How long?

jpcamden
jpcamden Posts: 45 Member
Hey guys, just restarted C25k since I've been kinda slack. I did D1 on Tuesday and barely did any runs. Today I did way better, and actually did 7/8 of the runs. I had to rest on one. I don't think doing it after work is such a good idea. I work outside and sweat all day so by the time I got home today I was chafing like crazy. Baby powder did help a ton though.

So anyway, my question is how long until you thought to yourself "Holy crap, I can't believe I just did that.."
I do feel like I did better today than I did on Tuesday, but it was still really tough. My legs were tired, my breathing sucked, but I managed to finish I suppose. I still don't call it a complete success since I skipped a whole run and cut a couple short by about 10 seconds. Adding some techno-ish music onto my phone did seem to help too.

I just can't wait until I can actually run for a while. Thanks for reading guys!

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  • FitterFaith
    FitterFaith Posts: 34 Member
    3 minutes was a magical marker for me. Once I passed being able to run a full 3 minute it got so much easier. But before that....every 10 seconds was grueling. I just finished week 7, with 25 minutes of straight running. Hang in there. Your mind gives out long before your body will. And when you feel like quiting, remember all the people confined to wheelchairs that would love the opportunity run those last 10 seconds for you. YOU GOT THIS!!!!