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NSV. Today, I am a runner :)

AsellusReborn
Posts: 1,112 Member
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.
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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Amazing!! Congratulations! Go sign up for a 5K!0
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Pure awesomeness - what a great day for you!!
Two favorite quotes:
"It never gets easier. You just get better."
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"I am a runner because I run. Not because I run far. Not because I run fast"0 -
congrats!! it is my ultimate goal to be a runner0
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Yay! It's amazing0
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YAY! that's great!0
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Yeah!!! I wanna be like ou when I grow up!0
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High five on your victory! Nothing will stop you now!0
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Thanx for the inspiration. I'll think of you on my next treadmill run. thanx!0
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Amazing! Great determination, I wish I could get myself to do it sigh, well done0
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Thats awesome! Keep it up! I know how it feels, and you will never regret not giving up!0
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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. :-)0 -
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!!0 -
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 on0
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congrats! I just finished week 6 but had the same feeling when i completed week 5. Keep up the great work, we can do this0
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Congrats!!!!
I'm happy for you... and thank you for the inspiration! I've been thinking about trying a c5k program.
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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 inspiration0
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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!0 -
Congrats!0
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well done! love couch to 5k, would recommend it to anyone that wants to run!0
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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!0
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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.0
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Awesome girl! I'm not doing C25k, but I'm trying to learn to run myself0
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Great NSV!0
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You deserve to feel amazing.0
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Congratulations Runner Girl!!! Great accomplishment!0
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