Couch to 5k and running in general

I have to give credit where it is due and this program is definitely owed some thanks. I have tried to start running so many times before and it wasn't until this program that I was able to stick with it. I never made it past a 1/2 mile.

The program wasn't a success right away. It's not magical, it doesn't do the work for you, and it still hurts. But it was manageable and it moved forward at a level that I could handle. The first few weeks were really difficult for me. What has always kept me from running is my breathing. I could never get it under control and would end up freaking out and stopping. I could push my body further but my lungs just weren't having it (pretty ridiculous coming from a musician, I know). And after so many failed attempts, I started to HATE running. I was really quite vehemently against it. Around the beginning of Week 3 of C25k, I began to feel differently. I no longer hated it, I was gradually building a tolerance for it. Now, I'm not going to lie and say that I love to run. Because I don't. But, now after over 2 months of doing it regularly, I'm starting to like it- especially the way I feel after I've finished a run. That's the addicting part for me, that feeling of empowerment.

Now I try to run 2-3 miles 4 x a week. I think following a plan was the best idea I ever had, and so now I'm going to try another one to build up to a 10k. We will see what happens with that. This is the plan that I have chosen. I will start with week 7 next week. Wish me luck ! :)