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(Tiny) C25K NSV
meglash
Posts: 22
Hey everyone! This is definitely minor to a lot of people, but I just completed the first day of the C25K program!!! As someone that has always wanted to be a runner, but has always been the least athletic person, this is HUGE for me. Even better, the Jingle Bell Run 5k in my town is scheduled for the day after I finish the program! I've said every year that I wanted to run that and this year I should be able to! Totally didn't plan it that way either so it must be meant to be. 
Just had to share!
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Congratulations! That is something to be proud of and is a huge accomplishment ! Good luck in that Jingle Bell run !0
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I remember my first day! It was tough. I did my 5K today and just finished C25K this week. Keep it up, it gets easier as long as you stick with it, and it is absolutely worth it!0
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Yay! I remember finishing W1D1 of C25K and feeling accomplished. We did D5D3 last week and it was the first time I've ever run 20 minutes non-stop. I was on top of the world!
Glad you're doing the program! You're going to be AMAZED at how your endurance changes. 0 -
well done! I did day 1 of week 3 yesterday, and honestly felt like crying afterward when I realised I had run for 3 minutes straight - sounds pathetic, I know, but I was so surprised that I could do it. I put a little post-it note on my treadmill display over the time display, with the words "KEEP GOING!" on it.
Soon we'll be running 20 minutes non stop and thinking it's totally easy! 0 -
Awesome! It's so great that you've started. I'm a C25K convert, got W9D1 tomorrow and my first 5k race in 3 weeks' time, and I'm SO impressed by what that programme has done for me. Awesome that you've already got a race lined up!0
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That's great! You are on your way! I'm on week 7, and love it, though I have never ran in my life before C25K. I'm carrying 60 extra pounds, and it's still been great! Get ready for all of your friends to notice a change. After a few weeks of C25K, your friends will start asking, "What are you doing? You look great. " 0
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That's not a small thing, it's a very brave thing! to actually put yourself in a situation you know is going to be a struggle and going for it anyway.
I have never been able to run, or do much at all, but I did week 5 day 2 this morning - I am no where near fit yet and certainly not a runner, but every session it gets easier, even if the runs get harder.
I might even be brave enough to join my husband on a charity 5k afterwards once I have completed the programme
Good luck and keep up the good work!0 -
I'm starting this tomorrow! EEEK!
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Way to go - you can do this! It is such a cool program. I just finished week 3 day 3 and I love it. Running is starting to be fun - not just a chore.0
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C25K is a great program. Great start - keep going. You can do this...and there may be a week that you want to repeat, but don't beat yourself up over that. Congratulations and welcome to running world!! :flowerforyou:0
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Great NSV!! You can totally do it! Just stick with it a day at a time and you'll do great!0
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That is NOT a tiny NSV!! That is HUGE! C25K is amazing and will change your life. Have fun and good luck on your Jingle Bell run!0
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NOT a tiny NSV at all! congrats on taking the first steps and getting started with c25k. it's a great program. i just completed it in early september, and have participated in two 5k's since then. i had to repeat some days/weeks, but i stuck with it and finished. consistency absolutely pays off!0
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Congrats!! Awesome job!!
Did W5D1 today. Almost threw up, twice. lol. But I finished it!! It was rough today, but I am so proud that I made it! I have NEVER ran before this program. I actually used to tell people that if they ever saw me running, don't ask questions just start running. Cause something bad is coming. lol.
I should finish C25K the week of my 29th birthday, then my first 5K is the week after!! Can't wait!!0 -
I'm so happy to see this post! I'm doing W1W1 of C25K tonight and am feeling really excited to see your post as well as the comments that followed. I hope we are both doing Jingle Bell Runs 8/9 weeks from now!0
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I just finished Week5 Day 1 and I thought I was going to die. Did you feel like after the 5 minute run that you were done? LOL I barely could finish and I feel like I am getting slower. Its hard. But I am going to keep at it.0
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That is a huge NSV! I did day 1 and barely made it half way through. i told myself I'd give it a week before I tried again and it's been over a month. I did move and get a full time position and what not though. congrats!0
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Way to go! I just finished the program this past weekend and I can say it is well worth it. Keep up the good work.0
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TINY!!!!!!!!!!!????????????? First steps are never tiny. This is huge. Congrats on starting, congrats on finishing and congrats on keeping it going!0
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it's not minor at all..it's your first day in a journey of self discovery and incredible achievements yet to come.
congratulations!0 -
I think it is a huge victory. Congratulations!! :flowerforyou:
I just started the program yesterday also. I found this group, if you haven't already found it on MFP. The have a terrific thread on tips and tricks you may be interested in:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k0 -
Definitely not a tiny NSV!
Congratulations on your victory and on all the "tiny steps" to the Jingle Bell Run! 0 -
That's not a small accomplishment at all. We all have to start somewhere! I have never in my life enjoyed running. But I knew it is great cardio, so I started the c25k program at the end of May or beginning of June. I signed up for a race so that I would keep my motivation. I ran a 5K race over the summer and just ran a 10K mudrun this past Saturday. I never ever ever thought I would run 6.4 miles plus run in the mud plus 15 obstacles. Sign up for a race and stick with it, girl! You've got this
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I just finished Week5 Day 1 and I thought I was going to die. Did you feel like after the 5 minute run that you were done? LOL I barely could finish and I feel like I am getting slower. Its hard. But I am going to keep at it.
I did W5D1 today too. I totally felt like I was going to die!! I told myself I couldn't give up because I hadn't even cried yet, lol. I finished it, but am really worried about W5D2, UGH!0 -
It's not "minor" it's huge! Once you cross that finish line you will become addicted! I started running about 5 years ago and now I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon in June 2013!!!!
Keep it up!0 -
after 4 attempts i finally "finished" c25k this summer. i really don't consider myself finished though because i'm not up to the 3 miles in 30 minutes yet BUT the fact that i can run 3 miles straight AT ALL pretty much blows my mind...once i can do 3.2 miles in 30 minutes or less than i can really say that i've made it.
even though i did c25k several times before and did not finish, i liked it enough to keep coming back again and again. i have always wanted to be a runner and i am wayyyy closer than i ever thought i could be * still feel like throwing up every time i finish 3 miles though! haha0 -
That's great!! I did Day 1 last night :-) (This is my 2nd go at it...the first time I stopped after Wk 2 because of foot/knee pain :-( )0
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