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I am a runner

rhodesar
rhodesar Posts: 43 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
Hi all C25K'ers

I started the C25K back in May and it was hard. I was very unfit, but I persevered and completed it some time in September. On Sunday I ran 5 miles non-stop (and enjoyed it). Today folks, I am a runner, and proud.
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  • shadea4455
    shadea4455 Posts: 173 Member
    Good for you!! Congrats on your accomplishment :flowerforyou: Keep it up!!
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    YAY! The cross country team in high school had the slogan "You become a champion the moment you start training like one" and I always liked that. Way to go!
  • k8bugz
    k8bugz Posts: 64 Member
    congrats!!!!!
  • AZnewme
    AZnewme Posts: 228 Member
    Yeah! I was a runner before I was married and piled on the pounds - You give me hope I can be again - I soooo miss the high you get about half way through the run!
  • EuphonyChloeH
    EuphonyChloeH Posts: 107 Member
    Awesome! I'm starting the C25K at the new year and I'm very out of shape. Glad to hear about your success!
  • HisBeachgirl
    HisBeachgirl Posts: 51 Member
    I'm on week 6. I'm happy with the progress I've made, but every time an actual runner passes me on the trail I can't help but think "I want to be like him/her." I want to be like you! Thanks for encouraging us with your victories. :)
  • StephFork
    StephFork Posts: 182 Member
    Your success gives me so much hope! Here I am complaining about how hard week 4 is today running 5 minutes straight and you ran 5 miles! I can't wait to be able to do that one day soon. Thanks for the motivation! :)
  • Lp80
    Lp80 Posts: 29
    Well done! That's fabulouse!
  • directorj
    directorj Posts: 537 Member
    Nice job! It's not easy being a runner, it takes patience and lots of will power
  • SinIsIn
    SinIsIn Posts: 1,865 Member
    :drinker: !! Great Job!!

    Turns out... running is actually fun! :)
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    Which now means your cool :)

    "If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin."
    Hi all C25K'ers

    I started the C25K back in May and it was hard. I was very unfit, but I persevered and completed it some time in September. On Sunday I ran 5 miles non-stop (and enjoyed it). Today folks, I am a runner, and proud.
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    Good for you, you ROCK!
  • Marvels1981
    Marvels1981 Posts: 10
    Well done!!

    I started in January and did my first race in May. I've not found any other feeling like finishing that long run that you've been training for!
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
    Congrats to you my friend! I will complete the C25K program shortly (I am on week 7). I will see you soon :D
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
    Will finish hopefully next week.
  • OLFATUG
    OLFATUG Posts: 393 Member
    Well done! I did the C25k a couple of years ago, and then the bridge to 10k program after that. I can definitely recommend that, or even a half-marathon considering you are already running 5mi. :)
    Congrats! :)
  • ACEgirl1
    ACEgirl1 Posts: 133 Member
    I love this post. Congratulations! I bet you want to shout it from the rooftops!
  • Mcctin65
    Mcctin65 Posts: 507 Member
    That is so awesome! I've been wanting to do this! Thank you for the inspiration. I will make it!
  • Chickabittie
    Chickabittie Posts: 272
    Congratulations! You give me hope! I am so proud of your massive accomplishment! Woot Woot!!!
    :happy:
  • Rose200
    Rose200 Posts: 48 Member
    That's an amazing accomplishment. WTG! I started the C25K last week. Today is the first day of week 2. On my profile it says, "I WILL be a runner." It's so empowering. Good work!
  • LuLuRunner1
    LuLuRunner1 Posts: 329 Member
    What an awesome thing to get to say about yourself.

    YOU ARE A RUNNER!:flowerforyou:
  • reynoldsjo
    reynoldsjo Posts: 9
    It also gives me hope. I am also at week 4 and the thought of being at the end of week 5 there is a straight 20 minute run! I cant believe that I will be able to do that. but you have inspired me that I can.....well done on your success
  • soon2bhotmom
    soon2bhotmom Posts: 108 Member
    YES, you are a runner...congrats on your success!
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    YOU ARE A RUNNER!:bigsmile:
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    I have been thinking about doing that for a while now. I want to grow to be like you. Great success, killer!
  • rmdaly
    rmdaly Posts: 250 Member
    I'm on week 6. I'm happy with the progress I've made, but every time an actual runner passes me on the trail I can't help but think "I want to be like him/her." I want to be like you! Thanks for encouraging us with your victories. :)

    You are an actual runner if you are out there on those same trails!
  • jesseBYAH
    jesseBYAH Posts: 446 Member
    I just started a few weeks ago- this gives me high hopes! I am running a 1/2 marathon in July and I am scared to death... but very excited! I can't wait to say I am a runner!
  • lo89ol
    lo89ol Posts: 59
    congrats!!! hope i can get to that point one day!!
  • rhodesar
    rhodesar Posts: 43 Member
    Just wanted to update you all. I completed my first 10K race on Saturday, and am thrilled with my time of 1 hr 31 seconds....(but I'm aiming for 58 minutes next time!). Woohooo.
  • veromancha
    veromancha Posts: 158 Member
    Great job!!! I too completed my first 10k on Sunday! Running is an amazing feeling!
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