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Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

DiscoBandit — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:15:59 GMT

Congratulations everyone! Looks like we've all made it? I officially graduated on Saturday but I've not been around to post for a little while.

Can't quite believe I did it, to be honest! And at times, I couldn't have done it without you guys. Aren't we all amazing?

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

serenadeofsound — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:21:20 GMT

I think I'm the last one - I was right there with you guys and then I ended up getting held up by shin splints and scheduling

Buuut...I FINISHED! I'm a graduate

And boy did I put myself through a trial by fire tonight, lol. I tried a new course, and it was almost entirely hills. Whoops! Out of my 3.11 miles, if I had .3 miles of good flat ground, I'd be surprised. But I capped the whole run off with a great achievement: I ran up the incredibly steep hill that I never thought I could possibly get up at a run. This hill makes me winded and out of breath when I take it at a walk, let alone a run! But I did it, and in the last half mile AFTER running over all sorts of other hills beforehand nonetheless. My total time was 36:32, not bad considering it was almost literally all uphill!

It wasn't an easy run, but it was full of triumph and I feel great now. Bring on the next step!

Oh, and you guys might remember that when I started this, I wanted to lose weight too. I weighed myself this morning. I've officially lost 20 lbs.

I can't wait to do more and run longer :-D we did good guys! With our support group, I don't doubt for a minute that we can do anything we set our minds to.

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

jenyren — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:44:34 GMT

Congrats, Bags. Is that all of us? What about Disco? Did she finish, I can't remember. I don't want to move onto the next thread and abandon anyone who hasn't completed C25K. Can you believe it - WE DID IT!!!!

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

HDBaglady — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:16:07 GMT

Hey all I did it, I graduated!! I am in pain now but I Graduated! I couldn't take it anymore. I was going to bed last night and my body was craving a run, so up I got this morning! So now I am "Moving On" too!

I want to thank all of you for helping me through this program. I really got the support that you just can't get anywhere else cause we were all doing the same thing.

Thanks Yawl!!

Bags

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

IBmotivated — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:14:15 GMT

OK everyone, I think I'll go with:

Moving On: New C25k Grads

My reasoning is that this way people who Grauate in September and beyond will feel welcome to post on our thread also. I will start the new thread now, hope to chat with all of you there!

-Christie

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

serenadeofsound — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:11:01 GMT

Howdy guys,

Last night was my second 5K run. The weather was MISERABLE - hot and humid as all get out, but at least I was running at night. Still, it was like trying to run in a sauna.

But nevertheless I did a personal best run time - 36 minutes for the entire 3.11 miles

I can't even believe we're almost done with this. It seems like yesterday that we were just starting. I ran a familiar route last night, and I was remembering how hard it was for me to jog 1/8th of what I now do with no problem. It just seems incredible.

I'd also love for us to have a grad group. This is such an awesome support network that I just don't want to give it up!

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

HDBaglady — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:55:29 GMT

Hey yawl

Moving On: August 2009 C25K Grads? There are several threads that other groups are using for after and I though we could differinciate by saying when we graduated.

All works for me, I will stay here until I graduate though and everyone should post here that they have finished.

Knee feels a little better today. I think I will walk to the gym and do some weights and walk home. Probably will be later this week when I can get back to running. I'll be in touch and looking fotr the new thread.

Bags

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

jenyren — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:39:16 GMT

I'm not very creative either. "Moving On. . ." sounds good or something like "The Next Step". Doesn't matter to me. Thanks to all of you for all the support through this program. I really don't think I would have finished if it weren't for the encouragement I found on this board.

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

gothgimpbadcooking — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:11:35 GMT

I'm kind of partial to "Moving on: C25K grads" because it's pretty inclusive.

I second that, IB, it's been invaluable to hear about others' experiences. I'm looking forward to having the support as I move on!

Re: C25K, starting tomorrow.

IBmotivated — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:58:55 GMT

RE: a new thread for grads, how about: New C25K graduates

August C25K Graduates

Moving On - C25K Grads

Do any of these appeal to you guys? Let me know and I will start it tomorrow or Tuesday. I will post here to let you know when it's up.

Thanks for being the best, most supportive group ever. I don't think I could have finished my race without the constant encouragement. Sometimes it's just nice to vent where someone understands what you're going through. You guys have been great!