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429 Views 2 Replies Latest reply: Mar 9, 2012 11:07 AM by Grandrew RSS
Grandrew Expert
Grandrew
34 posts since
Mar 6, 2012
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Mar 8, 2012 8:39 AM

Fresh Start

Just started the C25K with two friends here in RI.  We had been lifting and doing gym cardio for 7 weeks now and one of us had the idea that we should do a 5k.  On the advice of another friend we started the C25K program.  It has only been two days but I already enjoy the feeling of getting out and running the trails of the local monastery.  The first day was a burn but today was really good.  Looking forward to completing this and doing our first 5k.




Started C25K - 3/6/2012

Graduated C25K - 6/4/2012

SNA 5k By the Bay, 5/18/2012 - 29:25

Gaspee Days 5k, 6/9/2012 - 29:39

Tags: newbie, c25k, new_runner, 200+
  • Jasko123 Legend
    Jasko123
    461 posts since
    Apr 18, 2011
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    1. Mar 8, 2012 1:41 PM (in response to Grandrew)
    Fresh Start

    Congratulations on your new goals and focus for the 5k.  It will be a wonderful experience and hopefully you will begin to plan for other race opportunities.  They are very motivating and a terrific way to boost enthusiasm for staying on track in continued progress.  Best wishes and many happy miles!

  • Grandrew Expert
    Grandrew
    34 posts since
    Mar 6, 2012
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    2. Mar 9, 2012 11:07 AM (in response to Jasko123)
    Fresh Start

    I am doing the C25K Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and weightlifting Monday, Wednesday, Friday and targeting Sunday as a rest or make up day from the week.  Each lifting day I am starting and ending with 10 mins of elliptical and doing chest & triceps Monday, back & biceps Wednesday, and legs & shoulders Friday.  I had started goign to the gym 7 weeks ago and started the lifting 5 weeks ago.  Before starting the C25K I had been doing 40 mins of elliptical and now enjoying the trail running over that.




    Started C25K - 3/6/2012

    Graduated C25K - 6/4/2012

    SNA 5k By the Bay, 5/18/2012 - 29:25

    Gaspee Days 5k, 6/9/2012 - 29:39

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