C25K completed!!!

candicejn
candicejn Posts: 458 Member
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I just did my final session of C25K! I cannot believe I am able to run 30 mins straight! 10 weeks ago I couldn't run for 30 seconds without feeling like I would pass out. So awesome how our bodies respond when we push them.

I also hit the 1/3 mark for my weight loss journey this week.

I'm a happy girl :-)
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  • 714rah714
    714rah714 Posts: 759 Member
    That's awesome, congratulations
  • dejatyja
    dejatyja Posts: 109 Member
    Awesome! Go Candice!!!
  • shellsie_j
    shellsie_j Posts: 132 Member
    Oh thank you., you have made it sound so real and possible. I am at the end of week 2 and I guess realistically even that is amazing that I am running for 90 secs etc. Congrats on finishing and being able to run for 30 mins, can't wait until I can say that.
  • SweatpantsRebellion
    SweatpantsRebellion Posts: 754 Member
    Amazing! I'm very proud of you. As someone who has also recently morphed into a runner, I know how HUGE this is! Congratulations - you are a runner. Now go and enter a 5k somewhere!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    I just did my final session of C25K! I cannot believe I am able to run 30 mins straight! 10 weeks ago I couldn't run for 30 seconds without feeling like I would pass out. So awesome how our bodies respond when we push them.

    I also hit the 1/3 mark for my weight loss journey this week.

    I'm a happy girl :-)


    massive congratulations!! I am thinking you posting this is fate, as I am in my running gear and about to also finish the last day of my c25k!!!

    You should be incredibly proud of achieving such a difficult schedule!
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    Great job! It seems to be a great program. As soon as I get rid of this cold and can breath through my nose again, I plan on started!
  • sbrBirdy
    sbrBirdy Posts: 224 Member
    That's great! Isn't it an incredible feeling to run? And congrats on being 1/3 of the way through!

    Yes - definitely enter a 5K!
  • mrsdizzyd84
    mrsdizzyd84 Posts: 422 Member
    Congrats! I'm a little over a week away. I'm using the 5k runner app, which is a slightly modified c25k. I just did the 20 minute run yesterday. I'm still in shock. I can only imagine what it feels like to be finished!!!
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    That is a fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations!
  • kvictory27
    kvictory27 Posts: 7 Member
    WOW!! That's amazing, nice job!

    I really needed this today, I am going to do week 1, day 3 today when my son wakes up and I was feeling kind of down about it. It is so hard for me, but it is great motivation to know its possible. It gives me hope! Thank you! :)
  • KMSForLife
    KMSForLife Posts: 577 Member
    Congratulations!
  • candicejn
    candicejn Posts: 458 Member
    Thanks all! This is very exciting for me. I've never been a fitness person. But since January I've been working out 5X a week and now I can say I'm on my way to being a real runner. So awesome!

    And to those who are considering it and think you can't for some reason - DO IT!! I pushed through some tough weeks, and I made it! It's absolutely possible! I've got 80lbs left to lose and I did it!

    :happy:
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    AWESOME!!!

    So welcome to the club. Now the big question. Whats next?

    Are you going to do a 5k race? Will you increase your speed, or increase the distances?
  • traceyjayne64
    traceyjayne64 Posts: 262
    wow well done, you have given me such motivation to do it. I have downloaded the app to my phone and im itching to do it, but i have to just wait to buy some special, expensive trainers first as i broke my ankle 10 years ago and have 12 screws and a big plate in there so i have to be careful, but i AM going to do it.

    Well done :smile:
  • krenwren
    krenwren Posts: 136 Member
    I love that program, I have used it several times LOL to get ready for local races. It is amazing what you can push yourself to do! Congratulations!
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    CONGRATS!!!!!!! 30 mins straight is awesome! :flowerforyou:
  • KBrenOH
    KBrenOH Posts: 704 Member
    Way to go!!! It's a definite accomplishment to be sure!
  • sdavis448
    sdavis448 Posts: 193 Member
    Thank you for posting this! I'm on week 1 still ( like day 6) I don't want to move on till I feel like I'm not going to die at 50 seconds, lol), but I'm planning on moving on to week2 on Monday! Thanks for keeping me encouraged!
  • Jamidi
    Jamidi Posts: 233 Member
    I just did my final session of C25K! I cannot believe I am able to run 30 mins straight! 10 weeks ago I couldn't run for 30 seconds without feeling like I would pass out. So awesome how our bodies respond when we push them.

    I also hit the 1/3 mark for my weight loss journey this week.

    I'm a happy girl :-)

    Thank you so much for posting this. I'm in week 3 right now and I find it to be pretty difficult. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that I will be able to run 30 minutes and actually do a 5K. I get teary eyed when I start my run and think that I'm actually committing to something and pushing through the rough times
  • phillieschic
    phillieschic Posts: 615
    I completed the C25K program last week. I felt the same way! Isn't it amazing?!

    I started Bridge to 10K on Monday (the 14th)...so far, I love it, too! Today will be W1D3 of that program...and I truly cannot wait to it that afternoon.

    Good luck to you! What are your runnings plans/goals now? :flowerforyou:
  • hahandel
    hahandel Posts: 134 Member
    Congrats! Have you signed up for a 5k race yet?
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    Awesome!!!

    I quit in the middle of my c25k program... :-/ I just restarted since I now have a better stroller. :) I hope to be able to make a "completed" brag about it in 7 weeks! :)

    You rock!!!
  • Suzieqt81
    Suzieqt81 Posts: 96 Member
    Simple excellent!!! I just finished week 5 and ran a solid 20 minutes...cant wait to complete my C25K and run my first 5K...YOU ROCK GIRL!
  • TheCats_Meow
    TheCats_Meow Posts: 438 Member
    Great job!!!!

    I'm pretty sure I cried a bit when I finished C25K back in January.

    I know for a fact I cried last night when I tried to run for 1 minute intervals! :laugh: Obviously, I dropped off the running train!
  • TaylorsGranddad
    TaylorsGranddad Posts: 453 Member
    I just did my final session of C25K! I cannot believe I am able to run 30 mins straight! 10 weeks ago I couldn't run for 30 seconds without feeling like I would pass out. So awesome how our bodies respond when we push them.

    I also hit the 1/3 mark for my weight loss journey this week.

    I'm a happy girl :-)


    quite simply inspirational

    I'm on week 2 again, having had to stop on week 3 due to illness.

    WTG
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    GOOD JOB!!! Have you signed up for a race? I'm doing my first one this weekend, even though I have another week on C25K to finish.
  • candicejn
    candicejn Posts: 458 Member
    I haven't signed up for a race yet, I'm not quite ready for public running (I use a treadmill in my basement). I am working on speed next, keeping it at 30 min runs. I'm hopeful it will help me keep my weight loss moving, and I'll be "race ready" in another 6 months or so :wink:
  • stacymama5
    stacymama5 Posts: 391 Member
    I am so proud for you!!! I have started and stopped so many times. I have many excuses (like my running partner son overdid it and couldn't walk for a week) but I need to JUST DO IT!!
  • jennyb612
    jennyb612 Posts: 83
    YAY YOU!!! Thanks for the inspiration! I am starting tomorrow and feel so EXCITED/NERVOUS!
  • chipschipstl
    chipschipstl Posts: 20
    Awesome! Thanks for the inspiration! How do you feel?

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