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Couch to 5K

jala9656
jala9656 Posts: 31 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I had a small success this morning. I did the first day of the couch to 5K running program and completed it. I was very proud of myself. So was my hubby. Very slow going, but I attained my goal of finishing.

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  • SailorMoon007
    SailorMoon007 Posts: 93 Member
    Congratulations!
  • NoExcuseTina
    NoExcuseTina Posts: 506 Member
    CONGRATS...we all start at the same place...and it is a HUGE accomplishment...very proud of you
  • lulutm
    lulutm Posts: 57
    Awesome! I started running with Couch to 5k too! Great tool to use when getting started. Best of luck to you!
  • luvs_choc8
    luvs_choc8 Posts: 788 Member
    Congratulations. It does get easier. I am starting week 3 tonight and am a little nervous. Jogging for 3 minutes has never happened in my life and not sure I can do it but I am going to give it my best shot. Keep up the good work and let me know how it goes.
  • hellokatee
    hellokatee Posts: 211 Member
    Congrats! I just finished day three of C25K and I agree it's challenging for someone like myself who hasn't run in a while. Good job!!
  • pandasquishy
    pandasquishy Posts: 1
    Congratulations! I just finished week 8! It is an amazing feeling. keep it up!
  • katekrise
    katekrise Posts: 178 Member
    Congrats! I'm having trouble getting past week 4...I had to take time off to get my wisdom teeth removed...repeating week 3 again...
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Good for you! I'm starting C25K in June.
  • msuzie
    msuzie Posts: 48 Member
    Congrats! It really is amazing how well it works. I finished week 6 on Saturday and when I started running I thought to myself "there's no way I can make it 25 minutes straight", but I did it! It truly is a great system!!
  • seasonalvoodoo
    seasonalvoodoo Posts: 380 Member
    Congrats!!
  • misschoy
    misschoy Posts: 125 Member
    WTG! I am starting week 2 today :)
  • up2me2lose20
    up2me2lose20 Posts: 360 Member
    I finish up week 3 tomorrow (weather permitting -- I run outside). I am loving it so far. You Can Do This!!!
  • darren37
    darren37 Posts: 2
    Congratulations. Started C25k in September last year after never running in my life. Used to hate running and always got out of breath so quickly. Now I run 5k 3-4 times a week and doing 5k in about 25 minutes.

    The first time you do 30 minutes straight you just finish on such a high even though your body wants you to collapse in a heap.
  • UpToAnyCool
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
    Congratulations. Started C25k in September last year after never running in my life. Used to hate running and always got out of breath so quickly.

    ^ Same as this person, but started last spring. Now I get antsy if I can't go for a run. I run very slowly still, but have done a 4mile race and a 10K all-trail. I love :smooched: jogging now!

    Keep up your good work and congrats - you're going to love running!
  • bfkilduff
    bfkilduff Posts: 11 Member
    The best advise I can give is to actually register for a 5k in your area. That will also keep you on track. It is tough, but a race will also probably give you your best time ever due to adrenaline. I ran my first 2 years ago, and beat my training times by 2 mins. Good luck!
  • sweetpeaga7
    sweetpeaga7 Posts: 40
    Way to go girl that's so awesome! I am proud! Slow and steady and you WILL get there. No one starts out running 3 miles out of the gait trust me. Took me months to build up to where I am now. Keep up the hard work, dedication and focus and YOU WILL SUCCEED!
  • Cutiger81
    Cutiger81 Posts: 52 Member
    Congrats. I'm doing C25k and just finished week 4 a few minutes ago. You all should join our C25K forum. Here is the link http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/204915-couch-to-5k-start-4-4-11
  • breezey77
    breezey77 Posts: 89 Member
    Congratulations! I'm starting Day 1 today.
  • breezey77
    breezey77 Posts: 89 Member
    Here's the link to the group that's starting C25K today. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/234664-starting-couch-to-5k-c25k-monday-may-9th-anyone-with-me
  • JLaSoul333
    JLaSoul333 Posts: 8
    I'm starting couch to 5k today too!!! As soon as I get off work I'm strapping on my shoes and getting out there. Congratulations!!!
  • JLaSoul333
    JLaSoul333 Posts: 8
    How is it going for you? I am starting today after work. I am a bundle of nerves (running has NEVER been my thing, but I want to make it my thing). Are you seeing a difference in your ability in the fourth week? Keep up the good work!
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    Go you! I'm doing c25k. When I started it, I was sooo nervous. Hadn't run since freshman year of high school (so about 20 years). Now I'm almost done with week 7.
  • breakingthecycle
    breakingthecycle Posts: 225 Member
    I just completed W1D3 yesterday. Will start W2D1 Wednesday. My body is sore and I need better shoes but I wont let that stop me. I just take it easy.

    I have never been a runner, not even when I was in boot camp. Didnt know the proper breathing techniques and never would drink enough water. I think I am ready now. :-)
  • berriman
    berriman Posts: 15
    Congratulations! You'll be surprised how quickly you improve if you keep it up!

    Last April (2010) I was unfit and hadn't done any fitness stuff for years. I started the C25K app on my phone, and the first time out I was ruined! I couldn't believe I struggled to run for 60 second bursts... anyway, I stuck with the program, and once I got to the third or fourth week, I actually started to look forward to going out for runs!

    To cut a long story short, I completed the app, went on to run a 10K run, and then completed a half marathon in September, and am now running a marathon in two weeks time. Well, I'm going to try and run a marathon in two weeks time!

    Basically, stick with the C25K and in a couple of weeks you'll enjoy and you'll see improvements pretty quickly!
  • jnoegrah
    jnoegrah Posts: 119 Member
    good work!
  • mad8588
    mad8588 Posts: 21 Member
    Good job, keep it up! Just started week 8 today myself. Believe me it goes by fast.
  • tannaleigh
    tannaleigh Posts: 188 Member
    Congrats! I know how rewarding that first day was! Its the same for the first day of every new week... I just rand week4 day 2 today... and am amazed at my stamina so far... I feel like I can keep running when the app beeps to tell me to walk.... and I have never ran a day in my life.... I now consider myself a runner... I got bitten by the running bug last week :) I love goin out and sure it sucks at times, but the feeling that I physically and mentally pushed myself to complete it.... its the best feeling... If I can have control over that I can have control over my eating, and over my weight loss journey! Good luck!
  • zoombie_bear
    zoombie_bear Posts: 963 Member
    congrats I did my 4th day of training, a 5k in 43min so far with the walk n'run couch to 5k
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