NSV - Just ran longer than I have ever in my life!!!

BobcatGirl110

congrats on your run!!!! I think running is the best stress reliever (and cheapest therapist) there is :drinker:

Fab30s

That's certainly a major win and I can totally relate with how you're feeling and your journey getting there. Congratulations!!

kshaw5501

Congrats!!! Great victory!

JoelleAnn78

Ahhh, week 5 day 3. When the couch is officially further behind you than the 5K is up ahead. LOL

Excellent work. I love C25K!

beabria

Wow - you guys are wonderful supporters! I can't wait to post about my next "win" so that I can hear you all tell me how great I am. I'm still on top of the world. My muscles have that pleasant I've-been-used feel to them today. I feel like they must be hulking out with every step I take. Then I look down and see they look quite normal. Oh well, I'm still enjoying the though. I agree with you all - this was such a huge mental barrier. The idea that I couldn't run a 5k seems laughable now!

Congrats! I can so relate to your post, I never thought I could be a runner (even as a child I was always the last one in the pack during the Canada fitness runs), but apparently the only thing stopping me was my mindset. After months of interval runs, my training plan is set so that I run a straight 25 minutes next Sunday - I'm terrified and excited at the same time. I always force myself to go on my "down" days too, because I feel so much better afterwards.

I'm a little jealous of this btw. I posted a topic recently about the desire to run on my "off" days. I can't really say that I (yet) enjoy the actual running part, but I do love the overall experience. The biochemical feel-good I get is unmatched by any other activity I've done. But, sadly, I've regularly found that I still really need the recovery days. If I try two days in a row (even at a lower level), my performance suffers. On the third day, I'm shattered. I look forward to the day when I'll be able to run several days in a row.

kwantlen2051

Thanks for sharing. I was feeling discouraged this morning, but you inspired me to go on. thanks and great job!!!!

likitisplit

That run in C25k is a major milestone and an awesome accomplishment. WAY TO GO!

Chevy_Quest

As someone who is taking very small steps into running again - I am really really excited for you!

kmp327

CONGRATULATIONS! I did the C25K program last summer and I remember how it felt the first time I ran the whole thing. I was more proud of myself than I think I'd ever been! You're awesome!

Mamakatspokane

Great job! Not sure why running (jogging really) makes me feel soo accomplished but it does. More accomplished than any other exercise. Great job!!!! I just graduated c25k and trust me, you'll be up to 30 min easy!

pollypocket3

Congrats! I had a smaller milestone Friday when I did a mile nonstop for the first time - EVER. Never in high school when they made you run it was I able to do it.. I would sprint walk, sprint to make up for lost time, walk and catch my breath. I plan on getting my way to a 5k for next year!

mazmataz

Awesome job!! I seem to find that the days I have to work hardest to push myself out of the door for my run are the days I do best!

meandmylads

Wow - you guys are wonderful supporters! I can't wait to post about my next "win" so that I can hear you all tell me how great I am. I'm still on top of the world. My muscles have that pleasant I've-been-used feel to them today. I feel like they must be hulking out with every step I take. Then I look down and see they look quite normal. Oh well, I'm still enjoying the though. I agree with you all - this was such a huge mental barrier. The idea that I couldn't run a 5k seems laughable now!

Congrats! I can so relate to your post, I never thought I could be a runner (even as a child I was always the last one in the pack during the Canada fitness runs), but apparently the only thing stopping me was my mindset. After months of interval runs, my training plan is set so that I run a straight 25 minutes next Sunday - I'm terrified and excited at the same time. I always force myself to go on my "down" days too, because I feel so much better afterwards.

I'm a little jealous of this btw. I posted a topic recently about the desire to run on my "off" days. I can't really say that I (yet) enjoy the actual running part, but I do love the overall experience. The biochemical feel-good I get is unmatched by any other activity I've done. But, sadly, I've regularly found that I still really need the recovery days. If I try two days in a row (even at a lower level), my performance suffers. On the third day, I'm shattered. I look forward to the day when I'll be able to run several days in a row.

Oh no - by "down" days I meant days where I feel crabby and discouraged. I always take "off" days to recover. I try to run Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and I do a core class on Tuesday and Power Yoga on Thursday. I find those classes are really helping build my core and upper body strength, which is really important to me as well.

vanillacoffee

CONGRATS! I juuuust finished C25K & that was the day I didnt think I could make it through. You can officially DO IT! Not a small achievement!