5k finally after 7 false starts

CherylP67 · October 2013

I've said for years that I want to be a runner.

I downloaded a C25k app almost 4 years ago. I've started it 7 times.

The seventh time, I finished it! I started it on August 24 and registered for a 5k. My goal was to run the entire 5k, no matter how long it took.

My first 5k was tonight, I ran the entire thing in 33:47, my fastest time.

I finished 71/248 in my division and and 1747/3598 finishers.

This is HUGE for me. If you are thinking of doing a C25k, do it, if I can finish anyone can.

My profile pic is a picture of my costume for the 5k (road kill), my time was achieved with beanie babies flopping around.

jaysull21 · October 2013

Congrats!!

Hayaa79 · October 2013

Gr8 job Keep it up!!!

I am on week 4 but Treadmill C25K

did u lose some weight too ?

MyJourney1960 · October 2013

thank you for posting! i am working on the c25k and for the first time i ACTUALLY thinking of doing a 5k (it's actually a 4.2k , part of an annual marathon) instead of just saying "oh i would love to do a 5k but i'm too fat/unhealthy/knees/old/etc"

Putcake · October 2013

Congrats!!! Way to go!!!

I'm running my first 5k this weekend - I did C25k and now run 3 miles in under 40 minutes. I can't wait!!!

wanitalilly · October 2013

This is so inspiring! I was just looking at my C25K app that I attempted 3X! lol

ElliottTN · October 2013

Congrats OP. Soooooo what is your next goal?

CherylP67 · October 2013

Congrats OP. Soooooo what is your next goal?

Thank you everyone.

My immediate goal is to start Stronglifts 5x5, I was working with a trainer on stability and form, but our schedules haven't matched the past couple of weeks. I've set a date and i plan to work with my trainer a couple more times, then start.

Running wise, I'm doing the One Hour Runner program, it's 10 weeks, 3 days a week and not rigorously scheduled. I've signed up for a 5k in November and December and a 10k on New Years Day. I'm starting my new year by achieving a goal, which is how I hope my whole year goes, achieving goals.

star5785 · October 2013

Great job!! I've just started seriously running again and signing up for races is such motivation. I've done a few mudruns to keep myself accountable. Keep up the great work!!

Othala · October 2013

Well done for putting in the hard work and on achieving your well deserved success.

Congratulations!

Phaedra2014 · October 2013

FANTASTIC! I'm starting week 8. Never ran in my life yet this program has gotten me to jog 25 minutes non-stop. I actually look forward to the days I do it.

I haven't lost any weight on it. I work out 6 days a week (3 days are C25K and long walks) but my weight loss has stalled completely for the past 6 weeks. I do have some nice muscles though and although my clothes aren't looser, they're not tighter either.

Planning on running a 5K in November.

stackhsc · October 2013

Awesome

I found getting to the first 5 k non stop was the hardest, now its hard to stop running and i frequently want to keep going firther than i should. Be careful with this as sometimes you will feel so good and think why not. I normally maxed out at 12 km or so once in a while when some friends had been working on longer distances, one day i was feeling good and did a half with them, finished no problem but i was sore for about 3 weeks and im pretty sure thats what caused it. When you increase distance do it in moderation.
keep up the good work

seanevan10 · October 2013

Great job!! I'm on week 4 and kind of stuck there. but that is ok, not quitting. I already signed up for the Hot Chocolate 5k here so I have time!

5k finally after 7 false starts

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