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i have finally gone and did it. Completed W1D1 of C25K. I am 46 years old and weigh near 300 lbs & I have come to the conclusion that I have a very hard time dieting and I really like beer, so I decided I need to put in a check system to keep me honest. I have signed up for my first 5k at the end of October (Halloween) and the long term plan is to run a 5k at least once a month from there forward. Pleased to meet "all of y'all" here and look forward to talking with you. Cheers, MightyFez

Not sure if I should keep doing this or not. I'm 54 and new to running. This has been challenging but doable, but now in week 3 I am having knee pain. Yesterday with every step (of running) it hurt, so I didn't complete the workout. I have never had knee problems before and I'm not sure I want to invite them at age 54. But I also don't know if maybe it will work itself out. Should I keep running through the pain or is that a sign something is wrong? I am trying to stretch really well before and after. Any advice?

Hi, I'm overweight, not really used to jogging or running. My week 1 day 1 didn't go well today, lost my breath, felt weakness & cold, thought I would faint. I paused the app @9min timer (which includes 5min warmup). Do I need to walk and build my stamina first or can I directly start day 1 of week 1? Any suggestions on how to improve myself? Thank you.

Hi there I just found this app today I think I might want to try it because I've never liked running before and I think if I try it this way I just might. So this is me saying hello haha.

Hi there! Im new to running and just discover this app. just done my first week day 1. im glad i manage to finish it! I been feeling like my life is a mess right now.and i hope by doing this i can challenge myself and improve myself in life too. And so i hope i will manage to run 5k soon!

Hi everyone! I decided to start this program because I want to get back into great shape. I used to dance 6 hours a day but I was injured and had to quit ballet. College got in the way and I haven't danced in two years, I've tried to keep up with some physical activity by doing yoga and running but I've never really stuck to anything, I think this schedule will help me be held accountable for running while building up my endurance and strength so I can go back to dance. Ive heard great things about the couch to 5k schedule and I'm really excited to get started tomorrow! I wish you all good luck in your prospective journeys and I hope everyone's having a lovely day!!

Yes. Definitely doing other workouts challenges your body, etc.... Keeps your body guessing and therefore more toning amd weightloss. Love love the other apps too. I was so sore the other day doing them. Love it. Happy running amd good luck.

Hi there. While i admire you all wanting to encourage each other in a seperate app, you are welcome as some of us are on MYfitnesspal Our forums are wonderful for keeping track of each other. We strongly discourage giving each other your phone numbers. You dont know these people. It is up to you. Our forums are great support amd encouraging to each other. We have amazing forums amd topics where you can share your journey. Be careful where you share your information and to whom. Kelly, Staff Moderator.

Tonight was my wk1, day1. I couldn't only do half of the workout, but I'm glad I accomplished at least that for now. I didn't mark my day 1 as complete, obviously, but I REALLY need & want to do this! Much love to all my fellow newbies!

Hey there, Cngrats on week 7. You got this. Great job by the way. You will be surprised at how you can go faster in a crowd of people. You do what makes you feel right! Good luck amd keep us posted.

Hi Josh!!! I'm currently on wk8, but I very vividly remember that wtf moment in wk5!!! I felt like the plan was playing a dirty trick on me! But during those runs (and all of them since) I kept telling myself that a lot of research went into this program so I must be able to do it... After all IT'S SCIENCE!!!! Just keep repeating those two words over and over when you feel like you can't make it!! Hope that helps

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