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nsv-c25k
sparkler2112
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I had to the worst day of my professional career Thursday night. When I got off work, instead of drowning myself in food for comfort, I chose the gym instead. I started the couch to 5k in January and have been dreading week 5 day 3 this entire time. Well, the time had come... time to face it. I completed the straight 20 minute run, unbelievably with ease. The personal success I felt afterwards helped overcome the professional loss. Ive lost about 9 pounds starting this program but the inches are falling off. I officially bought my first pair of 14s since high school and ran almost 2 miles straight, all on the same day. Now Im looking forward to completing my first 5k!
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Congratulations! That is an amazing achievement!0
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that is wonderful. you should feel absolutely blown away by your accomplishment.0
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Very well done!! I used C25k also and loved the program. Same here, dreaded that first 20 min run, but also did it. Awesome job again! and keep it up! Do you have a 5k planned already? I recently participated in my first, and while it was a small one, I placed 3rd in my age group (missed 2nd by a second)0
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Congrats!0
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Well done!! Love the c25k program just completed a few weeks ago. Though it took me more than 9 weeks I can now run 5k in 35 minutes and am getting faster, one day want to beat my skinny bro!! Well done though, and keep going!0
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THAT IT SOOOO AWESOME! I am doing the C25K program and I am quickly approaching the 20 minute run! I am so encouraged that you did it! In fact, after reading your post I'm heading to the gym!!!0
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great job! seriously, this day is the hardest of all - it's totally psychological. now that you are past it, you will never go back to being a non-runner - welcome to the club!0
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Thanks everyone!0
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thats awesome!! i started the c210k in November...i had never run before..since then i ran 3.49 miles to my brothers..the "ice man 2 miler" and i am planning an 8 k and 10k in just a few weeks....its addicting...so happy to hear how well you are doing!!!0
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Fantastic, we are so proud of you. Your ability to channel your bad feelings into something positive is a role model for us. Thank you for sharing.0
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Good job. I am just finishing up my first week and I can't even imagine running for 20 minutes. Thanks for the inspiration.0
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Great post! I am doing that day on C25K tomorrow morning! I've been dreading it! You inspire me. Thanks for this. :drinker:0
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I had to the worst day of my professional career Thursday night. When I got off work, instead of drowning myself in food for comfort, I chose the gym instead. I started the couch to 5k in January and have been dreading week 5 day 3 this entire time. Well, the time had come... time to face it. I completed the straight 20 minute run, unbelievably with ease. The personal success I felt afterwards helped overcome the professional loss. Ive lost about 9 pounds starting this program but the inches are falling off. I officially bought my first pair of 14s since high school and ran almost 2 miles straight, all on the same day. Now Im looking forward to completing my first 5k!
HUGE NSV!!
The c25k achievement is awesome.
The gym vs. food choice is a lesson that can stay with you a lifetime.
I think you've got this healthy eating thing wired!0 -
Yay! Running is awesome.0
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Being good to myself physically instead of further sabotabing myself is just now becoming a huge ah ha for me!! I ran off a bad day yesterday too and feel much better at the office today than if I had ate/drank last night and compounded problems. Let's keep it up!!!0
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Great job!!0
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that's awesome congrats!!! i love how a run can clear your head and lift you up!! wtg!0
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Great job! Thanks for the motivation - I'm in the same boat. I'm on W5D1 and D3 has been on my mind since week 1. It's very much a psychological battle and good on you for doing it even though you had an excuse not to!0
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Congratulations! That's awesome! I find exercise very therapeutic for stressful days. And I would love to be able to run a 5K (run not run/walk) so your thread is making me feel a bit motivated...0
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Awesome! I was on week 6 last week, and decided to go for it the full 3.1 miles with a time limit. I did it on Sunday and I was so proud of myself! It took me 46 mins.,and have my first 5K on Saturday. I am grateful for the app, because there were times I thought it was impossible. 7 weeks later Im doing a 5K! I have lost about 25 lbs in 55 days and hope to loose another 45!0
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So inspiring! Congrats and thanks for sharing!!0
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Good job! c25K is a wonderful program. You are making great strides0
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That's awesome - I'm kind of stuck on Week 3, but I know I'll get there eventually!0
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