Just ran my first 5k. 40:14.3. On 1/1/19 I weighed 346 and could not walk 1/2 mile. I now weigh 254 and ran a 5k!1wk ⋅ tweetiesweet ⋅ r/C25K
My dad died from complications with Chemo yesterday and my heart is broken. But he also insisted on finishing what you started, so today I did the final run and became a graduate of C25K— and he (or pollution) rewarded me with a sunset on my final stretch 💪💕4yr ⋅ Kickerkim ⋅ r/C25K
I started C25K in April 2020. Today I ran the Chicago Marathon, my first marathon. I was not fast, but I finished!!2yr ⋅ raerae431 ⋅ r/C25K
W1D3. Exactly two weeks since my last chemo treatment and I’m feeling awesome!!1yr ⋅ Superb_Sky_2429 ⋅ r/C25K
W1D1—leaving cancer and treatment behind me and starting C25K over. And I’ve never been so thankful to RUN! Thanks for all the support in this community1yr ⋅ Superb_Sky_2429 ⋅ r/C25K
W1d1, broke up with girlfriend of 4 years after countless comments about weight. I just have to believe I can change my life.1yr ⋅ Front_Competition160 ⋅ r/C25K
Just ran my first 5k. 40:14.3. On 1/1/19 I weighed 346 and could not walk 1/2 mile. I now weigh 254 and ran a 5k!4yr ⋅ otr_trucker ⋅ r/C25K
Hello C25K! I began C25K in April 2020, and I just finished my 2nd marathon! Keep going even if it's at a snail's pace!1yr ⋅ raerae431 ⋅ r/C25K
I saw some of you were missing my smiling face. Have a great Wednesday everyone!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
2 years since doing C25K and I still absolutely love running, please keep it up everyone!!!1yr ⋅ soft_distortion ⋅ r/C25K
I graduated! I am amazed that in 9 weeks I have gone from struggling to run for 60 seconds to running for 30 minutes!!! Who knew? Whatever your level, believe in yourself because you *can* do this!! I'm a runner 😁😁😁3yr ⋅ KobayashiMaru_ ⋅ r/C25K
I did it! I ran 30 mins straight! I’m so elated! Didn’t quite make 5k (ran 2.49 miles) but that is something I will work on. I’m just happy!4yr ⋅ crochetinglibrarian ⋅ r/C25K
I ran my first 5K race! 5 months ago I started C25K--very proud of my progress. Thank you /r/C25K !!!2yr ⋅ soft_distortion ⋅ r/C25K
Look who ran 2 miles this morning!! Week8Day3 34 mins and 2 mi - Done! My plan is to increase by a quarter mile each week until I get the 5k behind me. Thank you all so much for the continued encouragement. It means the world.4yr ⋅ beattgirrl ⋅ r/C25K
I’m still here, and still running! I’ve signed up for an official 5k a week from tomorrow and I can’t wait!2yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
A month ago I posted about running my first ever 5k. Yesterday I complete my first 10k and was absolutely bursting with pride.3yr ⋅ --Bamboo ⋅ r/C25K
It took me the better part of the Year but I finally ran a 5k in an official race. Thank you C25K.. Next stop 10K, 21K and hopefully Full Marathon1yr ⋅ willcorrectu ⋅ r/C25K
When you quit caring what other people think about you, then you will see change..7yr ⋅ Olderbird1967 ⋅ r/C25K
I cannot believe I just ran a 5K... this one goes out to my fellow slow runners!!1yr ⋅ 11minuteslate ⋅ r/C25K
Dear Diary. I did it. And it's all because of the r/C25K community. Love them.2yr ⋅ married_to_awesome ⋅ r/C25K
Day 1 please delete if not allowed. I’m over 400lbs and running isn’t an option but I speed walked for 35min today3yr ⋅ thedudesews ⋅ r/C25K
I’m making an attempt to get thru the C25K program, modifying a bit and probably going to repeat week one more than once but I’m determined to at least be consistent. Last night I drug myself to the gym only to realize I forgot to pack a shirt....I made myself stay and put the work in.4yr ⋅ kleydig ⋅ r/C25K
After dropping out of C25K five times over the years, I did none2run over the summer. I just ran my first real 5k in 30:58! Go slow and don't be afraid to repeat weeks!1yr ⋅ Curious-Frosting8003 ⋅ r/C25K
Finished 5k thrice this week after graduating last week. It’s been an amazing journey. If a weak minded overweight 37yr old can do it, you can do it. I got my inspiration from folks on this group. Just passing it along. Cheers my friends.4yr ⋅ maswa83 ⋅ r/C25K
