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KrazyAsianNic
KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
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After work today I'm suppose to run W3D1. I'm nervous though because it jumps up to a 3 minute jog. Maybe I shouldn't have peeked last week to see what I had ahead of me, but I question if I can actually jog 3 minutes. I considered redoing week 2 to see if I would feel more confident, but my boyfriend is telling me to try to trust the program and give it at try.

I guess I'm just getting worried because I have a 5K June 8th, and if I do this program as is every day without repeating, i only have 2 weeks between ending the program and the 5K itself.

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  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
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    I remember feeling the same way 3 short weeks ago!! And it was hard, 3 minutes!! Friday I did 20 straight and remember at the 3 minute mark what that was like 'back when' (I giggled). Don't quit on yourself before you get started!! I fight my mind much harder than I fight my legs or lungs.
    Get lots of water and a mantra!! Best of luck to you and remember today for a month from now!!
  • SLHartman
    SLHartman Posts: 142 Member
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    You will be amazed at what your body and mind is capable of. Trust that the program has prepared you for this. It has. You can do it! I look forward to reading about your progress!
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
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    You can do it!! If you start feeling tired, slow your pace. Just don't stop jogging. You CAN do this.

    As SLHartman says, trust the program. It works. I say this as a very non-athletic, couch potato graduate of the program.
  • felcandy
    felcandy Posts: 228 Member
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    i would say do it and if you cant complete the three minutes most of the time, then do W3D1 next time until you can, then move on. thats what i would do. you stuck with c25k longer than I did, but I am restarting week 1 this week (to coincide with Biggest Loser 3!!)
  • Randyamc
    Randyamc Posts: 365 Member
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    So, I just did this today and I can honestly say, yeah it sucked a little. They give you plenty of recovery time though.

    This may sound completely silly but I ask myself questions when I'm really smuggling. Like, yes this hurts but is the pain in my muscles getting worse? Do I just want to stop because I'm uncomfortable? It's usually no and yes. I know I'm ok and I can deal with it and push though. I can make it until that lovely voice chimes in and tells me I can walk again. (I love her!!) Keep at it, you'll do great!!
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
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    You soooo got this! Trust the program. Week 1 was intimating for me 6 weeks ago. Since day 1 I've done every second as told.

    I did Week 6, Day 1 today. I've told myself over and over again that it isn't easy, but it isn't impossible.
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
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    So here's an update!

    I just got home from doing C25K W3D1 and...


    I DID IT!

    I'm so proud of myself. After the first 90 seconds run, I wanted to give up and just walk back to my car. I kept going. First 3 minute jog, I was wanting to stop so I looked at my phone and realized I just had to hang on for 5 more seconds. The second 3 minute run I again wanted to stop, but I looked at my phone and realized I only had 45 seconds left. I did it! My calves were on fire and so tight, but I did it!
  • Haikugurl
    Haikugurl Posts: 31 Member
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    Congrats! That's awesome that you pushed through.

    Just know that it's also o.k. to repeat a week when you feel you need it. I did week 3 two times before I moved on to week 4. I completed C25k the end of 2012 and now I'm running 4-5 miles straight! I still have loads of room for growth, but I'm actually enjoying running now.

    You can do it!!!!!!
  • GC2B
    GC2B Posts: 168 Member
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    Well done you, hopefully that has given you the confidence to know you CAN do this.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
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    I'm so happy for you! Good job on pushing through and finishing. With that mind-set you'll be able to get through the entire program.

    As each run increased, I felt the same trepidation, the same feeling of "let's just try this", the same feeling of relief when I finally accomplished it. You are doing fine.
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
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    Congratulations on making it through!
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
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    Yea!!! I was hoping you would update, NEVER give up!! You should write yourself a note today about how you felt and what you acheived, you might need to reference it in a couple of weeks...

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