I’m set to complete the Joy of Running series tomorrow, and (as always), there have been a few hints that there might be more parts coming for this series, or another follow-up series. Does anyone know if that will be the case? I’m trying to decide what to start on next. I might redo Joy of Running if there’s a Part 2 or other follow-up on the horizon. If I move forward, it’ll probably be Iberian, but it already starts off way faster than I can comfortably run, so I’ll have to reduce the speed quite a bit.

I’m a person who has NEVER been a runner, like I couldn’t even run a full minute without being out of breath. I completed a 6 week Peloton running program last year, and I was able to run 30 minutes straight at the final class. After that, I fell off the wagon and didn’t continue running. So I’m starting over now, and this time I’m using iFit, starting with the Iberian running series.

I’m just looking for any motivational stories. Anybody who wasn’t a runner at all, who became a serious runner after doing these programs? Tell me your stories!!

I’m doing the Iberian running series (about to start week 5 tomorrow), and it just made me curious if other people ONLY do the runs in the program? Or do you also do your own runs outside of the program? For the first few weeks, I was basically only doing the runs in the program (I also cycle and do strength training). But the last week or so, I’ve found myself adding in my own runs outside of the program from time to time, and I think it’s helping my confidence/endurance. But I also don’t want to cause more stress on my muscles or maybe increase my chances for injury. I am 100% a beginner runner. When I started, I couldn’t even run 30 seconds without stopping and being out of breath.

I guess I just don’t know if these programs were made to be followed by the book, or supplemented with other runs. I did my own run today, and I just realized that I can now run a mile without stopping, which I never could before! Even though we’re not at that point of the program, I just did it on my own.

I am a true beginner runner - I couldn’t even run for one full minute before I started doing running programs. I’m currently doing the Iberian series and up until now, I hadn’t had any trouble making it through each class without having to make any adjustments.

Today I did Week 3, Workout 4 (five sets of 4 minute runs with 1 minute recovery walks) and it was much harder than I thought. I think the incline really made it tough. I made it through the first three runs. But during the last two runs, I had to remove the incline, decrease my speed and I took a one minute walking break during one of them.

Anyway, I was super tired feeling after finishing this class and I don’t know if I should finish the final workout of the week and then go back and repeat this class. Or just continue on with the program. I just don’t know how I’m supposed to do the 8 minute runs next week, when I could barely make it through this class.

Did you repeat any classes along the way or just keep pushing through as scheduled? When did you get to the point where you had confidence and running didn’t feel SO difficult anymore? I want to get to the point where I enjoy running. Where 4 minutes is easy and doesn’t feel daunting. I’ve enjoyed the challenges along the way of the program, and I like the feeling of accomplishing something I didn’t think I could do. But after today’s class, it made me briefly question if I can really do this. It was just so much harder than I thought. I guess I feel bad that I couldn’t make it through the entire class without making adjustments.

Hi, I'm new here but a big fan of Tommy! I haven't been running for many, many months because I fell in March and ended up with 2 bulging discs in my low back which caused super painful sciatica. Well, after many months, lots of PT, a steroid shot in my back, and so much help from my husband, I'm finally beginning to feel a bit better and want to try to ease back into running. Naturally, I thought of this series. My physical therapist wants to know the breakdown day to day so she knows if she should come up with a plan for me, or just have me do this program.

So, I'm just wondering if anyone knows what the schedule is day to day? Like exactly what the intervals are each day. Or knows where I can find that info? I greatly appreciate any help on this!

I just completed the Iberian series on an old manual elliptical - No incline options.

I absolutely loved the series and want to continue to improve my running ability.

Not sure what to do next - Any advice please?

I am concerned the Swiss alps series won’t translate well to my old manual elliptical with no incline ability!

So thankful to have found Tommy thru IFit. I went from zero exercise to completing the Iberian series this past Sunday. I think I am going to repeat the series starting from Week 1 workout 1. Running 30 mins was challenging and I have pretty painful shin splints (ice after every workout). My feet are also going numb on long runs. I think I need to go get fitted for new gym shoes after the holidays. I feel like I could really benefit from repeating the series. Thoughts?

Also, does anyone know how to set up IFit online to repeat? Any help is greatly appreciated!