5K Finally finished wk 8 in march. Today I just ran until 5k. 74yo and feeling good3yr ⋅ LincolnElizalde ⋅ r/C25K
I'm 51 years old and I just ran 5K for the first time in my life. You, whoever you are. You've got this.3yr ⋅ proscriptus ⋅ r/C25K
45 yo, ex-problem drinker, ex-smoker. 5'10” - 3 years ago I weighed 225 lbs and only ran to the liquor store to get more booze and cigarettes. Today I ran 5.2k in 32 mins.3yr ⋅ FreeTuckerCase ⋅ r/C25K
W5D3 = DONE! I can't believe I ran for 20min straight! A month ago I couldn't run for 60sec. A post-run Happy Meal to celebrate 🥳3yr ⋅ soft_distortion ⋅ r/C25K
I did it! I GRADUATED!!!! Two months ago I couldn’t run even 90 seconds without stopping. Today I did thirty whole minutes and I’ve never felt better! I couldn’t have accomplished this without this community! 😁🏃♀️👩🏼🎓🎓3yr ⋅ NotEyesButMind ⋅ r/C25K
My wife is not on reddit but she just obliterated W8. She was struggling to run 1 min continuously a couple of months ago!1yr ⋅ kushsolitary ⋅ r/C25K
I’m 100+ lbs overweight, my jogging is currently mostly a fast walk, but I did it! W1D1 done.2yr ⋅ beautiful_chaoss ⋅ r/C25K
C25K Graduate here, just ran my first half marathon (13.1 miles)! Now getting ready to train for the Chicago Marathon in the fall!3yr ⋅ raerae431 ⋅ r/C25K
You know you've become a runner when you get excited about new running gear for Christmas. Hope everyone had a safe and happy holidays!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
A terrible, terrible picutre. But here it friends. I FUCKING DID IT! W8D3 done. Graduated. Finished. Complete. YAY! Some stats and words in the comments!2yr ⋅ married_to_awesome ⋅ r/C25K
Ran 5k in a little less than 29 minutes. i barely ever made it in less than 32 mins so I'm hella happy 🥲1yr ⋅ filipscary ⋅ r/C25K
A year ago I did C25K. Since then I've had periods of chain smoking, a lot of binge drinking, gained 10kg, got covid. Quit the drinking, and the smoking. I'm starting again. W1D1 - done.2yr ⋅ ArcticFoxes101 ⋅ r/C25K
Finally hit my 36 min 5k goal!! Well, just about :) 36:04!! Very much to my surprise after barely running through October!! Don’t let rough weeks/months get you down!2yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
My first 5k done. It was Halloween themed so I wore my little cat mask. My chip time was 40:45 Gun time 40:53. There was times when I wasn’t sure I could keep on going but I got to run by the beach. And the sight of the waves helped me keep going.1yr ⋅ dianaprince19 ⋅ r/C25K
W1D1 Decided to just start over completely. And you know what, I'm ok with that. Have a great day everyone!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
I may not be seeing much movement on the scale, but in the last 6 weeks that I’ve been doing C25K I am at least noticing some changes! Today was W2D3 😎4yr ⋅ kleydig ⋅ r/C25K
Whhhhaaaattt??!!!! I ran for 20 minutes??!! W5D3. Im running my first official 5k tomorrow morning. Please wish me luck. I am proud of what I’ve accomplished so far2yr ⋅ Superb_Sky_2429 ⋅ r/C25K
Treadmill wasn't cooperating so I had to step outside for the first time in the program. Didn't quite get through W6D1 but had a good time!4yr ⋅ Chupacabra_Sandwich ⋅ r/C25K
It took me almost an hour, but I jogged an entire 5K today!! Not gonna lie, intrinsic motivation is great, but it’s super nice to get a medal too 😂3yr ⋅ NotEyesButMind ⋅ r/C25K
Week 1 ✅ I’ve always wanted to be someone who runs, but I’ve never had the stamina to run for more than a minute at a time. Posting here to hold myself accountable. I might have bribed myself into it with a new workout set and running shoes, but hey, it’s working so far!✨1yr ⋅ platinumtulip ⋅ r/C25K
I didn’t think my face had changed that much since I started running so I put all my post-run pics together 😱 (08/14/2020-today)3yr ⋅ spickardy ⋅ r/C25K
