I did week 2 day 1

[ilovelamp]

Today was week 2 day 1 of the app C25K recommended to me here. This was the first time that the routine increased (to 90 seconds running/2 minutes walking). It was very difficult for me today. My lungs were burning, my side was tight, & my legs felt like rubber. BUT I did the whole thing and felt great afterwards!

My goal is to run in the Cleveland Gay Games. I'm so excited!

ETA: I know this is a small accomplishment, but I'm not a runner at all and I need to focus on little progress to encourage myself.

[boston340]

Congrats on powering through the workout and finishing it! You are doing great!

[G22]

Everyone starts somewhere. Way to push through and do the workout!

[Deleted]

Way to go! It get easier I promise.

[venice2007]

Congrats!
Actually on my run today I thought about my c25k days and how far I've come. I had to repeat every single week. If I can do it anyone can!
You are doing great! Slow and steady. Pace and speed will come in time!!!!

[bluedaisyus]

That's awesome! I felt that way when I first started, too. Hell, I still do sometimes.

I totally forgot that the GG were going to be in Cleveland this year! Hmmm...

[kellydelq]

great job! I know myself along with many others here started with C25K- it really is a great program, stick with it!

[skwcm80]

Congrats!! It will get easier.

[marcyiam]

Way to go! Congratulations!

[cinco]

Congrats! Good job sticking with it!

[bostonmichelle]

Congratulations!! It gets easier eventually. Your doing great!

[runaways]

Nice job sticking it out!

[labbie]

Great job! I'm a c25k grad and it really does work and gets better over time. Way to stick with it!!

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[agswife]

You're doing great!

[sweetiesparkles]

Congratululations! I graduate tomorrow (my first 5k ever!) and loved c25k. You will get there! Even walking during training is ok. Yea for you!

[joy2611]

Yay! Great job. I also did C25K to get into running. Best decision ever. I worked all the way up to ten miles and am considering a half. That program is great!

Don't be afraid to repeat a day (or week) if you don't feel confident with the intervals yet. And run only as fast as you can to finish the times. Speed will come - endurance is what this program builds.

Good luck!! Keep going!!

[ilovelamp]

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words, I really appreciate it!

I do like the program so far & am glad to see others who have had success with it. I think it's the best way for me to train, doing little by little. It is just such a foreign thought to me that I will be running 3 miles soon. It is very overwhelming to think about.

[derbycitycook]

Every step counts! Great job!

[clseale]

Awesome job! I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying & having success with the program. Keep up the great work!!

[beckbech]

Keep going! I'm another c25k grad, it really works! Good job

[Velar Fricative]

Awesome job! I'm right there with you - just finished week 2 today. It's hard but the feeling of accomplishment at the end is so worth it, isn't it? Keep up the great work!

ETA: just think in 7 weeks, you'll be able to run 3 miles! And it will happen. This is my second foray with c25K (worked up to the marathon last time) and as daunting as it seems now, I know you will be able to run more!

[libbygrl109]

Great job pushing through! We all have our days when it kind of sucks. It will get better.

[Deleted]

Good work! Stick with it, it will get easier!

[melmel48]

I am a Couch to 5k grad (last year) and doing my first half marathon on Sunday! It will get easier I promise! Keep at it!

[oliviapope]

C25K gets recommended so often because it works so well! You'll be shocked when you can run 30 mins without stopping and not totally feel like dying. Good job!

[setsail1999]

Great job from another C25K graduate!

[oreille]

Congrats! I'm also a C25K grad, and I ran ten miles this morning. Stick with it, it works!

[lauren170]

Nice work!! I started week 4 today. It was hard, but I keep thinking about the half marathons I signed up for.

[ilovelamp]

Thanks everyone so much for the support & encouraging words. It definitely helped keep me running again this morning!

[mrshandy]

Awesome jo!

I'm a C25K grad as well.

It's such a wonderful program. Keep it up and there's no stopping you!