This week's NSV

benjaminlight

I haven't posted one of these before, but it was a cool realization this week.

I have been training for a 5K using the Couch to 5K app on my phone. When I started that app, I couldn't run the first couple of runs without gasping for breath and wanting to stop.

This week, I finished the C25K program and ran my first 5k run. I ran it under 30 minutes with a 9:40 minute mile, then yesterday I did it again.

The NSV is... What was once my ultimate goal has become just another Monday... Wednesday... Friday...

I start training for the 10K Monday morning.

jennykcmo

That is AWESOME!!! Hope you take some time to really bask in the glory of achieving that goal!

LynneW1983

Well done great job. I finished week 2 today. It got easier as the week went on. Good luck with your training for 10k.

shmulyeng

Congrats! As a C25K "graduate" I can totally relate. It's an amazing feeling and well deserved.

I started with pretty much the same numbers as you. I just got back from a very active vacation. Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Hiking, etc. I never would have been able to do it a few months back. Actually, when my wife was making reservations for the kayaking, the guy asked her if anyone was over 280. She hesitated for a second and turned to me. After a quick second she got back to the guy and, very emphatically, said "no". It felt good

wendyk673

Way to go! My NSV for this week is I am able to wear a smaller size scrubs at work! I tried the next size down on last night. I will admit that the pants were slightly snug but not a problem getting them on! The shirt fit fine, but I am used to wearing my clothes really loose and it will take a little getting used to wearing clothes that fit!