W1D1 and I want to die. In fact, about midway through I thought I was just as likely to die as I was to actually make it back to my front door.
I even felt a little sick to my stomach after it was finished. I am so out of shape it’s embarrassing.
Anyone sitting on their porch this morning trying to enjoy a cup of coffee was assaulted by me alternately swearing and encouraging myself. (“Oh my god! What the fuck? It’s time to run again? … That’s okay! You can do it!”)
But, I am committed to do my best and not flake out because it’s hard. I’m going to keep at it and maybe I’ll amaze myself.
Jelly Roll, hang in there , it will get better.
Something you might consider: depending on your current weight, age, fitness, how long it’s been since you were active, etc. Maybe try C25K walking briskly instead of running then move on to the running program. You are trying to establish a lifetime habit and there is no time limit to do so. Sometimes taking a longer time easing into it will have a better chance of success.
Jelly Roll, that totally sounds like me, my first time out with C25K. All I could think was, “Oh my God, this is HARD.” I felt like my body was being jolted around, my lungs were burning, my calves were burning…hell, everything was burning.
It definitely gets a lot easier, though. Just stick with it. And like runner pat said, if it really is too much, you can always work up to it with brisk walking, or repeat weeks, or whatever. 
Thanks!
While I was contemplating starting this program, I kept telling myself that the hardest part would be just starting - you know, that first morning of waking up early, not making any excuses and just doing it. I figured once I conquered that part and actually got out and ran, I would be fine. Total BS. The hardest part was the running, pure and simple.
In my defense, I should point out that I live in a hilly area, so I was running and walking up and down hills the entire time. Plus, my running shoes are O-L-D and I’m quite sure are not doing me any favors. In my mind, when you take into account the hills and bad shoes, I really got double the exercise. 
Okay, clearly I have a problem. I got to within one run of finishing, …and I stopped. Was it because I didn’t think I’d continue without a goal and this way I have the whole thing to do all over again?
God, I hope so. 
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We ran today for the first time since the big snow fell. It has been more than a month, and probably closer to two.
We did better than I expected, but we have a long way to go.
My legs ache and for the first time since I started running I feel it in my lungs.