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NSV - completed W5D3 of C25k

courtrptr13
courtrptr13 Posts: 272
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I ran for 20 minutes straight without stopping today!! It seems kind of weird to me that this is such a big deal because I used to run several miles at a time, but I stopped running two years ago when I was pregnant and then ended up with a herniated disc, which resulted in surgery in October of 2011, and I wasn't sure if I'd ever be able to run again. It took me a week to get over the fear of trying to run 20 minutes straight as my last run was 8 minutes at a time and 20 mins seemed like such a jump, but I DID IT!! And I felt like I actually could have kept going!! What a great feeling! I am now looking forward to keep going and completing the whole program and even beyond 5k!

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  • jaydubbayu
    jaydubbayu Posts: 456
    That's awesome... I'm going to start the c25k program myself.. I do it by music right now.. Every 3rd song I listen to, I run during. (Unless Free bird comes on, Haha!)
  • Switty_Kitty
    Switty_Kitty Posts: 532 Member
    Congratulations!! :D:flowerforyou:
  • sgoldman328
    sgoldman328 Posts: 379 Member
    AMAZING!!! I dropped out around week 5, so I know personally how hard it is! You've inspired me to try again!!







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  • mrshoneybear1014
    mrshoneybear1014 Posts: 275 Member
    THAT IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! such an accomplishment. I myself am about to start week 7 tomorrow. It's such a great program!
  • crazydv
    crazydv Posts: 160 Member
    Congrats to you! I know exactly how you feel. I think that once you start running 20 minutes it really begins to be more mental than physical. I just completed W8D2 and only two more days till I'm finished. C25K is a GREAT program and I think that anyone who has the determination to run can. If I can at 50...anyone can!

    Enjoy your runs!

    Cris
  • KristenStone
    KristenStone Posts: 106 Member
    FANTASTIC! I finished W5D1 today and I am kinda dreading Friday. I hope to live to tell about it! :)

    Happy for you!! And I hope I can join the ranks soon!! :)
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