I ran my first 5K!!!

Oilfanchick

Way to go! A couple weeks ago I ran my first 10K and felt the exact same way! But I couldn't stop smiling through the whole thing! It was great!

andivaclavicek

Awesome! :drinker:

nspink

meeee too! I just ran my first 5K this past Saturday! I am looking forward for the next one.....

shoegal517

Awesome!!! My first one is June 15th and I know I'm going to burst into tears after I cross the finish line so I totally relate... I always thought it was something I couldn't do and I'm doing it! On week 7 myself.... GREAT JOB!!!

crimsontech

I weigh just under 300 pounds and I'm able to do the C25K program. I'm at the end of Week 3 (my progress is slow because I'm having allergy/blister problems on my feet) but I have been able to complete every step without fail. I have been thoroughly amazed after I read what the goal is for the day and shocked that I can actually do it. It's hard work and I have to pep talk myself to keep going, but it really works!

I can't wait to run in my first 5K but since I live in Phoenix, AZ, the weather is NOT going to be my friend for several months. So I'll be hitting the treadmill instead for a while.

By the way: to the original poster: GREAT JOB! I can't wait to be in your shoes!

JSheehy1965

oops

codieelise

how do i get the programme?

meluc

whats the c25k programme?

I use this App on my I-phone called "Couch to 5K" and it tells you when to walk, when to run and the music I have on my phone plays when the voice doesn't talk to tell me what to do. You don't have to have a top watch or worry about time, the App tells you what to do and when. I highly recommend it!

meluc

Awesome!!! My first one is June 15th and I know I'm going to burst into tears after I cross the finish line so I totally relate... I always thought it was something I couldn't do and I'm doing it! On week 7 myself.... GREAT JOB!!!

I'm so excited for you!! I also never thought I could run, let alone complete a 5K. What a great feeling of accomplishment for you! You are a RUNNER! WTG!

meluc

I weigh just under 300 pounds and I'm able to do the C25K program. I'm at the end of Week 3 (my progress is slow because I'm having allergy/blister problems on my feet) but I have been able to complete every step without fail. I have been thoroughly amazed after I read what the goal is for the day and shocked that I can actually do it. It's hard work and I have to pep talk myself to keep going, but it really works!

I can't wait to run in my first 5K but since I live in Phoenix, AZ, the weather is NOT going to be my friend for several months. So I'll be hitting the treadmill instead for a while.

By the way: to the original poster: GREAT JOB! I can't wait to be in your shoes!

Congrats on keeping up witht he program!! I can't imagine running in the heat you have in Phoenix! The weather here is typically much cooler. Mornings/evenings are significantly cooler and makes it easier to run outside, but I also run on the treadmill at my work gym when too warm or too cold outside.

Tip for blisters: I bought running socks from Lulumlemon (total splurge at $16/pair), but since I wear those socks, I no longer have blisters!

jreimund

AWESOME JOB!!! I run my 1st 5K this weekend (color run Racine, WI). Wish me good luck!

Good luck!!! I'm doing the color run in July in Ann arbor, Mi

Good luck to both of you! I'm running it in KC, MO June 30!!! It will be my 2nd 5k, just did my first on May 5th And I'm on week 5 of c25k! OP GREAT JOB!!! I'm hoping to come in under 40 on my 2nd, 1st time was 42:00

qtesnowd

Congrats! I'm doing my first 5K this Sunday and am excited/terrified! I'll probably end up walking for most of the time, but I don't care if I'm the last one done as long as I do cross the finish line! I'm registered for another 5K in June, and really looking forward to it.