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is a couch 2 5 k graduate!!!

isaukco
isaukco Posts: 28
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
On Wednesday I posted about my 'epic fail' I previously had managed all runs without giving up. Wednesday I didnt give up, but I was in a lot of pain and barely managed 2miles.

Thanks to everyones encouragment I received!

Today I am a c25k graduate. I completed week 9 day 3. And to top it all of I ran the whole 5k!!! AMAZING!!!

I am proud of myself. Will continue running week 9 day 3 a couple more times, then will move onto bridge to 10k!!!!

YAY!
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  • vegansara
    vegansara Posts: 192 Member
    Congratulations!!! I'm on week 3, and it's great to know that people actually finish :) Inspiring!
  • Prestonsmumma
    Prestonsmumma Posts: 117 Member
    thats amazing well done and congrats!!! cant wait to get that feeling myself im on wk7 day3 so not long to go really!!!

    Again well done!! :drinker:
  • Sheeshy
    Sheeshy Posts: 133
    Yay for you!!! I love couch 2 5k and someday I hope to complete it! haha! Too hot in TX this summer, so all my workouts are indoors. Congratulations for finishing the program!
  • AlmostMrsP
    AlmostMrsP Posts: 65 Member
    Congrats on finishing!! It's great to hear stories of people doing it!

    I just did week 4 day 3 today. I even stepped it up and ran 8 min straight just because I could - it was such a great feeling to accomplish that.

    My fiance is a C25K graduate too. Watching him progress really motivated me to get off my butt and do it too.
  • jhungate
    jhungate Posts: 95 Member
    I started as a Couch to 5k person myself and now average 40-45 miles a week and about 25 on my bike. Running is a great cardio, the equipment costs are minimal and you can do it anywhere. Keep up the good work!
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    I can honestly say that Couch 2 5k saved my life!!!! I finished it last summer and now train for a 1/2 marathon and I'm even thinking of a 25k next spring and maybe a marathon after that!!! Great job at completing the program. The skies the limit for you now!!!!
  • maserati185
    maserati185 Posts: 263 Member
    Fantastic!!!! Look at you!
  • batlou
    batlou Posts: 97 Member
    Congrats from a fellow grad. Of course the next logical step is to move to a 10K now, right?
  • RamblingRo
    RamblingRo Posts: 30 Member
    Congratulations! That's wonderful! I am starting week 2 of the program today. :)
  • HeyGrlHey
    HeyGrlHey Posts: 640
    YAY!!! So there is light at the end of the C25K tunnel :laugh:

    I cannot wait until I get to week 9! I am currently on W4D2 (yesterday), but I think I might stay with W4 one more week to feel confident about completing it. I am afraid...no no TERRIFIED, of doing the 20minute jog in W5!

    CONGRATS! :drinker:

    M.:heart:
  • 1fitmama
    1fitmama Posts: 207 Member
    Congrats!
  • lrodriguez83
    lrodriguez83 Posts: 136
    Congrats to you!!!! I am a graduate this week too!!!
    Amazing how that program can change lives!
    Good for you for sticking with it!!!
  • deniseg31
    deniseg31 Posts: 667 Member
    Yay for you!!! I love couch 2 5k and someday I hope to complete it! haha! Too hot in TX this summer, so all my workouts are indoors. Congratulations for finishing the program!

    CONGRATS!!! I hope to complete it too; I keep going back to week 1. I'm in DAllas and the heat is TERRIBLE and it just makes me feel drained and extremely exhausted more than usual.
  • joimichele
    joimichele Posts: 382 Member
    I hope to be like you one day! Congrats!
  • liberaltendencies
    liberaltendencies Posts: 150 Member
    I'm on week three. This is so inspiring!
  • Runninginafatsuit
    Runninginafatsuit Posts: 78 Member
    Congrats! I know you are proud!
  • vlc1979
    vlc1979 Posts: 227
    Amazing accomplishment!!! I graduate next Friday!!
  • kerr2010
    kerr2010 Posts: 219 Member
    Congrats! I am on D2 W3. When I think about running a whole 5K it seems impossible, but I am determied to do it. I am going to be signing up for my first 5K at the end of Oct. I may need to enlist a running buddy to help me get through it though.
    On Wednesday I posted about my 'epic fail' I previously had managed all runs without giving up. Wednesday I didnt give up, but I was in a lot of pain and barely managed 2miles.

    Thanks to everyones encouragment I received!

    Today I am a c25k graduate. I completed week 9 day 3. And to top it all of I ran the whole 5k!!! AMAZING!!!

    I am proud of myself. Will continue running week 9 day 3 a couple more times, then will move onto bridge to 10k!!!!

    YAY!
  • jagh09
    jagh09 Posts: 555 Member
    So inspirational! I'm on week 2, and this really helps me feel like it's worth it. :) Congratulations! Great job!
  • apilant
    apilant Posts: 87 Member
    Congratulations! That's wonderful! I am starting week 2 of the program today. :)

    ME TOO!!!
  • Heidi1987
    Heidi1987 Posts: 191 Member
    wow that is amazing!!! well done

    I'm just starting week 5 tomorrow, I love the program. your such an inspiration, hopefully, I should be able to do the 5k someday!
  • dwellsouth
    dwellsouth Posts: 158 Member
    That's amazing. Seriously. Very well done! :flowerforyou:
  • shanlynt
    shanlynt Posts: 718 Member
    I started running about a month ago. The tendon beside my knee is soooo sore on both legs. I'd love to try the C25K app when I get my Iphone.
  • randisaucier
    randisaucier Posts: 178 Member
    Awesome! I am on Week 3 day 3 today! Can't wait to graduate!
  • LosinMama2b
    LosinMama2b Posts: 85
    Hoorays!!! So awesome! If my imaginings of how amazing I'll feel once I graduate are true you must be on top of the world!

    I'm doing week 8 day 2 tonight after work :) The feeling of accomplishment is INSANE. So if I keep up my usual rate of running (which I will) I am set to graduate next Sunday! (which btw - also happens to be my 30th birthday) I registered on May 20th for a 5k on September 10th (that was the goal that kept me going all these long weeks!) I feel so ready for it already...I can't wait to post my own graduation announcement!
  • trinity77
    trinity77 Posts: 35 Member
    well done! C25K is amazing, you'll love bridge to 10K too! :glasses:
  • worldgirl28
    worldgirl28 Posts: 68
    Go you!! I'm only on Week 1, Day 3 but I'm already feeling it!
  • ashlielinn
    ashlielinn Posts: 920
    Congrats! I just started last night! I hope I'll be able to be where you are on week 9!
  • DefiningRaquel
    DefiningRaquel Posts: 47
    Its so nice to see so many graduates of this program it keeps me motivated. Im just on week 3 day 1. I cant wait till i finish it and be able to run the whole 5 k like so many of you guys :)
  • MochaBlues
    MochaBlues Posts: 197 Member
    Wonderful!! I'm just on week 2, day 2...and I love the program! Can't wait to get where you are! Congratulations on your success!
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