could run that 5 mile course I used to run!!!" . (Usually my runners high consists of delusional feats of running - at least when compared to the base of miles I'm currently running at.) Next up, Week 3! girmann

Kailer, Thanks for asking around - I appreciate it! The link that Chris posted looks pretty good too. I know my problem areas (tight hammies and weak abs) so I can do focused stretching to make those a bit better. girmann

Thanks to Syren, Primeval, and especially Kailer for asking about this! I'm looking more into dynamic stretching and I certainly need to do some strength training to build up the muscles around the joints. I've just been putting it off.

Chris, Thanks for the suggestion. I am walking 5min before working out (as is normal for C25k.) However, based on kailer's suggestion, I added a static stretch at the end of the walk but before jogging. That seemed to help - a LOT! Yes, I sought out a running route that was level. I've don't the whole road camber injury thing and don't want to do that again. I'm going to try to add some of the dynamic stretching to my routine. I'm sure my neighbors will get a kick out of them.

This is my second time through C25k, and there were a few coping mechanisms that I had to get through W5. First off, don't psyche yourself out. Think of the last four weeks as laying a foundation. Have confidence that you've built up enough base miles to be able to do W5 workouts. Also it doesn't hurt if you need to repeat W5 to feel comfortable, or even step back to a W4 workout. There's no "right way" to complete C25k and everyones different. Don't stress out and have fun with it! girmann

I used to do whatever fit, but now I'm more rigorous about what days. I've injured myself a couple of times by unsing the "whatever fit" method. Because you're body really does need a rest between workouts, it's not good to string two (or three) together like I used to. You know - get to the end of the week and it's "oh crud - I need to get two workouts in two days to meet the weekly schedule". It's not healthy. At least for me, it's led to some injuries. YMMV. girmann

Fleaball, Sounds like you're on the same schedule as I am. Completed W2D3 on Saturday - W3D1 for me today. So excited to start some longer runs (even if it is just 3 minutes!) Keep up the good work! girmann

I hope it was just the shoes. I have diagnosed mild arthritis in the rt. knee and I'd hate to stop running now.... Maybe I need a more effective warm up routine. Any suggestions? girmann

Day 14: Well I got my first strength training today - though it was inadvertant. The neighborhood is collecting for bulk pickup and I had a bunch of heavy stuff in the basement - so I made a good 50 trips up the steps - picking up and carrying at least 20 pounds/load. That *has* to count as a strength workout, doesn't it? Still have yet to do the BBWW tho... girmann

Day 13: Finally got back into it. Bought a new pair of shoes - a pair of Gel Kayanos. Freaking expensive, but I hope they're worth it. My knees have to make it through the hard part. You know - losing the weight (which is going well, I might add). Ran the C25K W2D2. Knees felt awful! Sharp pain in my right knee about 10 minutes into the workout. Kept running (stupidly?) and the pain went away. Doesn't feel good, though. Maybe it's the shoes?

Days 9-12: Did freaking nothing. I feel like a slug. The only thing to do is put it behind me and keep moving forward. girmann

I ended up going to the local running store, instead of going to New Balance. I ended up with the most expensive pair of shoes I've ever owned - but I was looking for maximum cushioning this time. I need to my knees to last through the weightloss phase, and I think that's the only way they're going to make it! Thanks for commenting! girmann

YOgolf was good! ;-) No really, I was able to do both, and actually I think the yoga helped out the golf a little. A little more flexibility helps for sure! Thanks for asking! girmann

Ugh. Well In the intervening days, I've gotten C25k W@D@ done and a strength workout in. I've failed on the challenge for this week, but I'm not ready to give up yet! W2D3 tomorrow!