My survival face after finishing W1D3! My head kept saying “you can’t do this” but I kept replying “I already am.”4yr ⋅ keepflamingoing ⋅ r/C25K
W5D2: I can’t believe I ran 8 minutes straight! Twice! Woo! Here’s to running along beautiful Lake Huron.6yr ⋅ Kirpenator ⋅ r/C25K
W1d1 complete! Starting part 2 of my journey. Lost 63 pounds since Jan, time to start getting in shape!1yr ⋅ Limeyness ⋅ r/C25K
W5D1. After a having a cold I used the coldish weather and that I may get sick again as an excuse to don't start the dreaded week 5 yet. But today was enough waiting after a 1 week break I went back on the road for a run.4yr ⋅ Winti26 ⋅ r/C25K
Technically W8D3 done but in practice I already did my 2nd 30min run so no idea what I set as goal for W9.4yr ⋅ Winti26 ⋅ r/C25K
Had to pause once to clear a stitch I thought would kill me, my run was basically a quick walk/slow jog, but nonetheless I completed W1D1! 🏃🏼♀️5yr ⋅ monkeytatt ⋅ r/C25K
W7D3 done before breakfast. Still plodding along around 12'30 min/mile pace. It felt a little harder than the last 2 runs, but I did pick up the pace toward the end (prompted by Sarah Millican). Hoping to work on going a faster and running a full 5K in a reasonable time. Is 38min an on 5K?3yr ⋅ rhedwraraf ⋅ r/C25K
Long time lurker here. Finished my first 5k this morning in 33:59. Thanks for the inspiration C25k!6yr ⋅ silentsybil ⋅ r/C25K
W5D3. For the first time in 34 years, I ran 20 minutes without stopping. I didn't break any speed records but I did it. The program works!4yr ⋅ breakbats_nothearts ⋅ r/C25K
W9D1 For the start of my last week even the sun showed up and it was a warm 7 °.4yr ⋅ Winti26 ⋅ r/C25K
W3D1 completed! I was so close to talking myself into an extra rest day but I went anyway. I slowed down a little more and it actually felt better than week 2 did.4yr ⋅ tealspirit ⋅ r/C25K
Moved house. It’s been 3 weeks without running 😏 Getting right back into it! Keep it moving folks!6yr ⋅ dudusan ⋅ r/C25K
I hit my goal early!! I aimed to hit a sub-30 5k for the first time ever on Thanksgiving, and I hit it today. Thanks for all your support, guys! I feel pretty on top of the world.4yr ⋅ spearmintskies ⋅ r/C25K
Hey, everyone. After graduating C25k, I'm repeating W9 and increasing my runs by 5 minutes per week. I know my last post said I'm doing NRC 5K, but since my current goal is to increase distance and not improve pace, I feel it might be incompatible rn. Cheers! 5min warmup/cooldown + 30min run10mo ⋅ Abishangay ⋅ r/C25K
Never thought I'd be one of those people to work out before work, but I went out there at 5:30am and did it! W3d2 done!6yr ⋅ Kelseyb ⋅ r/C25K
Week I’ve lost count. Graduated C25K in June but today I ran my first 30 min 5k!!! Honestly I’ve never run and was a little disheartened when I couldn’t get to that 30min mark but keep at it folks. If I can do it you can! :) super proud of me3yr ⋅ Fairyology ⋅ r/C25K
Started C25K in January as a New Years resolution and today I finally managed to get a sub 30 time. Officially 28:42, absolutely buzzing!4yr ⋅ Aponderment ⋅ r/C25K
After 32 years of smoking and a (very) near fatal motorcycle wreck last year (and zero photography skills!) I just finished W1D2. Now, I've got to go lay down and cry... hahaha5yr ⋅ cityboylost01 ⋅ r/C25K
Eight months ago I started C25K and could barely run for a minute straight. Yesterday I ran 12k in an hour and eighteen minutes! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support from you guys so thank you!6yr ⋅ dudeitserika ⋅ r/C25K
Today was my one year anniversary of starting C25k! Story of my journey since then in the comments 🤗3yr ⋅ nursebarbie20 ⋅ r/C25K
Just completed W7 - feel like the end of my C25K journey is finally in sight!1yr ⋅ TakenByVultures ⋅ r/C25K
The wife and i ran 13.1 miles today. A lot slower than we wanted but still finished it.6yr ⋅ CTSVERROR ⋅ r/C25K
W8D3: Had to take a week off due to the flu, but I finally did it! Felt I could faint by the end but I did it! I'm officially done!!7yr ⋅ Teegz91 ⋅ r/C25K
