W8D3 Graduated!

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W4D1 done!

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W5R3, need I say any more?

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W1D1 complete - see you in nine weeks!

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Conquered W5D1 it wasn't even that bad! Also down to 1 cigarette a day! Hope everyone else is hitting their goals this week...one foot in front of the other!!

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53 years old, battling rheumatoid arthritis and just started week 2. I think I can do this!

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C25K DONE 😀✔️❗Skipped from week 3 to week 6 last week, then skipped again to 5k today after quitting smoking on 2nd January! Beyond pleased, 34:54 😆

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Too dark post run selfie so have a post full body work out, look how good my snack is selfie instead! Sorry if you’re doing a January diet and this is not the content you needed 😂. I didn’t learn to run to also give up cake, just saying.

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C25K completed! 3.26 miles in 40 minutes (incl warm up & cool down) 🏃‍♀️ thanks to everyone here for keeping me motivated. 10K training next 💪

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W3D1 After a shitty week, I'm back.

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Not trying to toot my own horn, but...ok yes I am.

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I'm sweaty, I'm exhausted, but I'm OFFICIALLY A C25K GRADUATE! Thank you /r/c25k, I couldn't have done it without you

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After lurking here for a while, I'm proud to announce I completed my first 5k race this Memorial Day!

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No the best weather to restart the program, but I hope I make to the end this time. W1D1

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Week 3 Day 1 completed! I was definitely praying towards the end of those 3 minute runs, but I made it through!

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Just finished week 2 day 1 in the rain. My shoes are squelching but I feel like a damn champion.

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I love finding coins on my runs. The world paid me $.26 today. I like to think of it as Mother Nature giving me encouragement 😁

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This bitch ran 3 minutes in a row... twice. W3D1 done!

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Graduated C25K journey yesterday! (before/after photos)

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I DID IT!!

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I'm a graduate! W8D3 complete and ready to start C210K

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W2D2

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Done with W7!. This week was challenging because of the lack of sleep and the heat. I went 3 days without running but I got a private msg from someone on this group and it got me off my butt. This group is really the best. So much positivity at such a negative time.

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Finished W5D2 today!! I'm still slow,but at least I'm running!!

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W7D3 done, nearly a month and a half off cigarettes and alcohol. Recovery never felt so good.

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I did it! Just ran 5k and feel awesome!

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Just graduated C25K!! Kept going for 40 minutes until I hit 5K! You guys can do it!! Just keep putting one foot in front of the other! Thanks for all the support!! Feeling ecstatic!!

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I went and did it, ran the full 5k! (Actually 3.14 mi, I want credit for the extra 0.04)

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W2D1 - Despite the snow, my wife and I started Week 2 today! No real issues!

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Finished day 1. A difficult first step for me. Ill repeat day one. I skipped run 5 and most of run seven, but i went outside and moved for 30 minutes.

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W1D3 complete! And two weeks since I quit smoking! wheezing my way round the park a lil but I'm so proud of myself ❤

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Former grad here! Exactly 8 weeks post C section and ready to get back to it. W1D1 was painful, but it’s done!!

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Hey C25k fam! You guys helped me do it! I ran my first 5k race this morning! Hit my personal best while at it! We are in this together, keep moving y'all!

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W9 D3 complete! Not a very fast pace (11:00) but I did it. Thanks for all the support.

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Don't laugh! Getting faster! (Ok, go ahead and laugh)

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W5D3!

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W3D2, with my new Border Collie, who is an awesome run partner!

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I could've stayed in bed but I didn't and man was it needed! 😅 Really enjoyed this morning's run after what's been the longest week ever!! I did a breathwork run on the Lupa app called '2 breaths in, 1 breath out' and it helped me relax and not focus too much on going fast. Now for food :)

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Week 4 Day 1 all done! Did it yesterday in the small window when it wasn’t raining. I still can’t believe it. 16 minutes of running! Looking forward to tomorrow!

