NoExcuses Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Congrats NoExcuses! Its so great when people realize how amazing they really are, mind body and spirit. All three of things play a huge part in becoming a runner. Now you know how strong you are. Keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoExcuses Posted April 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 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. MamaCDay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Congrats again!! Great post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mukul Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Awesome job brother. I'm also about to finish my 5k on April 27! You are right it is action which matter and only we can do it. Congrats on your inspiring achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Woohoo, Amazing. I love your enthusiasm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoExcuses Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 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'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Detonation Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Wowza! That's amazing, go you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 This is incredible. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoExcuses Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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