I graduated from C25k today!!!

CatShelton
CatShelton Posts: 147 Member
edited January 23 in Fitness and Exercise
That's all, just wanted to share. I am so proud of myself. I could barely run for a minute when I started and now I can run more than 3 miles without stopping, and I don't even feel like I am dying at the end! I rock! Sorry...no modesty when it comes to this. I am running a 5k on saturday and after todays pace (my fastest ever at 11:19/mile) I am hoping to break 33 minutes!

~Cat

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  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    Congrats and good luck! Once you do a race you will totally be addicted! I love C25K and have used it for 1) get into running and 2) to ease back into running after injuries/surgery... Keep it up!!
  • bethmakesmusic
    bethmakesmusic Posts: 164 Member
    That's really encouraging to hear! I'm starting C25K this evening and I've been nervous about it because I am not in good shape and I've never been a runner. Hope I have as much success and you did and WAY TO GO on your success!!!
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    :) Awesome feeling I bet. Good job.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    now I can run more than 3 miles without stopping, and I don't even feel like I am dying at the end! I rock!

    Yes you do. That's fantastic. That's quite a huge accomplishment you've achieved. You should be very proud. Best of luck for this weekend's race and your goal time sounds great. Hope you reach it.
  • ReinasWrath
    ReinasWrath Posts: 1,173 Member
    way to go!!! :DDDD
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    Congratulations!!
  • CatShelton
    CatShelton Posts: 147 Member
    That's really encouraging to hear! I'm starting C25K this evening and I've been nervous about it because I am not in good shape and I've never been a runner. Hope I have as much success and you did and WAY TO GO on your success!!!

    You will. I have never been a runner either, except I guess I can say I am now! I always looked at the track stars in HS and college and thought they were nuts. It has never been easy for me, and I can bet it never will, but at least I don't dread it anymore, and I find it relaxing in some respect. Nothing compares to the feeling of accomplishment after a good run. Good luck. My best tip is, that after about the 5th week, it becomes a mental game. If you think you can do it, you will. If you psyche yourself out, you won't be able to do it. Think positive. :flowerforyou:
  • CatShelton
    CatShelton Posts: 147 Member
    now I can run more than 3 miles without stopping, and I don't even feel like I am dying at the end! I rock!

    Yes you do. That's fantastic. That's quite a huge accomplishment you've achieved. You should be very proud. Best of luck for this weekend's race and your goal time sounds great. Hope you reach it.

    Thank you so much! Every race I have done I have been able to shave a lot off my time. I think its just the push of having others next to me doing it. So I hope that is a realistic goal. Thank you so much for the support. I appreciate it!
  • ozigal
    ozigal Posts: 173 Member
    Well done! That's a great achievement. I'm looking forward to being able to say exactly the same thing on Friday... just one more run to do. I'm then planning 3 runs before doing my first Park Run (timed) on 18th May.

    Hope you do well on Saturday and good luck with your sub 33 mins :)
  • peggysue218
    peggysue218 Posts: 126 Member
    Sweet! I'm looking forward to this. I did day 1 of week 2 today and it wasn't bad. I have this bizarre lower calf pain though that is borderline intolerable. I was laughing as I walked off the treadmill today because it hurt so badly. I'm have an "assessment" (w/e that means) with a personal trainer on Friday to see if it's something in my form that is causing such a problem. I'm also going to try new shoes. So annoying b/c I really love the program so far and I don't want to stop!!
  • CatShelton
    CatShelton Posts: 147 Member
    Well done! That's a great achievement. I'm looking forward to being able to say exactly the same thing on Friday... just one more run to do. I'm then planning 3 runs before doing my first Park Run (timed) on 18th May.

    Hope you do well on Saturday and good luck with your sub 33 mins :)

    Good Luck on your park run! And congrats on your impending "graduation." It feels so good!
  • CatShelton
    CatShelton Posts: 147 Member
    Sweet! I'm looking forward to this. I did day 1 of week 2 today and it wasn't bad. I have this bizarre lower calf pain though that is borderline intolerable. I was laughing as I walked off the treadmill today because it hurt so badly. I'm have an "assessment" (w/e that means) with a personal trainer on Friday to see if it's something in my form that is causing such a problem. I'm also going to try new shoes. So annoying b/c I really love the program so far and I don't want to stop!!

    OMG!! I had the same thing in week 2! I got fitted for new shoes, it helped a bit, but then I bought zensah compression sleeves for my calves and I have run with no pain ever since. They are a godsend to me! Good Luck. You can do it!
  • ozigal
    ozigal Posts: 173 Member
    Well done! That's a great achievement. I'm looking forward to being able to say exactly the same thing on Friday... just one more run to do. I'm then planning 3 runs before doing my first Park Run (timed) on 18th May.

    Hope you do well on Saturday and good luck with your sub 33 mins :)

    Good Luck on your park run! And congrats on your impending "graduation." It feels so good!

    Thanks... Do you know I have been so focused on the Park Run that I hadnt even thought about the fact that I finish c25k on Friday until I read your post...

    You are right though! It is something to celebrate and be proud of. Sometimes I think we can get so focused on something that we forget to celebrate the victories along the way. Thanks for reminding me :)
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    Sweet! I'm looking forward to this. I did day 1 of week 2 today and it wasn't bad. I have this bizarre lower calf pain though that is borderline intolerable. I was laughing as I walked off the treadmill today because it hurt so badly. I'm have an "assessment" (w/e that means) with a personal trainer on Friday to see if it's something in my form that is causing such a problem. I'm also going to try new shoes. So annoying b/c I really love the program so far and I don't want to stop!!

    Rub the bottom of your feet and calves with a tennis ball before and after a run. I had this for the first few weeks and mercifully, it's gone now.

    To the OP: Congratulations!
  • islandgirl76_
    islandgirl76_ Posts: 86 Member
    Congratulations to you! You should be so proud of yourself.
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