C25K graduation dance!

Squidgeypaws007
Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
in Success Stories
Whoop, so, 9 weeks after I decided I was going to die after running for a whole minute I have finally completed week 9, day 3 of C25K!!

I never thought I'd be able to do it, so I'm posting just to say: if you're thinking you want to, but thinking you can't - don't believe yourself!!

Blog post inc ;)
«1

Replies

  • scarlettgeorgia4
    scarlettgeorgia4 Posts: 88 Member
    Yay! I'm doing day 3 week 4 on weds.. DREADING week 5, can I really do it... 8-)
  • buffon85
    buffon85 Posts: 14
    great news!!congratulations!
    i am at the point where you started, i can;t run for a minute!!so i am thinking to start C25K!thank you for the inspiration!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • SL22268
    SL22268 Posts: 59 Member
    Awesome!!! I just downloaded the app today and will be starting this tomorrow. Way to go :)
  • courtrptr13
    courtrptr13 Posts: 272
    Congrats! I was a runer before, but getting back into it by doing C25K. I'm on Wk 6, day 1, and really looking forward to completing the program myself in a few weeks!
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Thanks everyone xD

    I would just like to add - when I started I needed at least 3 puffs of my inhlaer (before I got out of the door....lol, jokes) during the "ordeal" but now I don't even take one with me!!

    You guys will just be amazed at how your body adapts! :)
  • alexiaans
    alexiaans Posts: 113 Member
    Congrats! It REALLY does work. I am officially a runner now and I owe EVERYTHING to C25K. It is the truth!
  • kpittman0612
    kpittman0612 Posts: 84
    Thanks for the inspiration! I made it to Week 5 and then quit! Sad that I did that! But here's to starting over and COMPLETING it this time!!! :smile:
  • blynn2708
    blynn2708 Posts: 262 Member
    :bigsmile: Congratulations! I'm Week 7 Day 1 tonight!
  • WenonaY
    WenonaY Posts: 203
    I just started c25k. I love it so far.
  • Mcctin65
    Mcctin65 Posts: 507 Member
    That's so great! I'm struggling to get beyond week 2. You inspire!
  • medaglia_06
    medaglia_06 Posts: 282 Member
    That's awesome! I'm starting it tonight and this is just the type of motivation I need!

    Thanks for posting and yay for you!
  • SweatpantsRebellion
    SweatpantsRebellion Posts: 754 Member
    Congratulations. That's awesome!
  • Zadranka18
    Zadranka18 Posts: 17 Member
    Wow talk about timing... I'm starting it tonight. I just downloaded the app... I'm super nervous.i have always wanted to run but have never been a runner.. I'm soooo nervouse to start this....
  • savetheteaboy
    savetheteaboy Posts: 12 Member
    Congratulations! Just about to finish week 4 cannot wait to be at week 9 (althought I doubt I'll be saying this 5 mins into the 30 minute jog)!
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    So nice seeing so many people getting out there using the programme!

    Go out and have some fun guys! I've actually blogged my way through most of it if you'd like my experiences as I went - but to those people on weeks 4 and 5, you'll be running for 20 minutes before you even realise what you're doing! :)

    And thanks thanks thanks! :)
  • courtcourtfnp
    courtcourtfnp Posts: 134 Member
    I loved seeing your post on here! I completed Day 1 of Week 2 today & afterwards I was scrolling through my app at the progression & was thinking to myself I won't ever make it to that point... But seeing your post let me see there were others who started out like me...barely making it!

    WAY TO GO!
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
    Congratulations!! :drinker:
  • RahRahRiotSC
    RahRahRiotSC Posts: 29 Member
    I am going to start this program so I can be ready for The Color Run 5K in Charlotte, NC at the end of October. It looks like the most fun 5K ever! It's the only thing that has ever made me want to run... that and people chasing me.
  • ms_parks
    ms_parks Posts: 5 Member
    Love it! Congratulations. I'm on week six. I hope I can get up to 30 minutes by May 5th which is my race day.
  • cowgirlashlee
    cowgirlashlee Posts: 301 Member
    I've started C25K recently, and so far I like it a lot! After being a runner in middle school, and not so much in HS, it's nice to get back into it in college!
  • ishallnotwant
    ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
    Congratulations!!! I'm doing week 8 this week!
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    I will complete c25k next monday, if I can shake this head cold. Then I am running a 5k next Sat May 5!! Love the program!
  • truss25
    truss25 Posts: 13 Member
    congrats w1 d1 here calves and shins are on fire. no treadmill or track around me so i have to deal with the tennessee terrain
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    Congrats! Completely agree with the adaptability of the body. I literally went from sitting on the couch to graduating C25K to my first 5K this summer (planned for June). It's a great feeling of accomplishment and you should celebrate! Maybe get some new running shoes to celebrate! :laugh:
  • Skeena4
    Skeena4 Posts: 209 Member
    That's fantastic! I completed my C25K earlier this month as well. I am NOT a runner... and not small... I did it, didn't give a crap about whether I looked pretty doing it or not, I did it without stopping!! (time: 34:16)

    My only advice is stretch consitently after every run! I am having a bit of trouble with my achilles tendon now (after a 3.8 mile run last week) and now I am off running till next Friday. :-(

    Stretching, I'm told, could have possibly prevented this. I will admit that I sometimes didn't stretch afterwards... and it was probably a lame attempt the times I did try to...

    Anyway, ****** yay******* awesome job!
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Lol Tag - I think I may well need new shoes after my last run yesterday.....they're all squishey from the rain, lol :-D

    Thanks everyone for the loves, and people new to this - do it, enjoy it and you won't look back!! :) Hell, you probably won't enjoy it at first actually, but do it and the enjoyment comes later ;)

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    And totally agreed Skeena! I always tag a 5 minute walk onto the front AND back of any run (due to quite a dodgy knee)! Also, if you need support on any joints, don't hesitate getting it - they might look severe, but they are complete lifesavers!
  • Devona14
    Devona14 Posts: 171
    Awesome! I had been jogging for about 15 seconds at various times during my 30 minute walk fo the past 2 weeks. Last night I "officially" started C25K. I made it through 3, 60 seconds/90 seconds intervals. Then did 2, 45 seconds/2 minute cycles. I'm taking it slowly since I am still very overweight. Thank you for inspiring me to stick with it!
  • gordowens
    gordowens Posts: 55
    I just completed the C210K last week after starting and completing the C25K first. The apps were really helpful... Great work and congrats to your accomplishment!
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    There's a C210k??? :O Uh-oh, lol xD going to have to look into that!

    And Dev, amazing work! Keep it up :) It can only keep getting easier right XD

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!