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Right On Applerose!

Kelly, that is HILARIOUS! I shared my #1 and #2 experience in another post here ... some of the posts made me giggle I Applerose ... I concur <3

I can't wait to hear about the changes I know you (and your friend) will feel and experience! Welcome to the ZenLabs forums Jessie! Early congrats on starting on Monday!!! CHEERS!

LOL I literally put two Kleenex in my pockets before running out the door.

Congratulations Trish! I've read a few of your posts - always uplifting! You will be (ARE) an excellent moderator!! A powerful-goosebumby-testimony! You experienced challenge, proved yourself wrong, celebrated your success AND kept at it long afterwards and now are here to share the gift of your experience with each of us! Each day I come here and read, I am that much more inspired and motivated to experience the same successes. I'll do this. Correction: I AM doing this! I am literally riding on the shoulders of greatness! Congrats on the "lightest and healthiest" you have ever been!!! CHEERS!!

Hahaha Azatol ... made me laugh!!! Yay!!

Hi Applerose! Welcome welcome!!! Congrats on your first run!

Right on Azatol!!!!

Tee, nothing sad about your run/walk today. You got out there! Right on!!! That is success and cause to celebrate! My first day I was not able to run all parts. No biggy, I walked them instead. It's different for each of us - adjust as needed and be patient with your progress - be it slow or fast. Love your "I will do it!" attitude!! Cheers!

I cannot seem to find the myfitnesspal app. I see counters, yet I'm not interested in counting calories. Was it a different app that others were talking about in regards to connecting with other C25K participants?

Awesome!!!

Definitely an invigorating start to the new year-awesome energy! Hi Kez and Happy New Year!! Congrats on picking up where you left off w/o a hitch! I am looking forward to being as far ahead as you are ... soon!! CHEERS!!

Hi Sinx! I do not have Asthma, yet I did find this informative, perhaps helpful for you: Asthma-Run With It! She, (the author) mentions some helpful tips in regards to cold weather. Also, check this out for inspiration: Paula Radcliffe has run in the Olympics for Great Britain four times in spite of suffering from Asthma. There are many other articles in regards to what she uses and when. I googled: Asthma and running and had fun perusing different blogs. You can do it ... even if it means starting slowly. I'm looking forward to hearing what you choose to do! CHEERS!

Tee, I love your decision to begin and continue even if you are running alone! Awesome-sauciness! Looking forward to hearing how your run/walks go! Cheers!

OH MY GOSH - goosebumbs!!! Right on Deb!!!! I can imagine how great you felt having gotten up and out the door! Congrats! You can do it and it sounds like you have a FAB SUPPORT team to boot! Keep us posted and I hope you check out the Accountability 2015 forums - great motivation to be found!

What a blessing Blonde!! Wishing you and your sweety many, many successful days getting back into shape! One step ... that's all it takes! Cheers!!

Crash, you are in the right place and space! This is a GREAT place to share; to encourage and be encouraged! Congratulations on beginning again!! Momo, RIGHT ON! Challenging yourself, adjusting and re-adjusting to suit your personal needs and goals! Congratulations on completing and setting another goal .. 10K! Hope you two keep posting your progress in Accountability 2015 - a great way to share your progress - like a diary of sorts! CHEERS!

I wanted to like Tim's post, yet could not. Golden words of encouragement up above AdorableBlackcat! Welcome to Zenlabs! Once you get started, I am so curious and eager to hear how you continue to progress! Check out the Accountability 2015 forum to keep us posted! As Rumi shared: "Don't hide your heart but reveal it, so that mine might be revealed, and I might accept what I am capable of." Likewise, so that I might encourage you to see and believe in what you are capable of! CHEERS!

How exciting HealthyLife!!! So close to the big day! Your energy and excitement is contagious! Your desire to run even faster, and personal choice to pace yourself means you are listening to your body and paying attention. Right ON! I bet you'll nail that 5K and I can't wait to hear about it!

That's awesome Crash!!!! I love how you adjusted to suit your personal needs/goals!!!

Right On(!!) RunFromClowns and Kelly!! Can't wait to catch up to you two! Chris, way to go!! And yes, it is cold!!!! I'm freezin' my tush (hopefully right off lol) right along with you! With you heart and soul and can't wait to hear more from each of you!!

I enjoy reading how patient you are with your injury Tim. You'll get out there again and probably sooner than later since you are gently caring for your injury vs. ignoring. Hang in there! A walk and bike ride is still impressive!! Afterall, it IS the opposite of sedentary! Grats x 100!

LOVE IT!! All of it!! "I am as real of a person as you are, and I love that everyone helps each other on here too. Cheering each other on." ~ KellyAnn It's so empowering isn't it!! I love your energy - I can sense the sincerity behind your posts, KellyAnn, and it uplifts and inspires me to follow suit! Cheers!! With you from afar, yet so near in heart!! Oh yeah ... FB ...another way to connect! I'll look you up! Ps. I like your signature too!

Great question Darmtech! I can't wait to get to week 7 - congratulations on your progress!! You have successfully used C25k effectively, that is, you are out there running again, which is exactly what Josh Clark (a non runner to begin with) created Couch-to-5K for ... a starting point and ONLY a guideline. That said, if it is too slow ... absolutely adjust it so that it meets YOUR personal needs and goals. Here are two articles I had fun reading: How the Couch to 5k Running Plan Works No Pain, No Pain: The "couch to 5K" and Humane Design by Josh Clark Congratulations on completing a Marathon and 2 halfs! One of the most inspirational experiences, for me, was to be a part of my former husbands marathon run - simply being there and seeing him cross that finish line was life-affirming/changing! My hopes are to run a marathon eventually. I am certain I'll keep using these programs and will adjust as is needed. Can't wait to hear how you continue to do! Welcome to Zenlabs Fitness! Are you shooting for another marathon? CHEERS!