NSV I had to share my excitement with someone!:)

Happymom83
Happymom83 Posts: 405 Member
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So I just had to share this someone! Today I did Level 1/day 6 of 30 Day Shred..then set off to do day 1 of C25K...well I did the 5 minutes of walking..I looked down and knew it was time to start jogging...I was terrified..lol..Ive literally never ran/jogged (other than running after my kids :)...but I literally took a deep breath and just started...the 2 minutes flew by!It was soooo exciting for me..this was a huge milestone in my fitness/healthy living journey...Ive always been "scared" to run for lots of reasons.....lol...one is "I dont want people to look at me"...Boo hoo...I cranked my music up and said "Who cares..you are doing this for you! Not them! Who cares what you look like..just MOVE!"And I did it and it was awesome...then I walked for another 23 minutes...I felt like crying when I got home...anywho..I hope you got thru this rambling lol...just wanted to share <3
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  • DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh
    DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh Posts: 363 Member
    Yay! So proud of your success! Thanks for sharing! :drinker:
  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
    I started C25K too (I'm curently on Week 4 Day 2 tomorrow) and I remember that feeling so well. I was scared and embarrassed and I was doing it on my treadmill in my house before my husband got home. I remember the fear thinking that I could not do it. That probably lasted through Week 2. Now I know I can do it, even if I am intimidated by the time increases coming up I know that I can do it!! It is an awesome feeling. So proud of you :flowerforyou:
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    Super accomplishment!!:drinker: :drinker:
  • mycupyourcake
    mycupyourcake Posts: 279 Member
    Great job. I know how amazing it feels to run much longer than you think you are capable.
  • Zaefira
    Zaefira Posts: 13
    You success moves me, really it does. I am petrified of running outside for looking a fool. So I bought a treadmill. Now I'm petrified of running coz of making a racket and family catching me in action >< I tried ck25 but I bailed at the jogging part. Reading this has made me wanna push myself again.

    Thanks and GREAT WORK on doing it. Every success is an inspiration :)
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    Congrats on your NSV! Awesome day for you!
  • GrnEyes839
    GrnEyes839 Posts: 74 Member
    You go girl! That's what it is about..YOU!
  • sprintto50
    sprintto50 Posts: 410 Member
    You are a superstar! The C25K is a great program. Keep it up and before you know it, you will be running more than walking. Trust me on this.
  • HikeThatMountain
    HikeThatMountain Posts: 102
    OK, that was a quick hook :) Welcome to running, it'll never let you down!

    And thanks for posting, always nice to hear "happy":flowerforyou:
  • SamDanielleB
    SamDanielleB Posts: 71
    That's great! Keep it up, it just gets more and more rewarding :) I'm about to start week 6.
  • jennilili
    jennilili Posts: 1
    thats so awesome!!!! thank you for sharing! thats is def an awesome goal and acomplishment
  • TheRunningGuppy
    TheRunningGuppy Posts: 651 Member
    You're definitely right about one thing, you've got stop caring about what other people think! Are you doing this for them or you?

    Keep up the good work! I know lots of people have had success with C25K, so I'm sure you will too. In time, you may even come to love running. I know I did :happy:
  • SantaGinetta
    SantaGinetta Posts: 35 Member
    WTG, good for you
  • lisasdoinit
    lisasdoinit Posts: 216 Member
    That is SO great!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
  • prettigirl01
    prettigirl01 Posts: 548 Member
    thats awesome...good job
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Marvelous NSV! Keep up the great work!
  • Amyy1982
    Amyy1982 Posts: 369 Member
    What a great story!! I've always thought about running and haven't for that reason, what are people going to say or think and also because I live in a busy neighborhood, but I shouldn't care!!

    Thanks for sharing this and way to go!! :flowerforyou:
  • wstrayhan
    wstrayhan Posts: 1 Member
    Great job, we all start some where and have fears...:happy:
  • Txgirl1204
    Txgirl1204 Posts: 37
    that is so awesome!! You should be so proud! That is a great accomplishment! I hope to run soon too!
  • RhodRhod
    RhodRhod Posts: 109
    You have every right to be proud! You rock and don't forget it!
  • Pamela_in_Progress
    Pamela_in_Progress Posts: 197 Member
    Great job!! I'm about to start the C25K myself and am worried about feeling self conscious as well. Good for you for pushing past it!!
  • Chipmunk222
    Chipmunk222 Posts: 240 Member
    AWESOME !!!
  • Happymom83
    Happymom83 Posts: 405 Member
    thanx everyone:) The music really helped..i just turned it up loud and sang along in my head..passes the time,and makes you forget your surroundings..i live in a busy neighborhood also
  • VeganZombie13
    VeganZombie13 Posts: 297
    WOOT>> VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!
  • KandyW02
    KandyW02 Posts: 11 Member
    Way to go!!! So proud and you have every right to proud of YOURSELF!!! :drinker: :happy:
  • Southern_Cross_Girl
    Southern_Cross_Girl Posts: 29 Member
    That's so cute! Yay you!!
  • ArmyWifePagano
    ArmyWifePagano Posts: 27 Member
    By nature, I am not a jogger/runner either unless I'm doing so after our 4-year-old daughter outside. She's so full of energy! Anyway, this NSV for you is awesome! Great job and DON"T give up!!
  • JMRod
    JMRod Posts: 86 Member
    I started the C25K back in Febraury and completed the nine weeks. I lacked confidence in myself and feared that I would bail on this program and never finish. As I looked to future workouts, I thought there was no way I would be able to run for 10 minutes let alone 30. Well, I did and it was AWESOME!

    When I completed that program, I realized that I still needed the structure of a program and strarted 5k210k. Last Sunday I ran 6 miles!! Here I am, 51 years old and 180 pounds, but I was RUNNING (slow but who cares...I'm not training for the Olympics).

    I completed my first 5k in March with 2 goals: finish it and finish in 45 minutes or less. I accomplished the first goal and finished in 50 minutes.

    On May 18, I will run another 5k and I plan to RUN the entire course and hopefully accomplish the second original goal.

    My journey is not complete. I want to get to 145 (so I can be in the normal BMI range) and continue to lose and get fit so I can fit into my wedding dress!!

    If this fat, old woman can do it, anybody can.
  • jimtryingtoslim
    jimtryingtoslim Posts: 31 Member
    fantastic work, keep it up. Thinking about starting C25K soon.
  • ohmscheeks
    ohmscheeks Posts: 840 Member
    Congrats! I am have only done 3 days of 30DS and all I can do is go to bed afterwards, lol.

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