I want to hear about your C5K results please!!!

TeachTheGirl

I actually started it yesterday!

One thing I never realized is the importance of a good exercise/jogging bra. Oof.

tinana_RN

I'm in week 5 right now It's actually my 2nd week doing week 5, I chose to repeat because I didn't feel totally comfortable moving on quite yet. I'm enjoying the program and never thought I'd run again!

BobbyDaniel

I started C25K around Sept. 2010, was about 60 pounds heavier than I am now, I ran my first official 5K in Dec. 2010, my first 5 miler in May 2011, first 10K in Nov. 2011, first half marathon Dec. 2011 and finished my first marathon this past March. Now I'm running my first repeat races and have PR'd two of them by at least 3 minutes...next is the 5 miler this Saturday that I hope to PR by 3-5 minutes. In short...the program worked for me!

Karmarie24

I started running 4 years ago with the C25K program. The 3 min run still sticks out in my mind, it was so hard I didn't think I'd make it. I went through shin splints, ankle pain, knee pain, and sore everything! Somehow I made it, and I did a 5k 7 months later, 60 pounds lighter.

I went on to run every 5k in my area, and even a 10k. 3 years ago I decided to try a Half Marathon, and went on to do 4 more! Last year I ran my first full marathon, and I am signed up for another full marathon in 8 months!

I think everyone can run if they want to! Somedays are hard, somedays are wonderful, you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other. After you are running for a few months, join a running group. You can find others like you, learn how to train properly, and get motivation.

Go at your own pace, repeat weeks if you need to, sign up for a race a few months out. You can do it!

allielite11

Thank you everyone for sharing!! Lots of awesome stories and lots of good advice, I appreciate it! And congrats to you all that have started and or finished the program and all that have ran 5ks or more!!! You are all very inspiring! I'm trying to talk my walking partner into trying this program with me but she doesn't want to try it. Right now we walk everyday 3 miles in about 55 minutes. I wish I could just get her to try this, but if not I was thinking maybe I would just keep walking with her and then start the program on my treadmill at home. I will for sure take it slow and not rush it! I know I've got a runner in me, I've just got to find her!

ReclaimingSarah

I started C25K late February or early March (don't actually remember!). The 60 second intervals at the beginning were tough, even though I had been walking for months. I've been going slowly, due to a tendency to develop shin splints. I've repeated weeks, sometimes multiple times. I have my first 5K in two weeks, but won't be ready to run the entire thing yet. I just completed week 6 last night. I ran for 22 minutes straight, averaging about 4.5 mph (yes, I'm SLOW). I ran about 1.75 miles last night and it was a huge accomplishment for me.

My advice: First, get fitted for running shoes at a running store. Second, never run two days in a row (I did last night and now my knees are a little sore today!). and just do it!

^THIS! Don't be afraid to go slow! (No one is chasing you & you certainly don't need to keep up with anyone else.) Don't run 2 days in a row! Most importantly- get fitted for proper shoes. The right shoe makes a WORLD of difference to your entire body. You can do it!!

dobarber

I'm on week 5 day 2 and plan on repeating that day a few times before doing day 3. Running for 20 minutes non stop is a little intimidating. Anyway I saw someone ask if anyone had knee problems and YES I DO! I was in a car wreck as a child and shattered my knee and the growth plate which later required surgeries on both legs to get them to growth the correct length. Unfortunately this required the growth in my "good" leg to be stopped so I wouldn't be walking like someone from the v8 commercials. Anyway back to the topic at hand. I have had a little knee aches but nothing excruciating or prolonged so I've been keeping at it and not over doing it. I'm seeing myself progress so much and have done a mile run to benefit kids charities. Yeah I know a mile doesn't seem like much but if you've never run a mile is like Mt Olympus. I have also made plans to run the 5k next year during the same weekend and may do the 10k the following year. This really is a great program that eases you into running. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to run. Like others have said. Get good Running shoes and stay with it. If you do this you have to commit to it. Good luck and happy running.

scadoodles

I am by no means a "runner". However I started week 6 of the c25k program today! It feels great to have made it this far. More motivation to finish now, I have plans to run a 5k in June! I've lost almost 10lbs since starting c25k. That's including good healthy eating as well. The beginning was the hardest, I've had to repeat a day here and there. It doesnt have to be easy, you just have to finish! Make sure you invest in good shoes for your foot/gait & stretch well after! Good luck!