Couch to 5K: Week 3.5 day 3

I started out today with a specific plan that I thought would push me but not too hard.  The plan was to:

run 4 minutes
walk 2
run 3
walk 2
run 4
walk 2
run 3

It went well.  I started off more slowly than I did last Friday or this Monday.  That was partially intentional because I was changing up the routine and wanted to be able to make it through and partially because I had a little remaining soreness from Monday.  I only really picked up the pace for the last minute or so of the last 3 minute run.

I've made it a habit to turn around for the return portion of my out and back run at the same point each time.  This gives me a definite comparison of my time as compared to previous runs.   

I did have some pain in my right shin after the run, but not during.  I have probably started out too fast for my legs given the amout of time I took off.  The good news is I don't have any knee or IT band pain.  Even the slight hints of pain in my IT band seem to be gone.  The month of rest and stretching are paying off.  I'm going to repeat today's routine on Friday or Saturday and then I'm planning to start week 4 next Monday. 

Today's stats: 2.48 miles in 31:53 for a pace of 12:51 / mile.  This pace includes my 5 minute warm up and cool down walks.