NSV - c25k !

borys12
borys12 Posts: 98
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I was reading about c25k last time, so I decided - let's try it. I exercise a few times per week, weights + cardio ( mostly intervals, various machines ). Never run more than 1 km nonstop, usually it was 1 min run / 1 min jog for i.e. 20 minutes. So .... decided to do this today.

And ..... I set speed to 10km/h and ..... absolutely no problem, did it ! Additionaly I set speed to 12km in the last 500m, so finished below 30 minutes. I am tempted to try 10k.

It's hard to believe, I hated running, and now I am faster than I was 18.

Just wanted to tell you all. If I did it, everyone can !

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  • FatUncleRob
    FatUncleRob Posts: 341
    Congratulations! :smile:

    Just a word of warning, though.
    It's a lot tougher off the treadmill.

    I found it quite demoralizing when I switched from training on the treadmill to running on the road. I almost gave up on the idea entirely.

    Glad that you had such a good run!
  • meggers123
    meggers123 Posts: 706 Member
    good job! i'm just starting wunning (walk-running), and can't wait to someday be where you are. Fantastic work!
  • sarah_ep
    sarah_ep Posts: 580 Member
    I actually hate the treadmill and LOVE running outside. I am a beginner runner, just started C25K myself. I about to start W3 and am really loving it. It depends on the person (treadmill vs outside running) I think. Whatever is easier for you. Congrats on your NSV!!!!!
  • Newkell
    Newkell Posts: 379 Member
    I am in week 3. I am not a runner so this is a great challenge for me. It also is a good goal. Congratulations to you!
  • FatUncleRob
    FatUncleRob Posts: 341
    I actually hate the treadmill and LOVE running outside. I am a beginner runner, just started C25K myself. I about to start W3 and am really loving it. It depends on the person (treadmill vs outside running) I think. Whatever is easier for you. Congrats on your NSV!!!!!

    Yeah, I got over it. I'm only running outside now. Probably won't use the treadmill again unless there's really WET weather (which is a distinct possibility here in Oregon).
  • borys12
    borys12 Posts: 98
    I'm gonna run outside as well, then will use GPS app to track the distance.
    Today I did 5k again on treadmill, and after this jumped on elliptical for 20 minutes.
    No problems again, according to HRM 1200kcal burnt. Nice .... and I feel great :)
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