SerenityMcC Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I started C25K on 5/28/15 and today finally ran the dreaded 20 minutes! It wasn't fast, but I didn't stop. I have been dreading this day for weeks now and delaying it for a dozen different reasons, but I am so glad I did it. This was my first attempt, too! Last year, at age 40, I weighed 253 lbs and hadn't exercised in at least 20 years. I quit smoking 10 years ago in May and started making conscious food choices last August (I now have a 200+ day streak on MyFitnessPal). This year at 41, I am down 73 lbs and running (or slow jogging anyway). If I can do it, so can you! Next 4th of July, I'm going to run a 10k with my dad, and I intend to place well! jwr26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Congrats!!!! Thank you for your amazing story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Soldier Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Brilliant thanks for sharing I'm 2 days away from the same 20min run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Way to go! Great job and inspirational story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermes Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Well done!! I took care of that stage yesterday and I dreaded it too. Mine was slow too, but just going for 20 minutes is big. Amazing what you achieved! You must feel great shedding over 70 lbs. Looking forward to when you smack the 5k run out of the ballpark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 This is incredible Serenity! Thanks for sharing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djplong Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I wonder how many times those wonderful words "If I can do it, so can you" have been written here... I know I wrote them as well... Keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Soldier Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I did wk5 day yesterday, nice and slow 4.5mph found it pleasant and really gave my confidence a boost, I can see why it there to give a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.hughes10 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I'm on week 7 day 3 to go and I'm 52! My legs are killing me but I'm hanging in there, you do same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 You ALL ARE DOING SO GOOD!! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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