I am 4.5 months clean from heroin and just graduated C25k! I’m so stoked haha5yr ⋅ Xtinaontinder ⋅ r/C25K
I’m back! 20lbs lost since last attempt in February—feeling great after an early morning W1D1!2yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
Do a 5K they said. You'll love the photos they take during the race! Thanks, r/C25k. This horrendous photo will motivate me forever.5yr ⋅ Olympus017 ⋅ r/C25K
W3D2! I regressed a full 4 weeks due to illness but whatever. Back at it!3yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
In October I had to get off the subway to sit for a minute because I couldn’t stand for thirty minutes without resting. 47 pounds later, I ran for thirty minutes without stopping. I’m so freaking proud.4yr ⋅ ilizibith1 ⋅ r/C25K
W4D1 The 5 minute runs were tough, but I got it done. Have a great day everyone!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
C25K GRADUATE!!!!! Thank you for your support along the way! Such lovely people!3yr ⋅ Levels2ThisBruh ⋅ r/C25K
GUYS I DID IT!!! First 5k of my life. Thank you for the support along the way!3yr ⋅ HarmoniumSong ⋅ r/C25K
My husband restarted the first day many times, and here he is after finishing his first week today. Can we give him some love and support for the next week?4yr ⋅ Wanderingthrough14 ⋅ r/C25K
Today is my birthday. It's also been a year since I started running. Thank you C25k! You changed my life!7yr ⋅ dudusan ⋅ r/C25K
W3D1 - face of a woman who just finished jogging for three full minutes!!! This was unthinkable just two weeks ago.3yr ⋅ NotEyesButMind ⋅ r/C25K
I RAN FOR 31 MINUTES STRAIGHT!! Didn't quite make it to a 5K but I'm a proud 🐌3yr ⋅ salafrogian ⋅ r/C25K
My brother died last Monday. I took 6 days off and then started and completed week 5. Never though I’d run 20 minutes. Don’t stop for anything, just keep moving.4yr ⋅ JustWantToBeSlug ⋅ r/C25K
W4D1 complete! Sixteen minutes is a lot more than nine. For the first time, spent more time at a jog than walking.6yr ⋅ nobodez ⋅ r/C25K
Started C25K about 10 years ago, obese, smoker, fucked knees, barely able to jog 30 seconds straight. Today I just did my first sub 50 minute 10km. Stick with it, you're capable of so much more than you know.3yr ⋅ Mish106 ⋅ r/C25K
W1D1 complete! Seems ninth time was the charm! Couldn’t have kept going without the love from everyone here on r/C25K6yr ⋅ nobodez ⋅ r/C25K
W5D2 complete! Detractors or not, I'm not doing this for y'all, I'm doing this for me.6yr ⋅ nobodez ⋅ r/C25K
29:45! Probably the brightest tomato I’ve ever rocked but finally got a sub 30! That took everything I had and it’s taken me nearly 14 months to get here but I am chuffed!3yr ⋅ bakingbarratt ⋅ r/C25K
Week X, Day Z.... Where my people at today? Feel sad? Depressed? In a dark place? I smile for YOU today, especially!2yr ⋅ married_to_awesome ⋅ r/C25K
I started C25K on October 30th. Today, only 33 days into the course, I ran the full 5km in less than 31 minutes, no stopping. I am absolutely over the fucking moon. I FINISHED over a month early.3yr ⋅ --Bamboo ⋅ r/C25K
After repeating W3 three weeks straight, I’ve started W4! Had to make some modifications to finish but, I still finished!3yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
W8D1 Start of the final week. 28 minutes straight is pretty rough, but we got it done. Have a great day everyone!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
W2D1 Been struggling with my mental health the last few weeks. I need to get back to being more committed with running again. Have a great day everyone!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
W5 D3 done!!!!! I am amazed I ran for 20 minutes.....this programme really does work!!4yr ⋅ KobayashiMaru_ ⋅ r/C25K
I couldn’t run for more than half a mile. So instead I worked on pace and managed to average a faster time than when I ran for 52 minutes straight!4yr ⋅ Saegloparnir ⋅ r/C25K
After nearly three years of long covid, I’m starting c25k again. 2nd run without relapsing. Wish me luck!1yr ⋅ chubbagrubb ⋅ r/C25K