Holy shit, I just ran for 20 minutes straight. Feels awesome to say that W5D3 is finished.5yr ⋅ kejtiperry ⋅ r/C25K
Week 5 Day 3 done! I cannot believe that I ran for 20 minutes without stopping!!!3yr ⋅ adamantbear ⋅ r/C25K
So I ran the 5k today, finally broke the barrier post c25k, took 33 minutes but wanted to see if I could break past the barrier and run 5k without stopping, delighted to get the first over the line.11mo ⋅ backspacer80 ⋅ r/C25K
W2R1 of my bridge to 10K (hope it’s still okay to post here? I love this community r/running still feels beyond me) 3x15 minute runs with 1 min walks. Pushed myself a little harder for the first 2 runs and felt it in the third but now pushing 7k running distance! 7’02 average pace.4yr ⋅ bakingbarratt ⋅ r/C25K
It took 3 straight weeks of W4, but I can finally finish a jog without feeling like crap. W5D1, here I come.2yr ⋅ firagabird ⋅ r/C25K
I don't know if this is common knowledge, but as a new runner I was suprised to learn that this is proper stride! Maybe someone else will find it useful ~5yr ⋅ common_potato ⋅ r/C25K
Day 1! First time poster. Let's see how long I can keep it up haha encouraging words and advice are welcome!4yr ⋅ ndutthecat ⋅ r/C25K
Ya boi! One year since starting C25K, I completed my first half marathon, in under 3 hours! If this 300 lbs boi can do it, so can you! Have a good rest of the weekend! No zero days! Keep it up!5yr ⋅ BbNowSayMyNamebB ⋅ r/C25K
W7D1 done. 2nd 25 min. run was easier psychologically if not physically. (selfie because someone wanted to see what the 63 yo geezer looks like!)6yr ⋅ cca651 ⋅ r/C25K
Amateur tip: don't just casually add a hill to your run if you have always run on the flat. Uphill is serious business and should not be taken lightly.4yr ⋅ ActualBacchus ⋅ r/C25K
After months of lurking, I finally completed w1d1! And discovered I'm in a lot worse shape than I thought I was.7yr ⋅ emmaftw ⋅ r/C25K
W8D3! I really wasn't expecting to see much difference between today's photo and my day 1 photo, because I've only lost 10 pounds, but I do look so much healthier.7yr ⋅ squeek82 ⋅ r/C25K
The only thing that was pretty about my first official 5k race was the path I ran.4yr ⋅ rel318 ⋅ r/C25K
I could give you every excuse in the book but W3D2 kicked my butt. Thinking of repeating this whole week. Onwards and upwards folks xx4yr ⋅ redheadjo44 ⋅ r/C25K
First day is complete! I’ve never been able to run a mile in my life. My goal is to run a half marathon by my 43rd birthday.2yr ⋅ Ok-End-362 ⋅ r/C25K
W5D1 Finally beyond the halfway point! I was pretty intimidated by this week, but I already feel like I can do it. Doesn’t hurt that this community is so kind and motivational!4yr ⋅ bettiejones ⋅ r/C25K
W3D3 FINISHED! If I can do it at 370 lbs, you can too! Keep pushing, don't give up.6yr ⋅ MrMagius ⋅ r/C25K
Three years ago: Day 1 of C25k. Today: my first 50k. You are so much stronger than you know!5yr ⋅ PM_ME_SHOWERBEERS ⋅ r/C25K
W7D1 done! Broke 3 miles for the first time and feeling pretty good today 😁5yr ⋅ ChewyBivens ⋅ r/C25K
I finally cracked the 30 minute barrier for this, was wondering if it would ever come, finally a good run that went to plan and got there with 20 seconds to spare, delighted.7mo ⋅ backspacer80 ⋅ r/C25K
Wk8 D3 — warmed up then started the program, because I know I can’t run a sub-30 5k. Yet. I can run a 38:41 5k. DONE! Next run starts 10k training.5yr ⋅ moonthatspellsrun ⋅ r/C25K
Did 10k in the gym. Really getting back into it now. First trail run is tomorrow morning. Joined a running group in the area! Keep it moving folks!6yr ⋅ dudusan ⋅ r/C25K
After almost year of completing the program the first time. I decided that it was time for me to do it again. I was dealing with ovarian cancer, and let my progress slip away. I’m back and better than ever!6yr ⋅ aa619rkospear ⋅ r/C25K
W6d3: Took a break for a week to heal some blisters (new running shoes), so I wasn't sure how it would go. First half was a struggle, second half was good.4yr ⋅ ms_sea_cat ⋅ r/C25K
