I graduated from C25K this morning!!

Jormesher
Jormesher Posts: 46 Member
edited January 3 in Success Stories
I have never thought of myself as a runner, but today I do! 3.16 miles in less than 40 minutes. I'm not breaking any world speed records, but I have beaten what I thought was my best. This has been a very empowering accomplishment!

If I can do it, you can too!

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  • sjlapins
    sjlapins Posts: 26 Member
    Way to go!!!!! Keep up the great work! :)
  • ajfc1971
    ajfc1971 Posts: 258 Member
    wow well done, need to get back to the C25K myself.
  • mermer315
    mermer315 Posts: 34 Member
    way to go!! It's such a great feeling!
  • litaita
    litaita Posts: 29 Member
    Congratulations! Sounds like all your hard work has paid off!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    That's a fantastic accomplishment! Sign up for a 5K and kill it! :)
  • Seaglass1123
    Seaglass1123 Posts: 500 Member
    Awesome job!!
  • charleneagilmore
    charleneagilmore Posts: 37 Member
    That's fantastic! As a new runner myself, I can totally relate to feeling as though you aren't 'fast'. But, I just don't worry about it and keep getting out there. Over past couple of months, I've just been feeling better and better during every run. And that's a great feeling. Be proud of your accomplishment!
  • abbyat120
    abbyat120 Posts: 8 Member
    congrats!! that is so awesome! i have never gotten past week 5 :(
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Congrats!!! That is so exciting!
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    Congratulations! Running is addictive.
  • _kannnd
    _kannnd Posts: 247 Member
    Great job!
  • missoularocks
    missoularocks Posts: 294 Member
    *~~~~spectacular! that is such a great program! i am glad you worked through it and succeeded! ~~~*
  • Oneday150
    Oneday150 Posts: 240 Member
    Congrats !!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • gingameister
    gingameister Posts: 125 Member
    Congrats, that's bl**dy brilliant!!!! 8-) 8-) I've just finished day 1 of week 4 and it's been good so far.

    Congrats again! 8-D
  • shannonmci
    shannonmci Posts: 56 Member
    Great Job!
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Congrats! I hope you're aware that you'll now be addicted to running :laugh:
  • mcapone67
    mcapone67 Posts: 15 Member
    Great Job! I am on week 7 and I still can't believe I am running again. Keep it up and your time will improve but the most important thing is that you are running.:flowerforyou:
  • crazy8ts
    crazy8ts Posts: 360
    That is pretty awesome! I've been wanting to start the program, but I'm a complete chickensh*t... always fancied myself a "sprinter" not a "distance runner" (from my days of running pass patterns and around the bases), but have felt for a long time that incorporating a running program could really put me over the top for my fitness goals... Gotta get to it... so don't mind me if I try to glean some of your success as fuel for me getting 'off the couch' :)
  • rrrbecca11
    rrrbecca11 Posts: 477
    Isn't it a wonderful feeling?? C25k literally changed my lifestyle...into that of a runner. I will never look back. :drinker: :flowerforyou: :glasses:
  • leslie0422
    leslie0422 Posts: 108 Member
    Awesome job! I completed C25K last year and loved it!!! Now I run 5-6 days per week and feel healthier than ever.

    Keep up the great work!
  • cmacphee3
    cmacphee3 Posts: 278 Member
    Congratulations!!!!! That is awesome. You must be so proud and don't you find it is amazing how far your body has come?!

    I'm on Week 9, Day 2 today! I finished it and now I have one day left!!! I am going back to do it faster though because I don't actually make it the 5k.
  • leslie0422
    leslie0422 Posts: 108 Member
    That is pretty awesome! I've been wanting to start the program, but I'm a complete chickensh*t... always fancied myself a "sprinter" not a "distance runner" (from my days of running pass patterns and around the bases), but have felt for a long time that incorporating a running program could really put me over the top for my fitness goals... Gotta get to it... so don't mind me if I try to glean some of your success as fuel for me getting 'off the couch' :)

    You should give it a try. The program really does start you off slowly and gradually builds you up to running 3 miles. I loved it!
  • jwcomputergirl
    jwcomputergirl Posts: 126 Member
    It's a GREAT empowering feeling! Just knowing that you can do ANYTHING!
  • FrostyBev
    FrostyBev Posts: 119 Member
    Congratulations! That's an awesome accomplishment.

    If you would like to work on improving your speed I'd suggest doing an interval work out at least once a week like on week 6 workout 2. Instead of just trying to make it through the 10 minutes of jogging try pushing your pace a little above your comfort zone. :)
  • alexroet
    alexroet Posts: 65 Member
    congrats! I'm on week 1 myself. I have always hate hate hated running, but.... this makes it seem do-able. I'm not out to set any speed records, but just to be able to do a 5k would be a major accomplishment. Way to go!
  • jp77379
    jp77379 Posts: 3
    Congratulations! That is a terrific milestone.

    I was very heavy when I started C25K and I was amazed at how well structured it was. It gave my body time to adjust, rebuild, but also kept pushing the envelope.

    I would highly recommend that you pick up the Bridge to 10K app if you haven't already. The idea of that would have sounded nuts to me a few months ago but I am now 2 weeks away from finishing it. I peeled off 5.4 miles this morning.

    One thing I have noticed about my running pace is that it is picking up SOOOO quickly but I'm completely not aware of it. I'm not trying to run faster, I just am. You are 100% right to focus on distance right now, not pace. Pace will come.

    Happy for you! Congrats.
  • travel4fun
    travel4fun Posts: 36 Member
    That's awesome. Congratulations! I am stuck on week 4 due to being sick with bronchitis for about 2 weeks. I can't wait to get back into it again. It will be an amazing day when I complete the program. You should be so proud of yourself!
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    Congratulations! I'm on Week 7, and it's nice to read your success story for a little motivation! You should definitely be proud! :smile:
  • gwild0r
    gwild0r Posts: 135 Member
    When I graduated c25k earlier this year, I was doing a 40 min 5k.. I am now finishing them in 25 mins. Speed comes with time an practice.. keep running! Keep setting goals..

    Either way Congrats!! and welcome to the running family!
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