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Wasn't feeling motivated lately but you guys inspire me. W3D2 DONE!

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W4 on repeat post-injury // feeling good despite the heat

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completed W5D3! I have attempted C25K 4 times before this and never got past week 3, so I didn’t know if I could ever do it, but I did!

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W7D3: 25 mins and 3.2 Kms. Ran real slow. Proud to have fought the cold and blocked nose. Really looking forward to Week 8

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W1D1 done! My goal for today was just to start :)

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Finally had a sub 40 minute 5k!

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Definitely a little tomato after today’s 5k! Happy Sunday guys and gals!

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W7D1 I keep amazing myself each day! The finish line is in sight. Also thanks to all your encouragement I started a blog. Info in comments.

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Tipsy holiday me committed to a 5k with my dad on April 15th. W1D1 on the books! Wish me luck, I just turned 40 and I’m starting from scratch!

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W8d1 2.75 miles After I run I do yoga.

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So this happened today..my first 5k race.

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W8D1.5 done! Woo! On Track to finish this week. So excited.

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W5D3: I just ran for 20 minutes straight! What?! WHAT?!

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Today I started Week 8 and actually managed to run longer than 28 minutes! My first ever 5k! Ever!

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W1D1 for maybe the tenth time, but with such a lovely partner I'm sure we can do it all the way!

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W3D3. Today was tough. Got through it though. Cursed running the entire way.

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I have to work on my time but I DID IT! I’ve lost 10 pounds since starting in October and found a way to deal with anxiety.

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W1 D1. We did it! Proud of us!

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W1D1 down. Does this qualify me for acceptance into tomato gang? Feels good to finally get moving again.

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Got my cape back. Skipped Thursdays run and came back today stronger. 9.5 miles (15.2k) in 1 hour 54. Did ever other runner pass me? Yeh. Did I have to walk occasionally to keep my HR down? Yeh. Do I still feel like a boss? Hell yeh! Happy Boxing Day!

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W4D3! The sun is out and I feel great! Smiling while I can ahead of the dreaded week 5 starting Monday 😬

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W5D3 and I just ran for twenty minutes STRAIGHT 🙆🏻‍♀️

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My 5k is down to 33:30 today! It gets a little bit faster each time. I’ve been struggling with running regularly since finishing C25K, so I think I’m going to start the 10K program on my next run. Happy running, everyone!

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First 5k run - W11D1

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W7D1 Rain hasn’t stopped this week but neither have I

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W1D1: Dumped by GF yesterday. Decided to become a runner today.

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Week 5! Hello world! Nice weather in Shanghai today, feeling great:)

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W1D1 done. Woke up raring to go after weeks of saying “I’ll do it tomorrow”

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Week7Day1. I knew I could do it, cuz I’d already done it! 25 minutes done! Guys. Seriously. Keep going. Do not give up. You will make it.

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My first 5K! Thanks C25K

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W4D3 ✅ Can’t believe it!

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W1D2 If you're coughing after running and your chest is super tight - call your doctor. Just exercised with an inhaler for the first time and I feel so different.

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Welp. No selfie today just wanted to share this stat screen because a 309lb dude just crushed 20 minutes of running non stop. WEEK 5 DONE!!!

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I did it! You beautiful people were all so right. Week 5 Day 3 in the bag, easiest run so far!

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W10D2 - post breakup run

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My first 5k :)

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been lurking for a while, decided to join you cool cats today. w1d1 down.

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Graduated! I just ran the world's slowest 5k, but I ran farther today than I ever thought possible.

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Graduate: Hi friends! Ran my second 5k run since completing the program last week! Shaved off 6 mins this time, and continue to be completely amazed by myself. And amazed by all of you!! Keep on pushing through those days!

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Finished C25K today!

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W5D3 Shout out to My Favorite Murder for making me laugh during my longest run ever!

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Week 2 finished with flying colors! Excited (and nervous) for the runs in the upcoming week

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Can't believe it tonight everything clicked. I am a proud graduate of C25K. 😁

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W2D1 I'm on cloud nine right now! Don't let my smile fool you.

