The "I did it!" thread!

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10/3/09 7:01 P

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Today was my 2nd 5k. I ran the whole way and shaved 1;27 off my previous time. It was very hard (I'm 63 and just started running this year), but the temp was a perfect 59. I have felt so good about myself all day. Everyone should try this. I'm like a smoker, who just quit, and wants the whole world to quit too. My daughter ran with me and supported and encouraged me all the way.

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10/3/09 11:51 A

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Finished week 2 today, I feel awesome and no pain.

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10/3/09 4:58 A

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10/3 1am

I jogged for at least 5-7 mins. But at a slow pace. It was my first time to be able to jog that long, even at a slow pace. (10 seconds for a little faster pace) My breath was going. So, I slowed to a jog crawl. Just to catch my breath. Then once walked for 10 seconds because my pj pants where kinda falling. Lol I'm just kinda proud of myself.

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RAINTHIEF Posts: 3,843
10/2/09 4:52 P

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Wooo! C25K Week 1 done!

I decided, due to my shin splints, that I would like to repeat week 1 next week to build strength in my shins and legs before moving on. I feel great overall to move on but I want to be careful with my shins.

I'm still moving! Wooooo!

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10/2/09 4:48 P

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WooHoo!! WTG!! - For everyone that DID IT!! I finished W5D3 today myself!!

Make each & every day count!!
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10/1/09 7:23 A

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W2D2 done!!!

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10/1/09 1:34 A

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Day 2 of Week 1, C25K complete!

