I slowed it down a bit Monday night when I did D2 and that seemed to help. I also am not concerned about speed but I was just going to the beat of the music (I thought that is what I was suppose to do). I guess I will just have to pay more attention to what my body can do not what I think I should be doing.

Thanks Linda and Debi for the support!

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Way to go Amy! Don't worry about your speed just keep going!!!
I got up and went for a 3.5 mile run here at my house - it was great hearing the birds and the bright sun. My time was not as good as I wanted. I find it is harder lately to push myself without anyone around me.

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You ladies are awesome. I'm on week six, day one today. (I've repeated some weeks and walk only during TOTM ... I have endometriosis so it's a huge step for me even to be able to walk the 3 miles at 3.5 m/hr. that week each month).

I never thought I'd come this far! You all inspire me so much.

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I notice you are 8lbs down now! Way to go!!!

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PS My knees feel sooooo much better this week since I started strengthening my quads before and after each workout. Thanks for the advice on that one too!

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Good morning ladies!! Everyone is doing awesome!

My knees are also feeling better.. thank goodness.

I'm starting week 9 tomorrow. I will do my celebratory run for completing the series and running 30 minutes.

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WEEK 9!!!!!!!!!!!

I almost feel like a runner now that I'm chugging out 30 minutes .

Wow, I can't believe I'm already here! Now, I'm on my own. I have to come up with a schedule to continue to challenge myself.

I've changed my goal to only lose 5 more pounds. I feel good about myself and that is allowed. I don't need to be "skinny".

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Who Hoo! I'm proud of you!!! You inspire me that this can be done. I'm on day two of week 6 today and I had to really push myself to keep going this morning.

I know what you mean about not needing to be skinny. I've tried to make my goal reasonable to. I started with a BMI of 26.6 (overweight) and am working towards a BMI of 23.9. I'd like to be lower but I want to aim for a goal that is reasonable for my body and genetics.

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Ladies, you are awesome!!! Good work!!!!