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Post-Covid return to C25k! Back on W2 and it finally feels good to run 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

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Getting back on the horse. W1D1 in the books.

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W9D3!! Older, heavier ex smoker. Gave myself no chance. One day, one run, one step at a time. Finished in the rain.

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W7D1-20 minute run time today. I don’t think I’ve ever run 20 minutes straight in my life.

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Halfway through W3! Today tried an early morning run...

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Thanks to C25K and all of the support here for getting me to the point where I could run my first 5k!

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W1D1: I've started this program more times than I can count. Hoping I stick with it this time.

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Did the dreaded W5D3 run, and it was actually alright! My app stopped updating me and I accidentally ran an extra 2.5 minutes. 5 weeks ago I could barely run 1 minute without stopping to catch my breath, so I'm really proud that I've gotten to this point.

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Hit 5k today 🙌🙌🙌🙌

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After 5 attempts over 9 days I finally completed Week 1 Day 1. I believe the traditional celebration is a selfie?

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So I know I just posted, but guys! I actually did W1D3 with full the 60 seconds of jogging! The second half my shins were screaming so I did add a little extra walking in between, but I’m calling this a win! 😎🥳

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It’s -10 degrees but I got snow running shoes for Christmas and it was now or never! W1/D1 complete!

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W5D3 - last couple weeks I’ve only been able to run once a week. I really didn’t think I’d be able to do the 20 minutes today, but I made it!

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Girlfriend left me a month ago and now I've just finished W5D1, I'm getting there.

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I've lost 75LBS thanks to all of you!

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W6D3 | Weight: 274.2 lbs (-24.2 lbs from W1D1) | Today's run was the first time that all the progress I've made has really sunk in. The first mile of today's run felt great, and everything after that felt managable! I'm looking forward to W7, I'm confident that I can do it now!

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GRADUATED!!! 10k here i come

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Forgot to post. Forgot pic until after a shower, but not winded once finishing W1D3

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W3D1 Moved down a notch on my belt this morning, shaved a minute off my pace since w2d1, and for the first time it felt like I was actually running not just jogging. Easily my favorite run so far!

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I got injured recently & have been really hard on myself since. I did Lupa’s ‘Be Your Own Best Friend’ run today (as a walk 🚶‍♂️) & came away feeling like I’m a good guy, that I’m trying my best, that I’ll be back running soon so I should be patient and kind... and that I do look like Aaron Rogers 😂

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After months of stalking this sub and putting off starting exercise... W1D1 is finally finished!

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Two months ago I could barely run for 60 seconds without keeling over... today I ran my first 5k in 37:15 without stopping to walk once! Is this real life?! Much love for this subreddit!

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As of this morning, I am a C25K graduate! I decided to keep running to hit the whole 5K.

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Finished my C25K this week!

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I did it!

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W5D3 complete!! Ended up running for 22 mins to get the full 2 miles! Can’t believe it. Struggled mentally the first 1/2 mile but defeated that little voice that kept telling me to stop. Thanks for all the advice!!

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Graduated! Only set out to do around 4k but my playlist kept me going!

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I did it! After weeks of gradually improving on my time, I managed to run 5k in under 25 minutes! So proud!

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I fucking did it! W5d3! At the 15 min mark I wanted to stop, but I thought of all you who posted that you did it! Thanks for your support!

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Finally ran a 5K after finishing C25K. Finished 2nd in my age group and 25th overall, 23:05.

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W3D1 complete! Wasn't sure if I could do the 3 minute interval but I did it!

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I have to credit this group with an unexpected bonus side effect. A month ago I noticed a post-run selfie revealed alarmingly stained teeth. So today I finished W8D1 - 2.75 miles! - *and* 20 days of teeth whitening strips.

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First time I run 5k under 40 minutes (barely!), really happy!