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9/30/09 12:43 P

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I ran 15 minutes non stop yesterday!! I've been following the C25K running program (Robert Ullrey Podcasts) and am on the Week 5 podcast. I didn't do day 1 of week 5, I skipped to day 2, and on my second run I sort of.... just kept running!
I did 15 minutes, walked 5, ran 8, walked 5, ran 10!! A total of 33 minutes of running!!! That's the most I've done in 10 years!!!
I CAN DO IT!!!

~~~~ Krista ~~~~

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MAMMI5 Posts: 50
9/29/09 10:19 A

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I DID IT!!! I ran my first 5K race this past weekend! I was so surprised that I finished. I came in just under 50 minutes which I am excited about! Training for it and actually running it are so different. When I saw I had finished 1 mile - I was like - OK I can do this. Then the 2 mile marker came up and I just couldn't believe it. When I crossed the finish line with my sister (who runs marathons!) I was elated! She was so supportive and very willing to slow her pace for me. What a great motivator. I plan to running another one soon!

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9/28/09 11:20 P

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I started! I've been running some for the last several weeks so I started at week 2 and it was a little easier than my usual routine, so next time, I may jump forward to week 3. Thanks for the motivating forum and keep it up, everyone!

If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes.
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9/28/09 10:46 P

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Got the first day of Week 1 of C25K out of the way!

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9/28/09 7:27 P

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W2D1 done! Wow can you ever tell the difference from week 1. I believe my shins started crying about 1/3 into it. Felt great though and I was able to keep it up!

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KARVY09 Posts: 7,437
9/28/09 9:25 A

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Ran my first 5K this weekend in about 42 minutes! Ran for about 3/4 of it, next time I'll run all of it!

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My success is measured in miles. Not calories, not pounds, not ounces, not inches, not numbers. It's measured by that feeling in my lungs as I push past what I thought was possible.

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ELFINSNOW Posts: 95
9/26/09 11:37 A

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W1D1- I did it!!

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9/26/09 7:43 A

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PENNY-JUNE Posts: 190
9/26/09 7:41 A

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I am up early this morning signed up for my first 5k this very day. I am only on W3 so I will walk run it but I will be there. Yea!

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SPIRITRUN Posts: 696
9/25/09 9:19 A

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I DID IT!!!!
I am officially a C25K Graduate!!!!
I completed the program this morning and it feels great. You guys can do it.

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9/24/09 9:10 A

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Completed W1D2 now, got new shoes and what a difference!!!

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9/22/09 5:30 P

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I completed w5D3 of the couch to 5k program. I actually jogged the whole 20 minutes without walking.
WhoooHOoo!!!

"Don't expect to be happy; change your expectations and be happy!"

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9/22/09 8:47 A

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Finished W1D1 again yesterday with hubby next to me.

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9/21/09 8:49 P

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Completed W2D1 this evening!

Kristy

“Think highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate.” - Unknown

God, please help me today to treat myself with love, respect, gentleness, kindness, and a forgiving attitude. Amen...

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9/21/09 8:35 P

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Week 1, Day 2:

Walk 3.5 mph for 3 minutes
Jog 5 mph for 1 minute
Walk 3.5 mph for 2 minutes
Jog 5 mph for 1 minute
Walk 3.5 mph for 2 minutes
Jog 5 mph for 1 minute
Walk 3.5 mph for 2 minutes
Jog 5 mph for 1 minute
Walk 3.5 mph for 2 minutes
Jog 5 mph for 1 minute
Walk 3.5 mph for 3 minutes
Jog 5 mph for 1 minute
Walk 3 mph for 10 minutes/cooldown

Debra :)

"Life is worth living... so I'm taking control to make the most of my life!"

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can." Unknown Author

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MIREBAH Posts: 226
9/21/09 3:53 P

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Last night I decided to forgo my scheduled c25k session in favor of running to music for a full 25mins and guess what, I DID IT!!! and I felt great afterwards.

yeah... I pretty much rock! lol... that sounds so arrogant, but I really try to make sure I'm giving myself the encouragement needed to continue my journey.

Lets watch the numbers fall together!
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POTRIDGE Posts: 5,317
9/21/09 2:15 P

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For some reason, I was able to run 2 miles in 30 minutes this morning. I know this is by far not even close to the pace I wanted to be going at this point but hey, it was a new high for me!

DIET IS A FOUR LETTER WORD!!!!

We are constantly creating our "karma" or destiny through our intentions, thoughts and deeds in this moment. It is achieved through countless deliberate acts of selflessness.

It's hard to be happy with others if we are not happy with ourselves.

Just keep on moving and you'll get there.

If you ever want to feel good about yourself, go out and help someone else!

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PENNY-JUNE Posts: 190
9/21/09 11:54 A

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W3-D1 Oh my gosh I thought I was going to die. I rely don't know how I made it, but I did. This is not for the old and out of shape with 50 extra lbs. But One more day behind me

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RUTHIEZ20 Posts: 202
9/20/09 7:58 P

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Started week 6 today. I had to wait an extra day as the last day I ran I tripped and fell and strained my left quad. I couldn't stand to go another day without working out (30 min of walking was killing me!), so I decided I'd just go slow and see how it felt. I definitely went slow, but the quad feels better than it has the past three days and I can't wait to attempt w6d2 on Tuesday! Congratulations to all those who completed 5Ks this weekend! I envy you!!!!!!

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SLYTHERCLAW55 Posts: 6,391
9/20/09 4:47 P

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I just did my first 5K today! I am only in week 4 of the program, so I participated as a walker/jogger, but it was SO COOL and I'm so proud of myself for finishing!!! I ran about a mile's worth and walked the rest. I don't have an official time (because they don't time the walkers) but the race clock said 42:15 when I crossed the finish line. I never would have imagined myself doing a 5K six months ago! I have already registered for my next race in November. I hope to run more of it...

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9/20/09 3:55 P