Still at it! Only forgot a shirt that one time 😂 today was week 1, day 7 (maybe 8). Bumped myself up to a solid 45 seconds and made it the whole time without dropping down to 30 seconds. My shins feel it since I worked out last night-oh well. Ha.4yr ⋅ kleydig ⋅ r/C25K
Week 4 Day 3 FINISHED! Posing after my cool down with the lovely pup and cutest running partner, Koby💜✌🏻🐶3yr ⋅ ajax8506 ⋅ r/C25K
Coming to this sub and r/C25Kgraduate is great for motivation and advice. Thanks to u/BeardySi for taking the time to point out something obvious that helped me this week. I'm not going to win any races but I will get to the finish4yr ⋅ Yateley20 ⋅ r/C25K
Started C25K last summer. Here's me about to cross the finish line of my 2nd 5k with a time of 33:33. I never thought I'd be able to run 3 miles. Stick with it, it's a great feeling when you follow through and make yourself proud.4yr ⋅ schmelzini ⋅ r/C25K
W5D3: I DID IT!! I can run for 20 straight minutes!! For anyone looking ahead to this run feeling intimidated, trust me I did too. I can hardly believe that it was me out there completing it, just keep giving it your best! Thanks so much for all the encouragement everybody!4yr ⋅ keepflamingoing ⋅ r/C25K
W4D1: Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything will be just fine!!5yr ⋅ Childisgrown ⋅ r/C25K
W6D2 - Incomplete :( my legs felt like lead halfway through the second run. Mixed in some extra walking to finish. I think I’ll re-do all of week 6.3yr ⋅ guppy89 ⋅ r/C25K
Today I’m an angry tomato! It was my last treadmill run and my bloody shoe lace came undone! No biggie except I beat my PB by a minute today but I don’t feel I can count it because I stopped to tie my shoe! Feeling robbed! Still chuffed with my progress but let’s see how the outside gets me!3yr ⋅ bakingbarratt ⋅ r/C25K
Today I (almost) ran 5K! It's W6D2 and I can't believe it - I'm so proud of myself! 🏃♀️🙌2yr ⋅ classytofu ⋅ r/C25K
From W6D3 down to W1D1 again, but feeling like Titanium, feeling so alive and kicking cancer up the arse.6yr ⋅ treecookie ⋅ r/C25K
W5D3 - I never thought I could run for 20 minutes straight. I am floored. Thank you so much C25K folks!5yr ⋅ Sweet_Potato_ ⋅ r/C25K
W1D3 - “did the thing today” as they say 🤣 I pushed a little longer than the intervals just to keep it mildly interesting2yr ⋅ smallfuture ⋅ r/C25K
W7D1: Ded. Almost fainted towards the end of this run. Is it because I didn't have proper sleep last night and haven't been eating well today? Is this normal to feel overly exhausted because I am doing this for the first time in my life?5yr ⋅ Childisgrown ⋅ r/C25K
W8D3 - Graduation day! - From wheezing pack-a-day smoker to up early and out the door 5k runner in 8 weeks. This program has taught me how real habits are and that it's possible to replace a nasty habit with a good one and it doesn't have to suck. Love you guys, keep on keepin on.5yr ⋅ Alt1ris ⋅ r/C25K
W1D1 - Something just snapped while I was taking a walk around my neighborhood. Downloaded a C25K app and just went with it. In the 101° Ohio heat. I look dead on the inside ... but feel great right now. Onward and Upward.6yr ⋅ bcbrown19 ⋅ r/C25K
Long, hard day at work. Got home. Thought “I can’t. I won’t.” Turn it into “I can. I did.”!! Keep it up!5yr ⋅ BbNowSayMyNamebB ⋅ r/C25K
W1D1. Feel like someone punched me in the gut. Doing this for my kids. I’m less than a year away from 40 and need to do this.5yr ⋅ JoshHuntsman ⋅ r/C25K
Just finished my first 5k! It was also my first run with a mask on because I went to the gym.3yr ⋅ Over_Emu_7191 ⋅ r/C25K
W3D3 done. After the struggles on D2 I felt great this morning and did it without the slightest struggles.5yr ⋅ Winti26 ⋅ r/C25K
Hit 5K today, W8D3! Never thought I’d achieve this. I got rained on too! Champagne bubbles from the sky. If I can do it you can!3yr ⋅ teedgejnz ⋅ r/C25K
Early morning run. Time well used instead of scrolling through timelines. Keep it movin!6yr ⋅ dudusan ⋅ r/C25K
