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C25K COMPLETE
Man_in_Motion
Posts: 60
Today, I am a C25K Graduate. I completed the final run in the program today, and it's the first time I've EVER completed any "fitness-regime-in-a-box" program (and there have been A LOT of attempts with A LOT of programs).
Before C25K, I NEVER ran by choice in my life. I was always the kid who quit running in the first lap of the "run-the-mile" days at school. Before C25K, I had NEVER run a mile, let alone three. At the beginning, I struggled to run the 60 and 90 second intervals given in the program, even with breaks in between. Today, I ran for more 30 minutes without stopping.
The best thing I can say about the program is that it always challenged me, but I still completed every day of the program as directed. It was DOABLE. Some days I wanted to die. The first time I had to run 20 minutes straight, I couldn't feel my legs by the end. But I always did it, and, not to be cliche, if I could do it, ANYONE can. If you're thinking about trying the program, or just want to know more, feel free to message/friend request me.
As it is, I've got vacation coming up soon, so I'm going to focus on maintaining my runs at the current level three times a week for the next two weeks. When I get back, I'm going to explore restarting the program from the beginning on my "off" days to build speed and stamina (and eventually work up to running six days a week!).
Oh, and I lost about 16 pounds in the process to boot. Can't forget that
Before C25K, I NEVER ran by choice in my life. I was always the kid who quit running in the first lap of the "run-the-mile" days at school. Before C25K, I had NEVER run a mile, let alone three. At the beginning, I struggled to run the 60 and 90 second intervals given in the program, even with breaks in between. Today, I ran for more 30 minutes without stopping.
The best thing I can say about the program is that it always challenged me, but I still completed every day of the program as directed. It was DOABLE. Some days I wanted to die. The first time I had to run 20 minutes straight, I couldn't feel my legs by the end. But I always did it, and, not to be cliche, if I could do it, ANYONE can. If you're thinking about trying the program, or just want to know more, feel free to message/friend request me.
As it is, I've got vacation coming up soon, so I'm going to focus on maintaining my runs at the current level three times a week for the next two weeks. When I get back, I'm going to explore restarting the program from the beginning on my "off" days to build speed and stamina (and eventually work up to running six days a week!).
Oh, and I lost about 16 pounds in the process to boot. Can't forget that
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So proud of you!0
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Excellent work! I started C25K last year and am now up to 10K's. Keep it up 0
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Congratulations!! I am starting C25K in 8 days! Can't wait!0
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Thats awesome! I plan to start the C25K program soon! I am like you, never have even run a mile before! eek! I have been doing some more running in my fitness classes and such, but i intend to one day be a C25K graduate like you!
congrats on your success!0 -
*high five* congrats and great job! :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations!!! I, too, am a graduate of the program and am now training for my first half marathon You are so awesome for sticking with it!!! We are all very, very proud of you Enjoy your success! 0
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awesome, congratulations! You give me hope - I plan to start soon. How old are you? (I'm looking for more hope, haha) 0
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Great job!
I hope to be in your shoes soon! I have 5 more runs and then I'll be a graduate.0 -
This is wonderful! Very well done.0
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WOW CONGRATS!!! Thanks for sharing your success!! it's very inspiring to me, I just did W2-D2 this morning! Now I'm ready for D3!!0
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Brilliant mate!! Well done!! I'm W4 R3 tomorrow....hoping to emulate your success!! 0
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Thanks everyone! For those who've asked, I'm 35/male/6' and 225.2 lbs as of last weigh in. My BMI still classifies me as "Obese," but I completed the program anyway. Like I said, if I could do it, you can too!0
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Congrats on finishing the program!0
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This is so great! Congratulations!
I start week 5 on Monday and now i'm scared of my legs going numb during my 20 minute run on Friday. :laugh:0 -
What is this C25K? Sounds like a running program. I do NOT run, and am very out of shape, but looking at these posts, wondering if maybe this would be a good idea to try, or should I be more in shape first?0
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Awesome work!
I've just completed week 3 of the c25k plan and you really motivate me
I hope that at the end of these 9 weeks I'll also be able to run the 30min 0 -
You just have me hope, I just finished week 1 day 2 today....it wasn't too bad but I'm pretty nervous for the 10 and 20 min runs....I was never a runner until now either...hoping I can finish the program also:) thanks for sharing 0
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Congrats to you!! I bet you feel fantastic and you should feel very proud of yourself. I'm doing the C25k and today was my 20 minute run. You described it perfectly!
Again...congrats!!0 -
You are awesome! Way to go! To know that you accomplished something this big and important and lost weight while doing it has got to be priceless! I am proud of you 0
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Faaaabulous!!! I needed to see this post! Thanks for sharing!0
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Hi...this is for the person who is asking what C25K is. it is an app at least on the iphone. I would imagine on other devices as well? It is a running program that starts out easy and gets progressively more difficult. Designed to get you to be able to run a 5k.0
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Congratulations to you! I just started using it the other day and I love it... so far anyway. Probably won't love it so much when it starts getting harder!0
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That is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! SUCH an accomplishment! I am 131 lbs overweight and I just finished week 3 (second time doing that week) and I am scared to move on to week 4 still because I feel like I barely finished week 3. So I am sooooooo impressed as another person going through the process!!!!0
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What is this C25K? Sounds like a running program. I do NOT run, and am very out of shape, but looking at these posts, wondering if maybe this would be a good idea to try, or should I be more in shape first?
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml :flowerforyou:0 -
Great job!!! I'll be there with you...I have 2 weeks left!!!0
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Thanks!0
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Awesome! Congratulations! I just started week 1, day 2. I hope my results are just as successful! 0
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great job!!! i'm gonna try it0
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Congratulations, that's awesome! I'm starting week 4 on Monday. Nervous about that one! 0
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I am really overweight, lazy, and I have asthma! Lol running is a cuss word in my world. But I keep seeing a lot of c25k stuff and I decided to give it a try. I couldn't even handle the week 1 workout. So I cut itin half and I'm doing 15 min instead of 30. I think Ill just do each week twice... We will see how it goes! But I am excited that it worked out for so many of y'all! I am feeling motivated to keep going!0
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