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Lorraine M.
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Newbie & starting C25K tomorrow

posted 4 months ago | Report

Starting tomorrow and really want to do this! Have downloaded app and hitting the gym full of hope & determination.

I tried last year and just didn't gain enough confidence to actually run. However I did end up entering the Belfast Marathon as part of a relay team (doing the shortest leg). Couldn't believe I completed my part, even though I speed walked most of it.

This year I want to run my part!

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  • Allison
    Allison Sendmail

    Welcome! I used the C25K to start running and loved it. I think the key is to ease into everything, which the plan already helps you do, but also don't be afraid to repeat a week if you need to. I think in the end I turned the 9-week plan into something like a 12-week plan because I repeated so many weeks. Good luck!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Michael G.
    Michael G. Sendmail

    Welcome! FR sent :) Anyone feel free to add me as well!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Liz F.
    Liz F. Sendmail

    I just started doing C25K on Saturday, I'm going out again tomorrow! I've tried so many times but I'm hoping the community here will help! Feel free to add me and we can help each other!
    Liz

    posted 4 months ago

  • Lori M.
    Lori M. Sendmail

    Welcome! C25K is a great way to get started. It is hard at first but it gets easier. Just focus on one day/week at a time and before you know it running will be be enjoyable.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Louise H.
    Louise H. Sendmail

    Hi, I'm on week 5 :-) FR sent

    posted 4 months ago

  • Jan
    Jan Sendmail

    Good for you!!! I started with a run/walk program as well and it changed my life!!! You'll own it this time! FR sent

    posted 4 months ago

  • Geof W.
    Geof W. Sendmail

    Good for you for getting out there and doing it. I had to start it a second time before I actually finished the program, I found that signing up for an actual race kept me motivated. It was probably around week 5 that I started running through the end of the workouts, stopping because I was done instead of because I needed to.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Alan E.
    Alan E. Sendmail

    Hi Lorraine. I just completed C25K a few weeks ago. I'll admit that it did that me a bit longer than 9 weeks though. FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Brandi U.
    Brandi U. Sendmail

    After quite a few unsuccessful starts to running over the years (my big excuse was that I wasn't built to run - too curvy, too bouncy), I used C25K last spring, and it was finally what I needed to really get into it. I signed up for a 5K race as extra motivation to stick to the program, and it worked. I fully expected to just run that race and never run again, but it was so much fun, that I've kept it up and am setting my sights on a 10K this summer!

    I've sent you a friend request - I wish you luck with all this - it's intimidating to start, but you'll be amazed at what you can do! Just follow the program as close as you can, and remember there is NO shame in repeating a week here or there if you need to! Listen to your body, it knows what it can take!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Lorraine M.
    Lorraine M. Sendmail

    Thanks everyone.

    I'm taking part in the relay race (5k leg) of the Belfast Marathon on 7th May this year, so I have something to aim for! I did it last year; walking more than running. This year I want to run the full distance.

    It's really encouraging to hear that a lot of people have found success with C25K, so I know I've made the right choice. W1D3 here I come .....

    posted 4 months ago

  • Runningcorgi
    Runningcorgi Sendmail

    Yes, you will run your part this year! Good luck on your training. FR sent!

    posted 4 months ago

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