W9D3 done! I was dreading this run but it felt good and I went faster. Indoors due to poor air quality in the SF area. Proud of my 58 year-old self!5yr ⋅ IncessantLearner ⋅ r/C25K
Ran my first 5k over the weekend! Lurking on this subreddit has given me so much motivation to continue on my running journey and not give up.5yr ⋅ hyriea ⋅ r/C25K
[W1D1] Used to run long distance in HS. Long distance swimmer in College. Then 4 kids happened. Trying to find out if I still have it on me. Celebrating Independence day in many, many ways. [47F]7yr ⋅ BuenasMigas ⋅ r/C25K
W5D1 - the first 5-10 minutes of every run are so challenging! It takes a lot of time for me to get in the groove and quit worrying that I won’t be able to finish the run.2yr ⋅ melclarklengel ⋅ r/C25K
still not quite at 5km, and it took me nine months not nine weeks. But I finished!4yr ⋅ tartansheep ⋅ r/C25K
I can’t believe the progress I’m making 🥰 if you’d have told me even last month that I’d be working towards a 5km event, I’d have laughed at you!1yr ⋅ AntleredRabbit ⋅ r/C25K
I found this thread after, but this was me after completing my first actual 5k on July 4th, 92 degree heat. But I did it!!!!! C25k worked!!!!!!5yr ⋅ cuserocks45 ⋅ r/C25K
Holy heck!! 20 minutes straight. It was hot as heck and I was slow as hell, but I did it. 🎉🏃♀️3yr ⋅ PervsWithCurves ⋅ r/C25K
W1D1 completed yesterday! I didn't realize just how out of shape I was after a COVID summer3yr ⋅ katr0328 ⋅ r/C25K
Wasn’t feeling it today. The pain in my calf didn’t ease after warming up so I just did what I felt like. Walked when I felt I needed to (mostly when the wind tried to blow me side ways). Still a tomato. Still nice to be outside for a while. Have a good day!3yr ⋅ bakingbarratt ⋅ r/C25K
W13D1 - with everything that's been going on, running feels like one of life's little rewards. Really glad I started doing this.5yr ⋅ reallynormal_ ⋅ r/C25K
Week 2 of half marathon plan - done! Ended up running at 9pm to avoid the worst of the heat, 6m in 21c weather still. Filled my hydration pack with ice and highly commended this tactic, cold water throughout and helped my back! Will post more details about my plan on the comments!3yr ⋅ bakingbarratt ⋅ r/C25K
You guys, I might have cried a little after finishing my run today...halfway there! This sub is daily motivation that I can do this.6yr ⋅ kaylab715 ⋅ r/C25K
Finally did it! Any tips to cut down the time taken and quicken my pace?1yr ⋅ OFFICIALFinDiesel ⋅ r/C25K
W2D2: Got a burst of energy right at the end for a great final run! All thanks to Dancing Queen by ABBA 😂4yr ⋅ keepflamingoing ⋅ r/C25K
W1D2. Up with the sun. Guys, I think I love this and am actually going to stick to something healthy for once in my self destructive life.5yr ⋅ Mlc5015 ⋅ r/C25K
2 years ago, I was a 2 pack-a-day smoker. One year ago, I weighed 300 lbs. Today, as a 287 lbs non-smoker, some friends and I ran a 10 miler! Go us, and go y’all! Keep it up!5yr ⋅ BbNowSayMyNamebB ⋅ r/C25K
Hey, everyone! Today was a SLOW grinddddd. The turtlest run ever. Here's to remembering the ebbs and flows of training in mind, and keeping it going anyway.8mo ⋅ Abishangay ⋅ r/C25K
W4D1 | Weight: 285 lbs (-13.4 from W1D1) | Today was by far the hardest yet, but the challenge makes the accomplishment of getting it done feel even better. I can't believe the difference the first 3 weeks made.4yr ⋅ Throwaway_Codpiece ⋅ r/C25K
W1D3 done! A runner friend told me to flatten my legs up on the wall after an adequate cool down, to help further the release of lactic acid. Here’s hoping it helps!4yr ⋅ beattgirrl ⋅ r/C25K
W1D1 complete. Sick of being obese. 117.8kg today. My journey to 90kg starts (again) today.5yr ⋅ snuggymuffin ⋅ r/C25K
you’re probably all sick of me, but here’s w2d1. had a rough start but blackalicious came on and helped me through the rest.6yr ⋅ archieisarchie ⋅ r/C25K
Decided to run for 5km without stopping, couldn't believe my time! Previous record was 30:07 (which nearly killed me)2yr ⋅ soft_distortion ⋅ r/C25K
