One Year and 80lbs: Couch Potato to Runner

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  • JoniBologna
    JoniBologna Posts: 653 Member
    Wow! Great work, Kevin. You look fantastic. I am a new runner as well. It is actually kind of fun. Who knew?! Feel free to add me as a friend. I, as well, am about to reach my one year anniversary of being dedicated to living healthy. :happy:
  • bigswedeman
    bigswedeman Posts: 139 Member
    Just remember with C2K, don't worry about how FAST you're going just that you're getting it done :)
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    That is amazing! Congrates!
  • Allegi32
    Allegi32 Posts: 302 Member
    First of all...AMAZING! You look great, and more importantly, you can tell you feel great. Big thumbs up to you. :)

    I have a question....I tried the C25K before and I stalled out at a mile. Just couldn't seem to push past it. I know you have the option, when you do the program, of using distance or time for your intervals....which did you use?
  • Jesea
    Jesea Posts: 376 Member
    Fantastic!
  • treehopper1987
    treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
    Thanks for the inspirational story. I'm currently doing C25K but have been losing my motivation to continue. Good luck on your continued success and healthier you in your weight loss journey!
  • sassafrasy
    sassafrasy Posts: 113
    ooh, ooh, friend me! My weightloss is 30 more lbs. too. I am running my first half marathon this Saturday. I have trained for 4 months for this day! I can't wait. I used Hal Higdon's training schedule online.
    I am also running another half marathon in May.....4.5 mile mud obstacle in May....and possibly tough mudder in October.
    good luck on journey. you have already done an amazing job. you've saved a life, yours!
  • april1lowe
    april1lowe Posts: 202 Member
    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! You've done amazing and YES you are a poster child for the benefits of weight loss! Wonderful job and YAY a fellow runner :) I've lost just shy of 50 lbs this past year and was NEVER a runner. I ran my first 5K in Sept and am now training for my first half marathon...eeeeeeekkkkk.....it's in a few weeks! So nervous! Best of luck and congrats!!
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    amazing!!!! i'm a new runner, too!
  • bigswedeman
    bigswedeman Posts: 139 Member
    First of all...AMAZING! You look great, and more importantly, you can tell you feel great. Big thumbs up to you. :)

    I have a question....I tried the C25K before and I stalled out at a mile. Just couldn't seem to push past it. I know you have the option, when you do the program, of using distance or time for your intervals....which did you use?

    I *ALWAYS* used time... I didn't worry about how fast I was going, just that I did it for the entire time that was asked. Funny thing was, being a treadmill noobie I didn't realize it was Imperial... I thought the numbers were in kilometres, and thought "I'd never get there..." Then one day I figured out I was already running 3 miles, and was like... OMG! I just ran 5k *lol* /facepalm

    My first big C25k entry from last year was Week 5, day 3... That was a hard one, mentally much more than physically!
  • NicholeRobb
    NicholeRobb Posts: 166 Member
    Wow, what an amazing transformation! I have been reading up on that program as well & have been thinking about giving it a try. U r def a testimony in itself to how well it must wrk! Great job!
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    Congratulations you look amazing. I am learning to love c25k. I actually have to redo week 7.
  • alangholz
    alangholz Posts: 69
    Awesome!
  • april1lowe
    april1lowe Posts: 202 Member
    ooh, ooh, friend me! My weightloss is 30 more lbs. too. I am running my first half marathon this Saturday. I have trained for 4 months for this day! I can't wait. I used Hal Higdon's training schedule online.
    I am also running another half marathon in May.....4.5 mile mud obstacle in May....and possibly tough mudder in October.
    good luck on journey. you have already done an amazing job. you've saved a life, yours!

    I'm doing my first half in a few weeks and Warrior Dash in May! :) Good luck on your runs!
  • M77308
    M77308 Posts: 183
    Awesome story!!! You honestly look amazing and you look years younger!!! All your hard work is definitely paying off!! :)
  • joey200for2
    joey200for2 Posts: 104 Member
    Great job, congratulations on your success!!!!!
  • wisebadger53
    wisebadger53 Posts: 382 Member
    You're looking awesome man! I have been working on my running for the last couple of months with the goal of entering a 5k (it's only been about 50 years since the last time I can actually say I "RAN" anywhere. LOL), and I do find it to be fun! I never thought I would say that! Good luck with the rest of your weight loss, and especially with the 5k!
  • ukloveme
    ukloveme Posts: 125
    keep it up, I bet yo feeling amazing.
  • nickyeatrunread
    nickyeatrunread Posts: 173 Member
    Wow, what amazing results! Well done, you look amazing! Very handsome!

    Anyway I'll add you. Imalso as looking for more supportive friends! I finished c25k in march 2010 and it totally changed my life. About to start training for my first marathon.
  • onewithwings
    onewithwings Posts: 56
    I was a couch potato too!

    After running my first 5K, I got addicted. This year I'm entered for 3 half marathons, a 10K, an 8K a 6K and 4 5K's...and not looking back.

    I found a running club that utilizes the Jeff Galloway training method and my time and performance have improved by leaps and bounds!
  • bigswedeman
    bigswedeman Posts: 139 Member
    Hmm... Interesting reading up on his 'running' style...
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I was reading your blog last night as a matter of fact....you are an inspiration for sure!

    I am starting C25K on the 1st - I HOPE - I'm also doing 30DS and I may have to crawl through my cardio days.

    Way to go on your success & best of luck to you on your journey!!!
  • mousecat84
    mousecat84 Posts: 81
    Fantastic read! Really glad to hear of your very positive results! Keep it up and you're sure to be at your goal in no time! :)
  • KristyB32
    KristyB32 Posts: 76 Member
    Wow! Way to go! What is couch to 5k? I've heard of it before but no clue what it is.
  • abhishekbansalinWECHANGED
    abhishekbansalinWECHANGED Posts: 155
    wow.. thats a great change buddy.. congratulations
  • ball858
    ball858 Posts: 395 Member
    Looking good ;)
  • gailosborne
    gailosborne Posts: 435
    excellent work Kevin!! Impressive stuff!
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Wow! Way to go! What is couch to 5k? I've heard of it before but no clue what it is.

    It helps you become a runner over the course of 9 weeks. It walks you through step by step what "running" activities to do to be able to do a 5K (a little over 3 miles). It's fabulous!
  • KristyB32
    KristyB32 Posts: 76 Member
    Wow! Way to go! What is couch to 5k? I've heard of it before but no clue what it is.

    It helps you become a runner over the course of 9 weeks. It walks you through step by step what "running" activities to do to be able to do a 5K (a little over 3 miles). It's fabulous!

    Is it a website or some kind of program you buy? Thanks!
  • bigswedeman
    bigswedeman Posts: 139 Member
    Is it a website or some kind of program you buy? Thanks!

    There are a few apps out there, I had the one that Bluefin created (http://www.bluefinapps.com/)... It starts off slow and SLOWLY works your way up... If you have trouble with a week, just do it again. :)

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