We did it!!! NSV!!!

SongbirdLandy
SongbirdLandy Posts: 188 Member
edited September 27 in Success Stories
My mom and I have been doing C25K (Couch to 5K Training Program) for 6 weeks now. Today was our longest run, 20 minutes straight. Back when we started the program, running 90 seconds was nearly impossible, but today, with God's amazing strength, we ran that 20 minutes like it was NOTHING! I am just so in awe. I never in a million years would have thought I could run for 5 minutes, much less 20. This is truly a milestone and major accomplishment for me and my mom. What a great thing to accomplish together right before Mother's Day!

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  • vsyates
    vsyates Posts: 373 Member
    Awesome!! Congratulations. What a nice thing for you and your mom to have done together :flowerforyou:
  • Kirsty_UK
    Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
    that's fantastic! I did week 4 day 1 last night, and was worried about the 5min stretch, but I did it, now I'm worrying about the 8 min stretch next week!
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    Congratulations! Running must feel pretty good by now! Enjoy the activity... you've earned it!
  • lailenm
    lailenm Posts: 203 Member
    Congratulations! I'm just starting Couch to 5K as well, and so I'll be amazed when I can do what you and your mom just did. That's a massive health NSV. :]
  • new_me_9_67
    new_me_9_67 Posts: 369 Member
    WOOHOO!!!!
    Thank you for posting this. Stories like these are very motivating for me. keep us posted on your progress.

    WTG!
  • TashaP2011
    TashaP2011 Posts: 142 Member
    That is awesome! Great work! Have the best Mothers' Day Ever!
  • hgellings
    hgellings Posts: 295 Member
    WTG!!!!
  • aubeelynn
    aubeelynn Posts: 16 Member
    Thanks for motivating me! I have the C25K app downloaded and ready to go, but I haven't given myself that final push to go out and do it. I've never been a runner, and a little scared to start it. But I want that satisfaction of saying "I can run!" It helps to hear others who never felt they were runners, yet are successful with the program!
  • ceschwartz
    ceschwartz Posts: 240 Member
    That's great! Wow, totally inspired me to try the program. I'll give it a shot. :smile:
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    Great job! That 20 minute run is when I finally realized that I could really do this running thing! Congrats!
  • LoraEllen
    LoraEllen Posts: 81
    Very exciting!!! Now keep going and get ready for that 10K....its within your reach! So proud of you and your mom and that you have the memory of doing it together!!!
  • Texasgirl05
    Texasgirl05 Posts: 52
    Thats Is AWESOME!! a huge accomplishment it's funny how that acomplishment is WAY better feeling than winning the lottery!
  • slimdebbiecakes
    slimdebbiecakes Posts: 36
    that is soooo wonderful!
  • Flocker1979
    Flocker1979 Posts: 96
    that's fantastic! I did week 4 day 1 last night, and was worried about the 5min stretch, but I did it, now I'm worrying about the 8 min stretch next week!

    You are at exactly the same point I am. I was scared of the 5 min, too, but was surprised how well it went!
  • ChelseaRW
    ChelseaRW Posts: 366 Member
    Congrats on you NSV! Running is thrilling especially the feeling of going further each time! I'm set up for my first 5 K in two weeks and incredibly excited about it! Keep pushing ladies , you should be incredibly proud!
  • Ladydi1982
    Ladydi1982 Posts: 218 Member
    So inspiring, I love it!!! :flowerforyou: Way to go!
  • Brina4888
    Brina4888 Posts: 6
    Wow, that is inspiring! Was it inside on treadmill or was it outside that you were running? I have always wanted to run, but it’s so difficult to start and stick with it because I suck at it, like you were, I'm barley able to do 90 seconds lol I might have to look into this training. Thank you for sharing it! Incredible accomplishment by the way!
  • tannaleigh
    tannaleigh Posts: 188 Member
    Congrats! i am starting week 4...and am a little scared of the 5 minute run, but each new interval becomes that much easier, and rewrding! i can just imagine how great it feels to conquer such a feat! I am loving the runner high I get just off of a three minute run! I can't imagine how good it will feel when i finish the program!
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    WOOHOOO! Congrats to you my dear! That is amazing!
  • SongbirdLandy
    SongbirdLandy Posts: 188 Member
    Thanks so much, everyone!!!! It really is an amazing feeling to know that I am actually a runner now! Now all I want to do is go further and get faster, LOL!

    And we run outside in my mother's subdivision. It's a beautiful area in the country, perfect for running!
  • Tmrice721
    Tmrice721 Posts: 86 Member
    Congratulations! You have earned the right to be proud of your accomplishment, now you know the sky is the limit :bigsmile:
  • Davali
    Davali Posts: 225 Member
    That's fantastic - I'm one day off finishing week 3 and am finding the 3 minute runs OK - much easier than I found the 60 second runs when I first started, but I must admit I can't imagine being able to do the 5 minute runs next week. You have, however, given me hope!! Well done to you both :flowerforyou:
  • tlcAK
    tlcAK Posts: 671 Member
    Great job I just started that!!
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