Running NSV

ashleyoh33 · March 2013

I'm currently doing the c25k program. Today was the day I've been dreading since one day a couple of weeks ago when I realized I would be expected to run for 20 minutes straight. 20 minutes? YEAH RIGHT! And it's not like it gradually works up to that...it goes from 8 mins to 20 mins in ONE DAY. INSANE. But what's really insane? I DID IT! Yeah, I couldn't run for 3 mins straight a couple of months ago, and 3 weeks ago five minutes left me feeling like I was on the brink of death, but today I RAN FOR 20 MINUTES WITHOUT STOPPING OR GASPING FOR AIR!!!! WHOOOO!

p.s. I still hate running and I think the "runners high" thing is a myth, but I'm definitely proud of myself!

sheyennelilly · March 2013

You ought to be proud of yourself! That is a big accomplishment. Don't give up on the runner's high yet, though. As you increase your time and distance and just keep at it, your body may start to love it.

billsica · March 2013

Awesome job!!! Just wait, I promise, week 10 you will be amazed.
3 years ago I could barely manage running 60 seconds.

I get my runners high around mile 5.

ami5000psu · March 2013

Awesome! That's a great achievement

I used to hate running too and used the C25K program to get started. I don't hate it as much as I used to (sometimes I even like it) and I'm planning to run a 10 mile race in May. Keep up the good work!

WAHMto5 · March 2013

Congrats!! I am currently on the last week and still can't believe I did it.

dschassie · March 2013

Great job! I know exactly how you feel, I just finished the program 3 weeks ago. I never thought I would make it when it asked for 10 minutes straight. I am with you though, I still hate running and have yet to experience a runners high! It's great cardio though and the only reason I do 20 minutes 3 times a week is for the burn and conditioning.

mjm9003 · March 2013

Congratulations! What a great NSV!

jennmariepantoja · March 2013

way to go!
I start week 5 next week and when I started week 4 I was sure I would fail.
But I did not!
It is amazing what you can achieve if you really put your mind to it (and practice!)

GOOD JOB

Hadabetter · March 2013

1) Congratulations! That is awesome.
2) I'm doing a homemade version of C25K and I had no idea you were supposed to jump from 8 minutes to 20 minutes. Next week is my 8 minute week so I'm freaking out a little.
3) As a former 10k-er and half-marathoner I can assure you that the runner's high is no myth, but I didn't discover until I was in-between the 5k and 10k fitness level. Think of it as your pot of gold out there.

Congrats again!

lmnconn · March 2013

I just completed the C25K program today. I've never been a runner. In high school we'd run a mile, but that was 30 years ago!! The first time running 20 minutes is a big accomplishment and a great feeling when you finish. I am waiting for better weather so I can run outside and get off the boring treadmill. I just downloaded the 10K program. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work.

shellma00 · March 2013

CONGRATS!!! That is a great NSV!!

I just started the C25K app on my phone tonight. I had to cut it short a few minutes because dinner was in the oven and I did not want it to burn. I thought I was going to die, I could really tell how extremely out of shape I am in right now. WOW>

I do have a question though... the C25K on my phone just has Week 1 Day 1, 2, and 3 then it goes to Week 2 Day 1, 2, and 3. Do you just do this program 3 days a week or do you do each Day twice for the whole week with maybe 1 rest day on the 7th day?? I am sorry to sound so dumb, but the app did not come with instructions.

ashleyoh33 · March 2013

Thanks everyone!! Maybe I will get that runners high eventually although right now the idea of running for 5 miles makes me want to vomit!!

Shellma, you do it every other day so your legs can recover in between. I do my runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and either Saturday or Sunday.

Resa52 · March 2013

Way to go!!!!!!!!!!

Shellmae - You're suppose to do it three times a week.

amann_84 · March 2013

Way to go! Runners high is no myth. I used to hate running as well. I didn't get my first runners high until I started pushing my distance above the three mile mark, but eventually it will happen.

cinrn68 · March 2013

Good for you! I'm on week 3 of C25k. I can see that it's getting easier as well, and I hate running too!! LOL At least I used to. But I've signed up for a 5k for August and don't want to be the laughing stock, so here I am, running!! Glad to hear you survived the 20 minutes!!

Momma_of3 · March 2013

Great job!!! Where can I locate the details of the C25K? I am ready to be healthy, and I believe I would LOVE this! Thanks!

shellma00 · March 2013

Thanks for the help... I do know that my hip is hurting this morning, but I am very surprised that my calves are not hurting. They were on fire after I finished my first day.

dramallamaduck · March 2013

Awesome accomplishment!! Way to go!!

lcnelson · March 2013

Congratulations!! I remember running for 20 minutes and being so proud of myself! You'll be blown away at your accomplishments from here on out. Do a 5k and you will not be able to get the smile off of your face for days:)

redredy9 · March 2013

p.s. I still hate running and I think the "runners high" thing is a myth, but I'm definitely proud of myself!

1st: COngrats!

2nd: The runners high does exist but it takes running a bit longer to hit it. Some studies say as long as 2 hours of running to feel the full effects. But I usually start feeling great between miles 3 and 4. After 6 I feel amazing. After 20 I feel like I got hit by a small vehichle LOL.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/health/nutrition/27best.html?_r=0

thrld · March 2013

Way to go!

I did the C25K in the fall & I was lucky to have an experienced runner-friend go with me. She wouldn't let me look at the watch, and I remember how I dreaded the 20 minute run. Dreaded. But then the day came and I did it! Then the following week I went running with just my mp3 & I ran for 32 minutes !!! Sometimes we can surprise ourselves. And sometimes our limits are just mental.

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