C25K...I just wanna brag to someone LOL

SamanthaMitch1981
SamanthaMitch1981 Posts: 50
in Fitness and Exercise
Im around 260lb never ran in my whole life, but bought myself a treadmill (due to having agrophobia and not going outside alot). Im on week 1 day 3 and today I ran a whole 1 minute without feeling like I was going to die on the spot :D.

Now obviously I know this isnt a huge acomplishment to most people...but to me this is great!
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  • navybmtaylor
    navybmtaylor Posts: 6
    That's awesome congrats :happy:! Did you us C25K app? I have looked at that app MANY times but just don't know. Can you tell me a little how it work?
    Thanks
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    I think it's a huge accomplishment! Congratulations. I bet you will find that the program will really strengthen your soul as well as your body. Some day you may be an outside runner. =) Good luck!
  • SamanthaMitch1981
    SamanthaMitch1981 Posts: 50
    I didnt know there was a APP I will look into that, Im using a website which has a treadmill version.

    http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html
  • SamanthaMitch1981
    SamanthaMitch1981 Posts: 50
    I came off the treadmill with a huge grin feeling like I could run a marathon :laugh:
  • pippywillow
    pippywillow Posts: 253 Member
    YAY!!! That is a huge accomplishment!

    I started c25k at about 285, it took me a month to be able to run 60 seconds straight, but it was so worth it. The first time I did it I was so excited I told everyone I know. I'm on week 3 now.

    Add me if you want :happy:
  • DMicheleC
    DMicheleC Posts: 171 Member
    Well done I think you should be proud of yourself, I remember the first week of C25K, im now on week four and running for five .inutes and the achievement is wonderful. I started just like you, so keep going and one day we will both be running for 30 mins.:bigsmile:
  • sdwojtas
    sdwojtas Posts: 13
    I was just as excited when I started. I have a c210k app. I am on week 9 and ran a 5k without stopping last weekend. :)
  • heethar
    heethar Posts: 21
    YAYYYAY!!!

    The fact that you're so excited is so RAD! Great job and keep it up Sugar!!! :D:D

    (side note: I'm 231lbs - started at 276lbs when I started C25K and LOVE IT! So keep up the good work!)
  • LMHinson15
    LMHinson15 Posts: 201 Member
    Congratulations!!! That is a major milestone! :-) Keep at it, there's more to come!!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    That is so awesome. Brings me back to my first minute of running. I was 215 when I started.

    I graduated C25k in February and have a 10k coming up on Saturday. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish through the program!
  • ellen_kay
    ellen_kay Posts: 304 Member
    That's awesome congrats :happy:! Did you us C25K app? I have looked at that app MANY times but just don't know. Can you tell me a little how it work?
    Thanks

    I am using C25K app and am loving it. Real user friendly. It tells you when to start jogging, when to start walking, when to begin cool down and when training is over. I start Week 2 day 1 today. I have been running on and off and am finding that this is just what I needed to help on my speed and endurance. Try it, I love it.
  • Xenophonica
    Xenophonica Posts: 79 Member
    I understand this!! Running for a minute when the last time I ran previously was in 10th grade is a MAJOR accomplishment!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    That's awesome congrats :happy:! Did you us C25K app? I have looked at that app MANY times but just don't know. Can you tell me a little how it work?
    Thanks

    There are several apps. Mostly they coach you through intervals. So you go out with your phone and it tells you to walk for five minutes and then run for one minute, etc. You just do what it says (Slowly. Run slowly.)

    Pick three days a week to do the program, and it will progress you through longer intervals until you are able to run for 30 minutes in week 9.
  • Megs081211
    Megs081211 Posts: 150
    I'm doing C25K but I'm running it outside (I figured if I was going to run a 5k it be outside not on a tredmil). I just started week 2 but I was more than estatic when I made it through the whole minute still breathing normal
  • EliseLives
    EliseLives Posts: 50 Member
    Congrats girl! That is a very big deal. And you will only get stronger and stronger. I graduated the program and have ran a full 30 minutes about six or seven times now. I am still happy every time I achieve it because I used to not be able to run a minute straight.
  • Sawjer
    Sawjer Posts: 229 Member
    Well done, your awesome! Keep up the great work chic x
  • mstrickland9
    mstrickland9 Posts: 102
    Great job, I too started with c25k and loved it when I finally was able to run the whole 30 minutes, it will happen before you know it!!! Keep up the great work!
  • Bajiggity
    Bajiggity Posts: 88 Member
    that is great!!! YAY YOU!
  • MsStang02
    MsStang02 Posts: 147 Member
    That is HUGE to brag about. Congrats!! The more you go through it all those little milestones will add up and before you know it you'll be running 30 minutes+ non stop. very proud of you!
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    Congrats and you should be proud of every achievement along the way! I am doing the c25K program too. I started week 5 today. I am worried about the 20 minute run this week on day 3 but think I will attempt it Saturday morning before it gets hot. It is supposed to be 90 here in the next few days.
  • mustang289
    mustang289 Posts: 299 Member
    I'm 53 and about the same weight range.
    Last summer with MFP I lost 30+ pounds and during that journey I picked up an APP that took you from couch to 5K in 9 weeks.
    It works
    Ran my first 5K last September in about 38 minutes, no walking!
    I plan to do the same this year, but I'm getting an earlier start.
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    Pfffffffffffft! Its always great to conquer something new! Congratulations! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • rachelc677
    rachelc677 Posts: 83 Member
    WOOHOO!!!! You sound just like I did when I finished my first week....Now am on to week 3 Yahoo!!! We can do this.:flowerforyou:
  • faith_76
    faith_76 Posts: 199 Member
    Congrats! Awesome feeling isn't it?!
  • amandanndel
    amandanndel Posts: 47
    Im around 260lb never ran in my whole life, but bought myself a treadmill (due to having agrophobia and not going outside alot). Im on week 1 day 3 and today I ran a whole 1 minute without feeling like I was going to die on the spot :D.

    Now obviously I know this isnt a huge acomplishment to most people...but to me this is great!

    Congratulations!!!!! That's awesome keep up the great work!!!
  • ZombieEarhart
    ZombieEarhart Posts: 320 Member
    I'm so happy for you! I'm 275 and just this week went from 30 seconds to 60. It feels awesome!
  • ghfit
    ghfit Posts: 49 Member
    Awesome!! Congrats!
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Wonderful job! That's a great feat.

    I use the app too, and did Week 3 Day 1 today. When I finished the first 3 minute run I had my hands up in the air.

    There's a group on here too, if you want to check it out. I've gotten some good advice. People are in all stages of the program

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/47-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k-
  • drink_me
    drink_me Posts: 46 Member
    Congrats! Getting started is the hardest part and I agree with the person above me, the c25k board on here is full of supportive people that have all been where you are and that have great advice. Come join us over there :)
  • SamanthaMitch1981
    SamanthaMitch1981 Posts: 50
    Thanks guys!

    I am so sore today, my thigh muscles feel like they are burning. Gotta be a goood thing right?

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