Anyone here complete the C25K program and kept running?

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  • lillypad13
    lillypad13 Posts: 35 Member
    Oh my goodness!!! I did day 1 of Wk 2, whoot whoot! I was so scared of not being able to run 90 seconds that I could not wait till tonight to try it and had to do it now. Hehehe this is nothing to most of you, but it is so big for me. I hope you all push on, you keep me inspired!!!
  • Zondeare
    Zondeare Posts: 50 Member
    I started it for the 3rd time in October. When I finished week 5 and had the accomplishment of running 20 mins, I veered off track and just kept running 20 mins adding a few minutes here and there. Today I ran an easy 3 miler. I'm starting to train for a half in January and have been running 10-12+ miles a week for the last 6 months. I love running and the C25K got me there. And BTW, since starting in October, I got a stress fracture in my foot, dealt with the recovery, and have lost 47 pounds as of this morning: it hasn't been easy but it has been worth it.
  • albrown83
    albrown83 Posts: 13
    I did C25K about 3 months ago and took a little break and cut down on my running but since... I run about 3 miles 3-4 times a week. It definitely helped me after my knee surgery to stop being so scared that it would hurt to run again. Happy Running!
  • Rosyone
    Rosyone Posts: 74 Member
    I've taken a few short breaks since completing C25K 3 years ago, never more than a few weeks at a time. I'm still not fast, maybe because I'm old and stiff, but have the endurance to run the occasional half marathon without too much distress in the right sort of weather.
  • spikrgrl503
    spikrgrl503 Posts: 247 Member
    I completed C25K after not being able to run at all. I run about 5-10k a week now!
  • lillypad13
    lillypad13 Posts: 35 Member
    You guys are the best inspiration, thank you!!!
  • fattymcrunnerpants
    fattymcrunnerpants Posts: 311 Member
    Hi! I completed C25K and kept running and running and running. I started the program in January 2011. I completed my first 5k May 2011. Then did a few more that year. I started training for a 1/2 marathon right after that. I did my fourth 5k in February of that 2012 and PR'd by doing it in 35 mins 19 seconds (I think, or somewhere around there). I did my first half in March 2012 and then a Tough Mudder in September 2012 while sprinkling shorter races in. I had surgery soon after and had to stop running but I started C25k again about 4 weeks ago but skipped most of it and did a 5k on Saturday with my son and will do another this Saturday. I ran a bit before I did C25k but had never done a 5k until my youngest was born. It's a wonderful program! I really caught the running bug :embarassed:
  • Adefowler
    Adefowler Posts: 61 Member
    Not only did I finish, but I still run. I've done 10K's, 12K's, half marathons, whole marathons, and 1 Ragnar race.

    It's addicting!!!
  • lillypad13
    lillypad13 Posts: 35 Member
    Oh that is so awesome! I want to do exactly that, well fall in love with running I mean. I am way too old to do half or full marathons but I would love, just love running 3 miles 3 - 4 times a week. That is my fondest dream.
  • nhoffman26
    nhoffman26 Posts: 77 Member
    I did the c25k app and loved it!! I am now using nike+ to train for a 10k and can run 4 miles without stopping and I weigh 320. I built a strong foundation before I started though. I started on both the stair climbing elliptical and the jogging elliptical for about 4 months before I started c25k. Good luck all!!
  • lillypad13
    lillypad13 Posts: 35 Member
    I wanted to update a little, in case anyone wondered. I am still on the C25K program. Just finished Wk 7 Day 1 and I do believe something in my thinking has changed towards running. I have been greatly encouraged by many but especially by NHoffman26, she said something last week that changed everything for me. She said" Your running time is something you do as a treat for yourself, your quiet reflexion, your good alone thinking time." And it is so true, as long as I thought of running as me punishing myself for gaining weight, running was sad and hard and painful. But when you start thinking about it as a joy, something only you are responsible for, only you can move your own feet day after day, then it becomes a good thing. Now I feel like running more often, but I will wait to finish the program before I up my routine. What inspiration NHoffman26, thank you!
  • GatorDeb1
    GatorDeb1 Posts: 245 Member
    I couldn't run for more than 30 seconds back on Jan 2010 so I did the Couch 2 5K program, went on to Half Marathons, a Marathon, Half Ironmans (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, half marathon), a full Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, full marathon), was on mile 33 of a 100-mile bike ride when a car hit me so now I'm back on the mend training for Dopey (Jan 2015 at Disney World, 5K Thursday, 10K Friday, Half Marathon Saturday, Marathon Sunday), 12 hour run in March, Half Ironman in May, Full Ironman in November next year. I can't swim or bike yet because of the pain so I'm running, spinning, and modified weights.
  • newhealthykim
    newhealthykim Posts: 192 Member
    Yes, C25K made me a runner. It's taken me longer than 9 weeks to get there, but I'm on week 5, day 3 and going strong. I do monthly 5Ks now. My 3rd one will be on September 21. My first one was during week 1. My times are getting faster. I'm really hoping to do this next one in under 45 minutes. When I finish one in 30 minutes, I will move on to the 10K app. I plan to finish a half marathon in Dec. 2015. I never lose sight of that goal. Every workout pushes me closer to that final goal.
  • newhealthykim
    newhealthykim Posts: 192 Member
    Oh that is so awesome! I want to do exactly that, well fall in love with running I mean. I am way too old to do half or full marathons but I would love, just love running 3 miles 3 - 4 times a week. That is my fondest dream.

    You're not too old. My inspiration is a woman in her late 50s who started running about 4 years ago (meaning over 50 when she started). She is now a 2 time Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) finisher and going for her 3rd.

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