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Deepa R.
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From Couch To 5K Newbie

posted about 1 year ago | Report

Hey y'all,

I was inspired to run by a coworker and being completely petrified of the prospect of running, decided to try From Couch To 5K.

My first race is on August 4th, 2012 and I am determined to finish it and to make running an important part of my life. Since my coworker introduced me to this site, I love the inspiration folks provide for each other and am looking for DM friends for inspiration!

thanks,
Deepa

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  • Adam R.
    Adam R. Sendmail

    Your friend definitely sent you to the right place. Good luck with the training! FR onthe way

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Jenn
    Jenn Sendmail

    You got this!! I did C25K to get started and it worked like a charm! Stick with it, you can do it!

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Deepa R.
    Deepa R. Sendmail

    Thanks Jenn! It's weird, I never liked running, but the inspiration and the sheer fun of it really makes me feel like I can do it!!! :)

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Deepa R.
    Deepa R. Sendmail

    And to think there was a time when I was afraid of runners. You guys are just the sweetest :)

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Hallie H.
    Hallie H. Sendmail

    Congrats on picking a great sport ... You will be addicted before you know it! Fr request sent!

    posted about 1 year ago

  • GavinPRO
    Gavin Sendmail

    Deepa hello FR sent

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Tom
    Tom Sendmail

    C25K is a great program- I'm a graduate and know it works!
    Best of luck and you are in the right place for lots of encouragement and advice!
    FR on the way!

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Stephanie W J.
    Stephanie W J. Sendmail

    You may have noticed that I also got started from work. I did a modified Couch to 5K with friends at work. I have just kept going. My co-worker also recommended this site.

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Felipe M.
    Felipe M. Sendmail

    is this "couch to 5k" a plan/program?

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Tracy S.
    Tracy S. Sendmail
    in reply to what Felipe M. said:is this "couch to 5k" a plan/program?

    It is :)

    http://www.c25k.com/

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Felipe M.
    Felipe M. Sendmail
    in reply to what Tracy S. said:It is :) http://www.c25k.com/

    Oh cool.

    I use Runmeter for iPhone, doing the 5k plan. I am not sure how the 5k plan from Runmeter compare to this c25k plan ...

    I am just a guy looking for to lose a bit of weight and get fit ...

    29y
    ~1,72m
    ~75-80kg

    Im starting my second week now, its been hard, but its getting better now, easier to do this 5k plan (run+walk) for about 30min ...
    And bfre that i was doing nothing for my fitness, so yea i just got out of the couch (2 weeks ago) ...

    posted about 1 year ago | edited about 1 year ago

  • Millie D.
    Millie D. Sendmail

    congratulations on picking up the sport. its awesome and you will become even more awesome!

    posted about 1 year ago | edited about 1 year ago

  • Meagan T.
    Meagan T. Sendmail

    I too am a newbie, i completed my first 5k in 58 min. My goal was an hour so im glad that i beat that. Once you get one down its like an addiction to go do another one. If you start loosing your motivation put some post it notes up (on bathroom mirror) to remind you why you should keep pushing forward. It definitely helps.

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Yevette
    Yevette Sendmail

    Hi! Just completed the c25k and new to this site as well. Good luck on your run!

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Philip C.
    Philip C. Sendmail

    you can do it. My 5K was Saturday. Its not easy but what is??

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Matthew
    Matthew Sendmail

    Good luck! I did a couch to 5K with my wife and 9yr old daughter! FR sent.

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Viv C.
    Viv C. Sendmail

    Hi there! I am a newbie and just joined DM an hour ago...

    Am doing week 3 and would love to do my first 5K in mid July for charity.

    Love to get DM & C25K pals for inspiration & encouragement! Have sent you a friend request. :)

    posted about 1 year ago

  • Deirdre P.
    Deirdre P. Sendmail

    You can do it!!! I am on workout 4. Tough, but worth it!!! :) I love the feeling of knocking one workout off of the list!! :)

    posted about 1 year ago

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