I decided to switch from the Nike program to the C25K. I picked up at week 4 and had no problems at all. I have been pretty nervous about W5D3 since I first started running several weeks ago. It is the infamous 20 minute run. No breaks. When I first saw that huge leap in running time, I had serious doubts about my abilities. I just could NOT see how I was going to be able to pull that off. 20 minutes seemed like an eternity!
Well, I finished that run yesterday!! I felt like I could have run 10 more minutes if I wanted to. It was super easy. I felt prepared for it. I had my doubts a few weeks ago, but as of yesterday morning I just knew I would be able to do it. I feel great, and my goal of running my first 5K (on January 26th) seems to be well within my reach.
I am also getting comments from several people that I have lost alot of weight. I have actually only lost about 10 pounds, but my clothes seem to fit much better now. It is as if my body is shifting around. I am not losing much actual weight, but I feel great about how I look right now.
My run for tomorrow is supposed to be 5 min. jog, 3 min. walk, 8 min. jog, 3 min. walk, 5 min. jog. A few weeks ago I was freaked out about my 5 min. run, but tomorrow seems REALLY easy right now. I feel like I could skip a week and be OK. I won't do it, but I feel like I could. I have to admit, this C25K has got to be the best beginners running program out there. If I can do this....anyone can!
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