C210k W11D1: Lesson learned, don't underestimate the power of new (proper) running shoes.2yr ⋅ inevitably317537 ⋅ r/C25K
Holy crap I did it! tonight was graduation run! I'm gonna keep at 3xwk until it's easy and I'm happy with my times, then moving on to the c210k.1yr ⋅ randomnessaplenty ⋅ r/C25K
W1D2. Just over 3km incl warm up and cool down walks. It was slow and difficult but I did it2yr ⋅ HargrimZA ⋅ r/C25K
I’m back! 6 weeks postpartum, finishing W1D1 at a comfortably slow and easy pace :)2yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
This was my 7th run stuck on W3, and... it was okay! Hard still, but felt different than the others and I felt good. I am confident I will finally progress to W4 this week! Keep on keeping on!3yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
Me and my mini me . We finished week 3. My son is enjoying the journey. I am enjoying that we are together, crushing goals . Have a wonderful day! X4yr ⋅ balmypalmtreez ⋅ r/C25K
W5D3x3. I DID IT! I made it all 20 min with no stops! I can hardly believe it. You guys, all of you, are the best. Keep up the good work.4yr ⋅ beattgirrl ⋅ r/C25K
Done with w4d3! Finally posting instead of just lurking because I’m halfway there!2yr ⋅ Runnor2 ⋅ r/C25K
Hi friends. Checking in , mini is sleeping for school. We run again Sunday. I work nights so it’s the best time to go after work. I’m on week 8 no rush, just keeping on and enjoying the journey. I’m getting stronger. We will see you again soon. Be well friends x3yr ⋅ balmypalmtreez ⋅ r/C25K
Post C25K update. Just jogged 5k this mornong. Took me 55 minutes, but I feel really good. Not the best pace, but I found my stide.6yr ⋅ nobodez ⋅ r/C25K
Two victories today! I finished Week 5, Day 1, AND I’m down 11 pounds since starting the program! :) Happy Tuesday friends :))2yr ⋅ Grow_with_zoe ⋅ r/C25K
I can't believe it. This program has been the toughest thing I've ever done in my life. ONTO BETTER THINGS1yr ⋅ auzy63 ⋅ r/C25K
W5D3 rocked out! This 57 year-old just did her first 20 minute run EVER! I’m so proud of me!4yr ⋅ cawsmothers ⋅ r/C25K
Started November 7th of this year, graduated yesterday at the Palm Beach SunRun 5K with a finish time of 41m58s. Thank you to everyone in this community who shared their C25K stories, they were (and continue to be) hugely motivating.2yr ⋅ Kabong ⋅ r/C25K
Good morning, all! I’m hoping to capitalize on some adrenaline to reach my 36 min goal for the race on Saturday... but as for today, stoked for my 36:55 time :)2yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
C210K W4D1 My 10K training starts today. Hoping that posting here on my journey again helps with my accountability. Here we go!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
I decided to see what my 5K time was so that I had a benchmark to shoot for. I am only 3 minutes off of my PR. So that felt good. Have a great Friday everyone!!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
W7 and I accidentally just jogged 5k. It took nearly 40min but I did it! I almost died jogging 8x1min just 2 months ago and now I'm actually enjoying this. Nuts! Thank you, C25K!3yr ⋅ SweetSourSillySauce ⋅ r/C25K
Been a long time guys. 10lbs lighter and finally a day off, I decided to start again at W3 outside this time... didn’t quite finish, but at least now I know where I’m at! Will start at W2 this weekend.3yr ⋅ BurberryCustardbath ⋅ r/C25K
W8D2 Well, the snow is back. But I got back out there. Have a great day everyone!3yr ⋅ rwhickok ⋅ r/C25K
W1D1-i started for Ahmuad Arbery and as a black woman i’m continuing for myself and my people 💜4yr ⋅ aisforalcoholic ⋅ r/C25K
W3D2: I got a shitty text at 3am, cried in bed for a bit, couldn't sleep, and thought I'd have to skip my run today. Instead, I got up at 5:30 am after unsuccessfully trying to sleep and ran up the mountain near where I live. It was my first time running up here. Today, I'm proud.7yr ⋅ Kawi44 ⋅ r/C25K
