NSV - Just ran longer than I have ever in my life!!!

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  • BobcatGirl110
    BobcatGirl110 Posts: 364 Member
    congrats on your run!!!! I think running is the best stress reliever (and cheapest therapist) there is :):drinker:
  • Fab30s
    Fab30s Posts: 157 Member
    That's certainly a major win and I can totally relate with how you're feeling and your journey getting there. Congratulations!!
  • kshaw5501
    kshaw5501 Posts: 390 Member
    Congrats!!! Great victory!
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Ahhh, week 5 day 3. When the couch is officially further behind you than the 5K is up ahead. LOL

    Excellent work. I love C25K!
  • beabria
    beabria Posts: 541 Member
    Wow - you guys are wonderful supporters! I can't wait to post about my next "win" so that I can hear you all tell me how great I am. :wink: I'm still on top of the world. My muscles have that pleasant I've-been-used feel to them today. I feel like they must be hulking out with every step I take. Then I look down and see they look quite normal. Oh well, I'm still enjoying the though. I agree with you all - this was such a huge mental barrier. The idea that I couldn't run a 5k seems laughable now!

    Congrats! I can so relate to your post, I never thought I could be a runner (even as a child I was always the last one in the pack during the Canada fitness runs), but apparently the only thing stopping me was my mindset. After months of interval runs, my training plan is set so that I run a straight 25 minutes next Sunday - I'm terrified and excited at the same time. I always force myself to go on my "down" days too, because I feel so much better afterwards.

    I'm a little jealous of this btw. I posted a topic recently about the desire to run on my "off" days. I can't really say that I (yet) enjoy the actual running part, but I do love the overall experience. The biochemical feel-good I get is unmatched by any other activity I've done. But, sadly, I've regularly found that I still really need the recovery days. If I try two days in a row (even at a lower level), my performance suffers. On the third day, I'm shattered. I look forward to the day when I'll be able to run several days in a row. :)
  • kwantlen2051
    kwantlen2051 Posts: 455 Member
    Thanks for sharing. I was feeling discouraged this morning, but you inspired me to go on. thanks and great job!!!!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    That run in C25k is a major milestone and an awesome accomplishment. WAY TO GO!
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    As someone who is taking very small steps into running again - I am really really excited for you! :smile:
  • kmp327
    kmp327 Posts: 97 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS! I did the C25K program last summer and I remember how it felt the first time I ran the whole thing. I was more proud of myself than I think I'd ever been! You're awesome!
  • Mamakatspokane
    Mamakatspokane Posts: 3,098 Member
    Great job! Not sure why running (jogging really) makes me feel soo accomplished but it does. More accomplished than any other exercise. Great job!!!! I just graduated c25k and trust me, you'll be up to 30 min easy!
  • pollypocket3
    pollypocket3 Posts: 51 Member
    Congrats! I had a smaller milestone Friday when I did a mile nonstop for the first time - EVER. Never in high school when they made you run it was I able to do it.. I would sprint walk, sprint to make up for lost time, walk and catch my breath. I plan on getting my way to a 5k for next year!
  • mazmataz
    mazmataz Posts: 331 Member
    Awesome job!! I seem to find that the days I have to work hardest to push myself out of the door for my run are the days I do best!
  • meandmylads
    meandmylads Posts: 11 Member
    Wow - you guys are wonderful supporters! I can't wait to post about my next "win" so that I can hear you all tell me how great I am. :wink: I'm still on top of the world. My muscles have that pleasant I've-been-used feel to them today. I feel like they must be hulking out with every step I take. Then I look down and see they look quite normal. Oh well, I'm still enjoying the though. I agree with you all - this was such a huge mental barrier. The idea that I couldn't run a 5k seems laughable now!

    Congrats! I can so relate to your post, I never thought I could be a runner (even as a child I was always the last one in the pack during the Canada fitness runs), but apparently the only thing stopping me was my mindset. After months of interval runs, my training plan is set so that I run a straight 25 minutes next Sunday - I'm terrified and excited at the same time. I always force myself to go on my "down" days too, because I feel so much better afterwards.

    I'm a little jealous of this btw. I posted a topic recently about the desire to run on my "off" days. I can't really say that I (yet) enjoy the actual running part, but I do love the overall experience. The biochemical feel-good I get is unmatched by any other activity I've done. But, sadly, I've regularly found that I still really need the recovery days. If I try two days in a row (even at a lower level), my performance suffers. On the third day, I'm shattered. I look forward to the day when I'll be able to run several days in a row. :)

    Oh no - by "down" days I meant days where I feel crabby and discouraged. I always take "off" days to recover. I try to run Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and I do a core class on Tuesday and Power Yoga on Thursday. I find those classes are really helping build my core and upper body strength, which is really important to me as well.
  • vanillacoffee
    vanillacoffee Posts: 1,024 Member
    CONGRATS! I juuuust finished C25K & that was the day I didnt think I could make it through. You can officially DO IT! Not a small achievement!

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