NoExcuses

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UPDATE!!! My run was 3.29 miles in 24:52 for an average pace of 7:33/mile. I might just start considering myself a runner....

Sign up for a 5K.... check Show up for the 5K... check Run the 5K... check (sort of) Finish the run... check Finish in the top 3!?!?.... CHECK! A little disappointed. Due to construction, the route was only about 2 miles. Earned myself a bronze though. While I don't really consider this a true 5K, it was the first time I ran in any sort of race since elementary school. I have already signed-up for another run, my 'first' 5K, on May 16th. My target time will be 23:30. To think... I started this C25K program the last week of February and could BARELY finish the first week... just sayin'...

Hi Chrissy. I time my breathing with my steps. I start my breathing on a 4 count. Inhale for 4 steps (deep breathing), exhale for 4 steps. A few minutes in I go to 3 steps in, 3 steps out. I usually settle in around 3 in, 2 out; but go to 2 x 2 if/when needed. But whenever possible, I move back up to 3x3 or 4x4. Everyone is different, so I hope you find what works best for you. The best advice I have is to make sure you are taking deep breathes, from the stomach not the chest. Happy running!

It might just be semantics but, personally, I don't think it gets any easier. I just get better at it. After barely completing the first day, I couldn't imagine doing it again much less what the future weeks had in store. But, lo and behold, the next time I ran I was able to push just a little bit harder, go a little bit faster and run just a little bit longer. It's those incremental improvements that add up to the completion of the first week and then the completion of the program. Stick with it.

You got this djplong. Stick with it no matter how many tries it takes. It is absolutely worth it.The rewarding feeling at the end of the program is second to none and is something no one can ever take from you.

Who's got two thumbs and is a graduate of C25K? ::this guy:: Through my struggle with this adventure I continually researched methods to get through the pain and keep on running. What have I learned? I learned that Nike has the right idea and I seriously never knew what it meant until now. All you have to do is "Just Do It". No really. Excuses suck. Lace up your shoes, turn on some motivating tunes and go. And don't stop until you're done. You're a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for. Don't scoff at what I'm saying. I've been where you are and it sucks. The only person that can make you better is you. No one ran for me. I accomplished this on my own and it feels great. My first 5k is on May 2nd. My ultimate goal is a sub-25 minute time. Just throwing it out there for the sake of accountability. Just. Do. It.

I'm awesome... I accepted a long time ago that I would never run a 10 minute mile, or a 9 minute mile for that matter. I am a 30 year old male who was not in very good shape. Week 1 really did a number on me. But here I am. Sitting here typing with sweaty hands because I just FINISHED WEEK 7!!! On three separate occasions this week, I ran for 25 minutes straight at an 8-minute pace. I'm simply blown away that a transformation like this is even possible or that I even had it in me. I can't wait to finish the last week of the C25K app and run my first 5k in May. Good work ZenLabs. Thanks for putting together a running app that I enjoy using.