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    C25K Day 1

    Posts: 735 Member
    edited January 28 in Success Stories
    I think this might be a NSV, I started C25K this morning... holy crap.. I can run!? It's been at least 15 years since ive even tried to run but I did it.. day 1 done!

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    • Posts: 173 Member
      ha! i thought the same thing when i did it!! good job you! :smile:
    • Posts: 41 Member
      good job!
    • Posts: 98 Member
      Great job!!! I loved the C25k app. That's how I got started on my weight loss journey. Good luck and have fun getting back in shape!!

      -Laura
    • Posts: 6 Member
      This is awesome! Good for you! I was just looking at the C25K program yesterday debating if I have it in me to run. Are you using the app and if so, how do you like it?
    • Posts: 735 Member
      I am using the app, it was easy to figure out and i just started it up and kept it running on the treadmill so I could see the timer. Day 1 was a 5 min warm up brisk walk then 60 seconds running followed by 90 seconds walking for 20 minutes. The only down side is I have an HTC phone so I had my ipod, cell phone and water jug with me ... lots of cargo for the gym :-)
    • Posts: 800 Member
      I am using the app, it was easy to figure out and i just started it up and kept it running on the treadmill so I could see the timer. Day 1 was a 5 min warm up brisk walk then 60 seconds running followed by 90 seconds walking for 20 minutes. The only down side is I have an HTC phone so I had my ipod, cell phone and water jug with me ... lots of cargo for the gym :-)

      Arm straps are the way to go. You'll look a bit cyber-tastic, but it'll keep your hands free lol
    • Posts: 279 Member
      Thats a GREAT NSV!! I'm like you in that I havent ran since high school - will be completing week 2 day 1 tonight. I definitely feel a sense of accomplishment when I complete the days.

      Great job :happy:
    • Posts: 104
      Today I'm at second week day 3 . Congrats for starting is so rewarding :smile:
    • Posts: 735 Member
      Thanks everyone!
    • Posts: 154 Member
      Congrats! You'll be amazed at how fast you become a "runner"!

      Also just a word for the future, don't ever be afraid to repeat a day/week :) I love C25k. Good luck!
    • Posts: 5
      I just finished day 3 of week 3 last night and that was a tough, but honestly it gets easier. When I used to be 183 Lbs. I could barely walk one mile without breaking a sweat and almost pass out. Now 31 Lbs. lighter I jog faster, for longer and I enjoy it.
      I use the C25k with my RunKeeper app at the same time so I know the time and my pace.
    • Posts: 304 Member
      Good for you. I am doing it also and just finished day 1 of week 4.

      I used day 1 week 1 for my 5k on Fathers Day weekend and had my best time.

      Good luck to you and keep it up.
    • Posts: 304 Member
      I just finished day 3 of week 3 last night and that was a tough, but honestly it gets easier. When I used to be 183 Lbs. I could barely walk one mile without breaking a sweat and almost pass out. Now 31 Lbs. lighter I jog faster, for longer and I enjoy it.
      I use the C25k with my RunKeeper app at the same time so I know the time and my pace.

      I do the same thing with C25K and runkeeper. Works great.
    • Posts: 1,492 Member
      Congratulations, what a great NSV! I started the C25K app by zen labs, got into about week 3, had an injury & just started over again. I wasn’t feeling the app again (most likely because it felt like I was going backwards) so, this time I started using the Zombies run c25k trainer, it’s a lot of fun & has me looking forward to the next run day.
    • Posts: 299 Member
      I am week 3 day 1
      I am shocked at my ability!
      Happy for you!
    • Posts: 80 Member
      Congrats on starting! It gets easier from here! I started the C25K program back in November. It was the most empowering thing I've done yet. I was never a runner before and when I finished the program I cried. I now run 3 days a week consistently (among other things for exercise) and it has changed my body and strength immeasurably.
    • Posts: 156 Member
      i tried to search for it on my phone and there were 3-4 of the apps with the same name and different developers .... so exactly which one do i need?
    • Posts: 198 Member
      i tried to search for it on my phone and there were 3-4 of the apps with the same name and different developers .... so exactly which one do i need?

      Zen-Labs is the best one, i think. You can also use the Pandora app in the background while you are doing the C25K app - that's what I do!
    • Posts: 2 Member
      Congrats!! The first three days were the hardest for me ....I got done with week 2 and got a massive sinus infection so now I have to start all over when I can breath again! Happy to see so many others doing C25K!
    • Posts: 1
      That's awesome!!! Congrats!!
    • Posts: 37 Member
      Way to go! I'm starting today after work. A little scared! I smoke so this should be interesting...hopefully make me want to quit! If you want send me a friend request and we can support each other.
    • Posts: 82 Member
      Do it, brother! Woot!
    • Posts: 5
      Do you turn them on at the exact same time?
    • Posts: 5
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      I do the same thing with C25K and runkeeper. Works great.
      Do you turn them on at the exact same time?
    • Posts: 12 Member
      Hi , I actually started C25k today as well! I was impress that I lasted for 20 minutes(lol) my goal is to run my 1st 5k in September. Good luck on your journey????
    • Posts: 17
      C25K is a great tool, I started 4 weeks ago and have noticed my endurance just climbing. Good luck to you!!!
    • Posts: 835 Member
      well done. running is always just two quick steps away.
    • Posts: 24 Member
      Congrats! I started this Monday and did another run today. It's hard but totally worth it and I can't wait to be running 5km three times a week! Eeeep excited!

      Feel free to add me if you want to sweat your way through it together =)
    • Posts: 663 Member
      Fantastic NSV, what an inspiration you are, keep us informed on your journey, i just love success stories and BTW congratulations on your weigh loss!!"

      Cheers!
    • Posts: 564 Member
      I am not going to have my Concept 2 rowing machine for 8 weeks - so I am going to give this c25K a go...hope my poor old knee not going to suffer as my main exercise (rowing) is a not impact exercise...:ohwell:
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