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bornofthorns

Great Job! I really want to do a 5K! But I've just learned running on elipitical feels quite different than running on actual pavement. How long does it normally take to get to that level?

YES!! It is much, much different. There is a certain amount of kinetic energy and centripetal force that propels you through an elliptical workout that is not there on pavement. It is also more impact on your legs (obviously) with pavement.

For me, I started walking in around February, and running around late March. I used an app on my Android called RunDouble. It has a bunch of training programs in it and doubles as a GPS. After doing some of the general RD interval training exercises for about a month, I went ahead and bought the C25K app (within RD) and started that. This was in late April. Then I just kept trucking. I made sure to start doing weight training that strengthened my core and squats for my legs. Then it is just mind over matter! Slow and steady...then start working on speed.

schuagah

I just started C25K this morning, and I can't wait to get to the milestone you just hit! Congratulations! :drinker:

jessizona80

SO cool!! Congrats!!

2kidsandatrip

You look amazing, you've done a great job and your story definitely gives me inspiration. I am in the 250 range and on a lot of days feel like it's impossible, but to see such a wonderful change in you and others that have come such a long way is what reminds me that it is not hopeless. Thank you for sharing.

Sweetestthing87

This is so wonderful.. keep at it. You are doing great. Sometimes I forget that you just have to get out there and do it. Amazing things happen when we put ourselves out there and don't use "I CAN'T". :glasses:

faefaith

Congrats!!!!!

CorvusCorax77

oh HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fredf2112

Don't be crazy! 5k is a gateway race. If you're not careful you'll be looking at 10ks and half marathons. :laugh:

Seriously, I applaud your fantastic accomplishment and your commitment. Thank you for posting and encouraging others.

UsedToBeHusky

Very inspiring!

ckee1862

I am super pumped, We are doing Run or Dye here in Houston in September. Way to Go on beating your times and pushing yourself!!!

AmyP619

Congrats! That's amazing

sleepingtodream

Keep up the great work!:)

marcon125

Awesome! Pretty soon you'll be tackling longer races. Congrats!! :drinker:

flumi_f

Stand tall and be proud! You're a melting choco chunk!

Started running 2 months ago and can relate well. Now I'm at 6-8km and can run for up to 70 min. Its awesome how fast you can progress!

Keep up the good work!

bornofthorns

Thank you guys!

Stand tall and be proud! You're a melting choco chunk!

Started running 2 months ago and can relate well. Now I'm at 6-8km and can run for up to 70 min. Its awesome how fast you can progress!

Keep up the good work!

So question (I have wondered this forever): After about a half hour or so I start to get a bit bored. How do you push through for 70 minutes?!