C25K NSV!
shydaisi
Posts: 788 Member
I know this probably won't be a big deal to most...but it is to me, so I want to share!
Today I was doing W3D2 of the C25K program (if you don't know about it, check it out!!) which is two intervals of a 90 sec run/90 sec walk/3 min run/3 min walk. I have downloaded a podcast which is a 30ish long music compilation that has voice prompts when I need to run or walk. So, I did the 5 minute warm up walk, and then started the 90 second run. I got so zoned into what I was doing that I completely missed the prompt for beginning my 90 second walk, doing an extra 15 seconds before I looked at the time and realized I should have been walking!!! On top of that, I ran for TWO 3 minute spans with no problem!
I am so excited that this program is working for me. I have NEVER been a runner - even a 10 second sprint when necessary would have me panting! Going from barely walking 30 minutes at a time to running for 9 cumulative minutes, 3 at a time, is phenomenal for me!
Today I was doing W3D2 of the C25K program (if you don't know about it, check it out!!) which is two intervals of a 90 sec run/90 sec walk/3 min run/3 min walk. I have downloaded a podcast which is a 30ish long music compilation that has voice prompts when I need to run or walk. So, I did the 5 minute warm up walk, and then started the 90 second run. I got so zoned into what I was doing that I completely missed the prompt for beginning my 90 second walk, doing an extra 15 seconds before I looked at the time and realized I should have been walking!!! On top of that, I ran for TWO 3 minute spans with no problem!
I am so excited that this program is working for me. I have NEVER been a runner - even a 10 second sprint when necessary would have me panting! Going from barely walking 30 minutes at a time to running for 9 cumulative minutes, 3 at a time, is phenomenal for me!
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Congrats! I'm on Week 7 and still loving the program!0
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great job!0
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awesome, i just did that day too...week 3 day 3 tonite! its not too bad right now except i have to run uphill a lot which sucks but its worth it0
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That's awesome!
Go you!
God bless!0 -
Yay you! That *is* a big deal!0
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awesome, i just did that day too...week 3 day 3 tonite! its not too bad right now except i have to run uphill a lot which sucks but its worth it
Congrats! It is a big deal! I'm so behind on my C25K I have the same problem with the hills it does suck!0 -
Congratulations, that's awesome! I'm doing C25K and now running at 5.2 mph...who knew lol.0
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Great Job, I am also doing C25K. It is a great realization that each week you can run a little longer esp. if you never thought you could be a runner. I'm on week 7. Keep up the great work!0
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Thanks everyone!0
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Good for you! I've never missed the walking mark - always look forward to that part Keep up the good work!0
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Thank you!0
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Congrarts! That is huge. I've recently started running myself. Although I'm not doing the c25k program I do engage in walk/run. I started out setting small goals like I will run 4 driveways..etc. Today, I ran an entire block.. I've even managed to get to 3 miles in 39 munutes which isn't the best time but not the worst either.
Keep at it and before you know it you will be running your first 5k!0 -
It's the best feeling, isn't it? I could never run either, until C25K. Keep up the great work!!0
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Congratulations! I am going into week 3 tomorrow and was a little nervous about it, my husband made my music for me with prompts of when to walk/run. Keep up the good work.0
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GREAT JOB!!! Today I had smilar experince I was able to do all of running intervals without looking at my phone to see how long before was over!!! Im real proud of you I know how hard it is to start running and even jogging.0
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