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Today I completed my first 5k in 31:33! The last mile was almost all uphill and that part wasn't fun, but WOOO HOOO!!

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9/20/09 12:04 A

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Did W1D3 workout today... so week one is complete!

Kristy

“Think highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate.” - Unknown

God, please help me today to treat myself with love, respect, gentleness, kindness, and a forgiving attitude. Amen...

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SISTERRAY Posts: 32
9/19/09 6:06 P

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Thanks KLMGSU07! :)
And well done mommyof2cuties! For me the first week was the hardest. Keep up the good work guys :)

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9/19/09 5:52 P

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Finished week 1......wooooohoooooooooo!!!

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9/18/09 10:53 P

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That's AWESOME sisterray!!!! Keep up the hard work!

Kristy

“Think highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate.” - Unknown

God, please help me today to treat myself with love, respect, gentleness, kindness, and a forgiving attitude. Amen...

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SISTERRAY Posts: 32
9/18/09 7:50 P

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Woohoo, i did W5D2 today and i felt absolutely great! No gasping for breath, no knee pains, even had plenty of energy left by the end.
Am now actually looking forward to the 'big one' (D3). Yeah baby! :D

"I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend, to the death, your right to say it." - Voltaire

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PENNY-JUNE Posts: 190
9/18/09 4:52 P

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I just completed W2D3 at 6 am in a strange town in a different state. Run/walking outside my motel in a strange area ---- I would not let unforeseen happening get me off course. It felt good. .Not the w/out its self but that I did it.

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9/18/09 1:33 P

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AWESOME!It's the only word I have to describe how I felt after running for 20 min. non stop. For me, today was easier than W5D2. I don't know why. I decided not to use the podcast today and just listen to a radio morning show on my mp3. Glad I did because it took my mind off of me thinking how much time was left. The first time I bothered to look at my watch I was half way through.
Hope everyone has a great day!

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9/17/09 2:11 P

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Just finished W1D2!!! A lot harder than the first one but I think it's because I took step classes yesterday and my legs were already dead. But I did it, I didn't give up and finished.

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9/16/09 11:16 P

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Wow, you guys in weeks 5, 8... any of them... YOU ROCK... AND INSPIRE ME!

I finished W1D2 today, but this is my second time around... well, the first time I got to week 3. This time I'll finish!

Kristy

“Think highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate.” - Unknown

God, please help me today to treat myself with love, respect, gentleness, kindness, and a forgiving attitude. Amen...

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RUTHIEZ20 Posts: 202
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W5D3 done!!!! I covered 1.9 miles in the 20 minute jog. Five weeks ago I could barely run for 60 seconds and now I'm going for 20 and running 10:32 miles! UNBELIEVABLE! Thank you C25K!!! Congratulations to all of you who just completed W1D1!!! You can do it! We're here for you!!

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THINUNDERMYCHUB Posts: 96
9/16/09 2:11 P

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W8D2 complete!! I am soooooo amazed since I thought I was going to pass out back in Week 3. C25K is the BEST program ever!!!!

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9/15/09 6:44 P

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I did W1D1 today and was able to finish it!!!!! YEY

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STHRNLDY1969 Posts: 5,248
9/15/09 6:01 P

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hi ladies..and gentlemen?? anyway hi everyone! thanks for the wonderful welcome to this team. wanted to let y'all know that i completed week 3 day 3 last night. will begin week 4 tomorrow night if all goes as planned. have a great week! debbie

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
II Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

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CUBS07 Posts: 612
9/15/09 4:13 P

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Last Saturday at 5:20 a.m. I finished the C25K! I got up early (start work at 7:00 a.m.) so I could do the last day. I had a high all weekend! And Monday I ran the 3 miles again. I really want to keep this up. Thanks for all the support you all have given me. Reading blogs and checking in has been a great source of reference for me. Thank you!:)

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MAMMI5 Posts: 50
9/15/09 10:23 A

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W2D1 yesterday and I ran 2.25 miles in 35 minutes! It felt great. I had trained some before this and had hurt my knee so I was taking it slow. I followed this plan and I was surprised I had gone that far! It was like I had picked up where I left off 3 weeks ago. Running outside is soooo much better than a treadmill. At least for me.

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9/15/09 12:06 A

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W1D1 down!

Kristy

“Think highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate.” - Unknown

God, please help me today to treat myself with love, respect, gentleness, kindness, and a forgiving attitude. Amen...

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PENNY-JUNE Posts: 190
9/14/09 5:15 P

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Well I hit the road at 6am this morning 2w-1wo. I rely thought i would not get to the 2w. I was afraid I would be dead. Today was not as bad as last week can there be a bit of hope that I might make it? I'll ck in next wk. Thanks for the support Penny June

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4EVERADONEGIRL Posts: 5,651
9/14/09 2:27 P

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You are all doing AWESOME!!!!

***Kristen***

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I completed my first 5K on week 5, day 2, and finished in 36:30!

First 5K - Run for the Troops - 9/12/2009 - completed in 36:30

AIDS Run Philly 5K -10/18/2009 - completed in 33:35

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HEIDIB1216 Posts: 44
9/14/09 9:04 A

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I did my first workout today! (W1D1)...I'm really happy with myself :)

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9/13/09 3:56 P

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Congrats to everyone and all the progress they've made/are making. YOU ROCK!

Kristy

“Think highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate.” - Unknown

God, please help me today to treat myself with love, respect, gentleness, kindness, and a forgiving attitude. Amen...

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Completed workout 2 in week one Hurray!!! and still no shin splints! Hurray Hurray!! I even enjoyed it!

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