Completed C25K program

crazydv
crazydv Posts: 160 Member
edited December 18 in Success Stories
I'm on cloud nine! I can't believe that 8 weeks ago I struggled to run 30 seconds and today I completed the program and ran a 5k.
I can't say that it was always easy. I had to repeat some of the days but kept telling myself I would not quit.

This really is a wonderful program. If I can do this at 50+ years old, then anyone with the desire and determination can!

Thanks for letting me gloat! I just feel so damn good about myself and that's a feeling I Havnt had in a very long time!

Cris
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  • chase7512
    chase7512 Posts: 76 Member
    Congrats,

    I ran the same program and I struggled as well I think on week 3, but it's such a good feeling when you complete. So now your next step is to enter a 5k run.

    Don't stop now you just entered the world of running and I personally love running now so keep at it.
  • nananie2
    nananie2 Posts: 272 Member
    Yay you! Isn't wonderful what you can achieve when you put your heart to it??

    I did the C25K program too last summer, even though I never thought once in my life that I would be a runner someday...

    I completed my first 5K in October, and I have signed up for a 10K next month! (Oy!)

    Have fun running this summer! :smile:
  • GemaG
    GemaG Posts: 142
    Brilliant I am just about to start this :smile:
  • smboston
    smboston Posts: 68
    Congrats!!! Excellent job! Keep going!!!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    I'm on cloud nine! I can't believe that 8 weeks ago I struggled to run 30 seconds and today I completed the program and ran a 5k.
    I can't say that it was always easy. I had to repeat some of the days but kept telling myself I would not quit.

    This really is a wonderful program. If I can do this at 50+ years old, then anyone with the desire and determination can!

    Thanks for letting me gloat! I just feel so damn good about myself and that's a feeling I Havnt had in a very long time!

    Cris

    Thank you for sharing this!! congratulations on completing this..I am about to start week 4 and have the utmost respect and admiration for people who go the distance!! well done!
  • RainyDayParade
    RainyDayParade Posts: 7 Member
    Way to Go! I am currently on week 2....hoping I can make it to the end. My goal is to run a 5K in October for the breast cancer walk with my sister (who is currently on week 5).
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    Awesome job, I hope to get there one day. I am on Week 3 day 2 tomorrow.
  • gordowens
    gordowens Posts: 55
    Congrats! I too just recently finished the C25K starting from literally not being able to run more than a minute. The great news is it seemed to be very easy to move from the 5k to the 10k which I just finished as well in a little over 3 weeks :-)

    Great work!
  • steflbrown
    steflbrown Posts: 168
    Thanks for sharing! I am on week 5 and can't believe I have made it this far already. It's a great feeling. Hope to join you with completing the program soon!!!
  • mgraue82
    mgraue82 Posts: 168 Member
    Love this post! Thanks so much! I have been working on week one for a good two weeks now since life gets in the way but I love the feeling when I'm done! So awesome to hear about someone who's completed the plan and feels so great!
  • anemoneflynn
    anemoneflynn Posts: 87
    Awesome job! Congratulations to you. I've just barely started the c25k program barefoot, thanks for the encouragement!
  • Prettylittlelotus
    Prettylittlelotus Posts: 239 Member
    Way to go! Today was my first day, I was so sweaty after!
  • getsveltEagain
    getsveltEagain Posts: 1,063 Member
    This is super!!! I did the program last summer and learned to love running!!!
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 699 Member
    That's totally wonderful. So happy for you. I started the program last year and had to stop b/c of my knee but I want to start doing it again...this summer. Congrats on your awesome achevement. You should be so very proud :-)
  • bobthesmogs
    bobthesmogs Posts: 58 Member
    Thank you for sharing, and inspiring! I'm also 50 and completed day 1 yesterday. You've made me feel like I can do it!
  • blynn2708
    blynn2708 Posts: 262 Member
    Congratulations! :flowerforyou: Thanks for the inspiration! I am on Week 7 Day 2, and looking for a 5k for the summer or fall:bigsmile: I am addicted to running, love it!
  • ssdivot
    ssdivot Posts: 193
    Yay! What a great achievement, congratulations! Thanks for posting. I'm coming up on 50 myself and am in week 4 and its tough sometimes!
  • tinana_RN
    tinana_RN Posts: 541 Member
    Congratulations! What an accomplishment! I have one day left of Week 4, and I'm incredibly nervous about starting Week 5.
  • Strobins05
    Strobins05 Posts: 716
    Congratulations to you! It is remarkable how we find ourselves reaching these unthought-of goals. Continue to be a believer and RUN baby RUN:flowerforyou:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Awesome!! Great job!

    I'm on week 6 and struggling because I have been leaving too many days between runs due to weather and other commitments. I think it's been almost 8 weeks but I'm still on week 6. But I will get there. I have to. I'm registered for a 5k race in June.
  • lisag2007
    lisag2007 Posts: 130
    Fantastic! Congrats to you and all your hard work!!
  • crazydv
    crazydv Posts: 160 Member
    Thank you all for you kind words..you have made this special day even more special to me

    For those doing the program...you can do this!! Take your time and go at your own pace!

    Thanks to all for the encouragement and thought of continuing on to a 10k.

    Thanks to all

    Cris
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    Amazing feat of determination! I honestly hate running. Have since I was made to do it on a daily basis in the Army 20+ years ago. I have really want to do this, but just haven't. Scared of being that one who actually fails I guess.:embarassed:
  • bostonmom23
    bostonmom23 Posts: 53 Member
    Congrats you should be really proud! :drinker: :drinker:
  • srob636
    srob636 Posts: 79 Member
    I'm in the middle of week 7 and can't believe it! I started just praying I'd survive until week 3. It's a great program. Can't wait to join you as a graduate!!! Congratulations!
  • Eleisabelle
    Eleisabelle Posts: 365
    You can't fail with this program. The only way you fail is by giving up on it.

    Congrats, OP! You've earned your bragging rights!

    I'm 41 and did C25K a little over a year ago. I then went through B210K, and my first race was the Bolder Boulder, a 10K at 6000 feet. Now I'm training for my first half marathon, and I'm behind, but I know I'm going to make it.

    Welcome to the ranks, runner!
  • sexyrosey
    sexyrosey Posts: 137
    Congrats, that's awesome :)
  • langurmonkey
    langurmonkey Posts: 92
    Congratulations - I started the program last October (at 132kg) and finished it a few weeks ago. I am now training to enter a 10k race in August, and my weight is 118kg (still a way to go).

    It's such a good feeling isn't it :-)
  • DEEDLYNN
    DEEDLYNN Posts: 235 Member
    congratulations...what an accomplishment.
  • joanthemom8
    joanthemom8 Posts: 375 Member
    That's great! I'm on Week 4 and thought I was going to die when each "run" increased to 5 minutes!!! It's always been hard for me to maintain a run - jog, but I'm muddling thru. I'm 46 and have always said that I'm not a runner, but once I saw this program, I really wanted to give it a try....I hope I can make it all the way through, like you. You ROCK! :drinker:
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