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I diiiiid it! I dont post ever but I lurk and today I did my first 5k (although I think the route was a bit short per my fitbit). But still! Huzzah! My lungs are angry. Im going to treat myself with new running shoes 🦇

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W3D3. Mischief managed.

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March 2021, day 5 of 31: today brought to you by tap water in old Ozarka bottles! “Boy, that’s some high quality H2O!” Keep it up!

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W4D3 - the whole time I wasn’t sure I’d make it. Then the lady said “begin cool down”! And I ran for 30 more seconds after that! I felt so good on the walk home :)

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W8D1. I was pretty sick yesterday so I did it today and I feel pretty good. I also moved so I took a different route. It was an actual trail so maybe that helped a bit.

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Ran up and down the street to hit a round 6 miles 😂 5.7 just wasn’t doing it for me! I’m not alone in this right? Cold as balls again tonight I will honestly take anything over 5 degrees right now!

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10AM, 80 degrees, W6D3 complete! Stay hydrated, homies!!

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Day 1 of couch to 10k in the books (brisk 5 minute warm up walk, then: Jog for 10 mins, walk for 1. Repeat 4 times). I'm so excited to see where this takes me.

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W2D2 - completed

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W3D1: Today has been an awful day in my depression and I was planted on the couch under my dog. Finally forced myself outside and conquered those 3-min jogs. Reminder: you can be depressed and powerful at the same time

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February 2021, day 7 of 25: 40 degrees! I have no idea what I’m going to do when the polar vortex really hits and it’s low of 19! If I can do those days, I’ll be pretty amazed! 😓😬🥶

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W1D1 done! Sweden was cold today! My anxiety levels were through the roof and I was so scared to do it, but now it's done I'm super proud of myself! This is for keeping me alive as my body rapidly is deteriorating. (And yes, that's me lying on the floor.)

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Graduated C25K two years ago and stuck with running regularly. This morning I finally reached my big longtime goal to run 5k in under 30 minutes - 10 minutes faster than my first ever 5k! So happy!

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W6D1 Physically the intervalls made it a bit harder then the 20 min run, but mentally it was easy only 5 min and 8 min runs? I did a 20min run! No way I get stopped by such short runs

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W1D1 complete! Ready to be more than chronically ill, ready to feel proud of myself again

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W7D1, but I decided to run through the cool-down just to see if I could and I DID IT! 25mins of continuous running. Y’all, WHO AM I??? How??? I couldn’t run 2mins in March 26.

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Back again! W1R1 hard after 18 months of no running but back to C25k today and have a better plan xx

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W3D3 complete!! I had to pause my run to call out a man who followed me in his car, but I still finished even though I was flustered! (Also, don’t approach women on the street EVER, leave us alone please)

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Week 8 complete... Just one final week and one hurdle to go! It was hot agian today, but I know I could have kept going. I stopped after 28 minutes though because I said to myself I'd do follow the program properly, so that's what I intend to do!

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Graduated today! I just wanted to thank this community for the ongoing support and advices! 5.28km on 33 mins :)

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W1D2 in the bag! Feel better about this one than D1. Here’s to D3 on Saturday!

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Guys I did it! I have no one to tell, but I’m so proud of myself!! And it was a great run too!

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W8D1 done. Apparently I can run faster than the fat chihuahua that tried to chase me on the trail... So I got that going for me, which is nice.

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I could never of done this without C25k! I am on a high

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Failed numerous times. Succeeded today. W1D1

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W5D3: I'm not usually one for selfies on the internet, but I'm really pumped about having successfully completed today's 20 minute run. It started to sleet in the last 8 minutes, but I powered on. (Mainly because I was 8 minutes from home and had no other choice.)

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W1D2 | Weight 297.2 lbs (-1.2 lbs from W1D1) l: Today felt way better than than the first day! Obviously 2 days isn't long enough for physical change, but it's plenty of time for mental change, and I feel like I can actually do this now!

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W6D2. Today was hard for me but I did it.

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