NSV. Today, I am a runner :)

AsellusReborn
AsellusReborn Posts: 1,112 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I have been doing the Couch to 5K program. 5 weeks ago, by the end of my 1 minute runs, I was out of breath. My podcast said I shouldn't be and I always laughed, because I was. I knew in the back of my head w5 d3, a 20 minute run, was coming, but I laughed. In high school, I walked instead of ran. I tried running randomly through high school and never, ever did more than a minute or two.

Today, I completed Week 5 Day 3. 15 minutes in, I struggled. 16 minutes in, I wanted to quit. 18 minutes in, I thought I was toast.

But I told myself I would always, always regret it if I quit with 2 minutes to go.


And today, calves and shins on fire, I ran for 20 minutes solid, with no rocking breaks.

Today, I am a runner.

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  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    Amazing!! Congratulations! Go sign up for a 5K! :)
  • sunnyrunner77
    sunnyrunner77 Posts: 47 Member
    Pure awesomeness - what a great day for you!!

    Two favorite quotes:

    "It never gets easier. You just get better."

    and

    "I am a runner because I run. Not because I run far. Not because I run fast"
  • mrsH09
    mrsH09 Posts: 20 Member
    congrats!! it is my ultimate goal to be a runner :)
  • jellebeandesigns
    jellebeandesigns Posts: 347 Member
    Yay! It's amazing
  • Go1096
    Go1096 Posts: 83 Member
    YAY! that's great!
  • LifestyleChange33
    LifestyleChange33 Posts: 169 Member
    Yeah!!! I wanna be like ou when I grow up!
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    High five on your victory! Nothing will stop you now!
  • YUMMY45
    YUMMY45 Posts: 21 Member
    Thanx for the inspiration. I'll think of you on my next treadmill run. thanx!
  • kritterxx
    kritterxx Posts: 100 Member
    Amazing! Great determination, I wish I could get myself to do it sigh, well done :D
  • malspaugh
    malspaugh Posts: 15 Member
    Thats awesome! Keep it up! I know how it feels, and you will never regret not giving up!
  • hellotherecupcake
    hellotherecupcake Posts: 125 Member
    That's so awesome! :-) Way to go!

    I'm going to start week 3 of Couch to 5K and I'm so scared for what's coming up. I hope to be making a similar post like yours soon. :-)
  • a_new_dawn
    a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
    Congrats and very well done. I want to run so badly. Properly run I mean, at the minute my kids say that I "run like a girl". My stamina is quite poor, I get tired and out of breath very quickly
    I keep saying I want to do c25k, and I have the app on my phone, but I've been nervous about going out for my first run alone. Today I have made a descion, I'm just gonna go for it! I start next week after I finish my current JM workout. Can't wait.

    Two favorite quotes:

    "It never gets easier. You just get better."

    and

    "I am a runner because I run. Not because I run far. Not because I run fast"

    I love these!!
  • nadiamode
    nadiamode Posts: 35 Member
    Big big congratulations to you and thank you for sharing. I'm due to do Week 5 Day 3 today and was about to chicken out because I don't feel like it. I think I'm going to push on :)
  • melindenmark
    melindenmark Posts: 279 Member
    congrats! I just finished week 6 but had the same feeling when i completed week 5. Keep up the great work, we can do this :D
  • misalillstead
    misalillstead Posts: 407 Member
    Congrats!!!! :D I'm happy for you... and thank you for the inspiration! I've been thinking about trying a c5k program. :)
  • teenamai
    teenamai Posts: 48 Member
    Thank you so much for posting this! I just started C25K and have been struggling. This is exactly what I needed to hear. Congrats to you! Great job for pushing through! You are my inspiration :)
  • AsellusReborn
    AsellusReborn Posts: 1,112 Member
    Thank you all!


    To everyone who has said they are thinking of the C25K - do it. Do it even if you think you're not a runner, could never be a runner - because I have news for you: Yes you can. You will be /amazed/ at how it lets you push yourself, and at how your body adapts. Every week will be a challenge - there are no easy weeks. But it prepares you and you CAN do it - so go do it!
  • sheismith
    sheismith Posts: 111 Member
    Congrats!
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    well done! love couch to 5k, would recommend it to anyone that wants to run!
  • estherwhetstone
    estherwhetstone Posts: 61 Member
    Thank you for this post! I'm starting week 5 tomorrow and I'm worried about day 3. You just inspired me and I'm not going to think about it and just go and do it!
  • LuckyCheryl
    LuckyCheryl Posts: 71 Member
    I also just finished week 3 and I start week 4 tomorrow. Getting nervous......good luck to you. I have signed up for my first 5k which will be on Oct 8th.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    Awesome girl! I'm not doing C25k, but I'm trying to learn to run myself
  • justmarried15
    justmarried15 Posts: 60 Member
    Great NSV!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,997 Member
    You deserve to feel amazing. =)
  • PeloMichelle
    PeloMichelle Posts: 69 Member
    Congratulations Runner Girl!!! Great accomplishment!
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