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NSV - C25K Training is complete!!!

JaimeCST
JaimeCST Posts: 118
edited January 23 in Success Stories
Today I did my last run on my C25K program! In total I have run 67.46 miles in the past 9 weeks and have realized that I actually love running. I would have laughed in your face if you had told me that 9 weeks ago when I was huffing through 60 second intervals. I feel great about myself and even though according to my BMI I am still obese I think that I am looking pretty damn good! I'll post pictures later on.
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  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    Proud of you!! I'm starting week 4 and that 9th week seems very far away!
  • butreally12
    butreally12 Posts: 67 Member
    Awesome!!! I'm in the 9th week of the program, and I have no idea why, but I am having soooo much trouble! Last week I ran 28 minutes with no problem, but now I'm getting tired after like 15. Whaaaat?!

    Anyways haha, CONGRATS!!! That's such a great feeling!! :)
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    Well done!
  • mattschwartz01
    mattschwartz01 Posts: 566 Member
    Awesome!!! I'm in the 9th week of the program, and I have no idea why, but I am having soooo much trouble! Last week I ran 28 minutes with no problem, but now I'm getting tired after like 15. Whaaaat?!

    Anyways haha, CONGRATS!!! That's such a great feeling!! :)

    Like weight loss, fitness isn't a linear progression. At times you will face ups and downs so just go with the flow of your body. If you need to back down to week 8 or rest, there is no shame in that. What you don't want to do is cause injury to yourself. Stay positive!! You can do it!!
  • chavaaguirre
    chavaaguirre Posts: 40 Member
    Great job! I just finished my C25K program on tuesday! I ran again on friday 27:58 and im officially running my first 5k in SLC next saturday!!
  • grumpy2day
    grumpy2day Posts: 198 Member
    Congratulations on a wonderful milestone!!! I'm in week 2 day 2
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Great job! I just finished my C25K program on tuesday! I ran again on friday 27:58 and im officially running my first 5k in SLC next saturday!!

    Great job! Good luck on Saturday! I do mine on June 1st.
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Proud of you!! I'm starting week 4 and that 9th week seems very far away!

    Thanks! It seemed impossible at the beginning to me too but now I look forward to my runs. You will get there! Good luck.
  • pattibarszcz
    pattibarszcz Posts: 17
    That is great!!!! I'm on week 2 and I can't wait to get to where you are!! You've inspired me to keep going!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Awesome!!! I'm in the 9th week of the program, and I have no idea why, but I am having soooo much trouble! Last week I ran 28 minutes with no problem, but now I'm getting tired after like 15. Whaaaat?!

    Anyways haha, CONGRATS!!! That's such a great feeling!! :)

    I got that at week 8. One day 28 minutes was fine and the next it seemed impossible. I just slowed down my pace and kept at it and was fine. Great job!!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Congratulations on a wonderful milestone!!! I'm in week 2 day 2


    Thanks! Good job! You will be done in no time too!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Well done!

    Thanks!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    That is great!!!! I'm on week 2 and I can't wait to get to where you are!! You've inspired me to keep going!

    Thank you so much!! You can do it! I still love hearing the lady tell me when I am halfway done but now I'm usually not ready to be done when she says stop. You will do great!
  • DixieDarlin1987
    DixieDarlin1987 Posts: 553 Member
    Congrats! I'm on week 7 and am amazed at how easily I can run for 25 minutes...You couldn't have convinced me 7 weeks ago I'd even be running for 5! Good work!
  • 4bigeasy
    4bigeasy Posts: 51 Member
    Congratulations! I just started week 2 this morning and can't wait until it's enjoyable. ;-)
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Awesome NSV! :heart: C25K is a great program for beginners, it has worked well for me every time I have come back to running...Fortunately I don't think that I will need it again because I am not going to stop running anymore:drinker: !
  • wannabpiper
    wannabpiper Posts: 402 Member
    Awesome! I'm in my second week of C25K and want to run every day - but I'm holding myself back because every time I try to begin a new running program I injure myself and quit. I can't wait to be where you are so that I can just run and run and run and run.........
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    Congratulations! I can't wait till I'm there!
    Fortunately I don't think that I will need it again because I am not going to stop running anymore:drinker: !
    That's my goal once I finish it. :smile: I'm actually doing the c210k app, but the first 8 weeks are the c25k program. I just hope to progress to the 10k one after I finish, then further! :happy:
  • umbrarkk
    umbrarkk Posts: 1
    Good for you!!! and also great to hear that it actually is possible. I am on week 3 day 2 and Week 9 seems far but not impossible now.

    Thanks for the update!!1
  • Ghlt4
    Ghlt4 Posts: 241 Member
    Congratulations! I can't wait till I graduate. I'm on week 3 and for the most part loving it. I can identify with huffing and puffing at doing 60 seconds. It seemed to go on forever.....lol!!!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Congrats! I'm on week 7 and am amazed at how easily I can run for 25 minutes...You couldn't have convinced me 7 weeks ago I'd even be running for 5! Good work!

    It is amazing how you don't even notice the transition and before you know it you are actually running and not dying! Great job to you.
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Congratulations! I just started week 2 this morning and can't wait until it's enjoyable. ;-)

    Haha. I think it took a few weeks for me before it was actually enjoyable. Thanks and good luck!
  • sprintto50
    sprintto50 Posts: 410 Member
    Congrats and welcome to the world of running!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Awesome NSV! :heart: C25K is a great program for beginners, it has worked well for me every time I have come back to running...Fortunately I don't think that I will need it again because I am not going to stop running anymore:drinker: !


    It has been a wonderful program to not only get me running but to keep me running! I'm moving on to the 10K program after my 5K in two weeks.

    Keep running!!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Awesome! I'm in my second week of C25K and want to run every day - but I'm holding myself back because every time I try to begin a new running program I injure myself and quit. I can't wait to be where you are so that I can just run and run and run and run.........

    Awesome to you! I definitely did not want to run every day in my second week. I wanted to crawl home and sit down. You will be here soon enough! Thanks.
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Congratulations! I can't wait till I'm there!
    Fortunately I don't think that I will need it again because I am not going to stop running anymore:drinker: !
    That's my goal once I finish it. :smile: I'm actually doing the c210k app, but the first 9 weeks are the c25k program. I just hope to progress to the 10k one after I finish, then further! :happy:

    What week are you on? I'm moving on to the 10k program and can't wait to move past that as well.
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Good for you!!! and also great to hear that it actually is possible. I am on week 3 day 2 and Week 9 seems far but not impossible now.

    Thanks for the update!!1


    Thank you so much! I did not believe it was possible when I started. I signed up for my 5K before I started the program though so I would stay motivated. You will do great!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Congratulations! I can't wait till I graduate. I'm on week 3 and for the most part loving it. I can identify with huffing and puffing at doing 60 seconds. It seemed to go on forever.....lol!!!


    Haha. It seemed like she was never going to say halfway done. Great job on getting to week 3! You will be there in no time.
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Congrats and welcome to the world of running!

    Thank you so much!
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    Congratulations! I can't wait till I'm there!
    Fortunately I don't think that I will need it again because I am not going to stop running anymore:drinker: !
    That's my goal once I finish it. :smile: I'm actually doing the c210k app, but the first 9 weeks are the c25k program. I just hope to progress to the 10k one after I finish, then further! :happy:

    What week are you on? I'm moving on to the 10k program and can't wait to move past that as well.
    I'm on week 3 (W3D2 tomorrow), but since the first 8 are the c25k, it's week 3 of that. So once you start the 10k program, you can start it on week 9 (if you use the zen labs app - that's what I'm using)
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