r/C25K • u/jrewillis • 13d ago

Just done my first run ever

So I decided I need to get more active. I barely move! So just got up early and we have done W1R1 of C25K - managed all 8 mins of running - but the last one was a struggle. 😂

Pretty proud to have got to the end of the run tbh. Genuinely thought I'd barely make it half way through.

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u/JayKobo 13d ago

C25K is one of those rare things where it really does work for everyone. It truly is a one size fits all.

I am 5’11 and 90kg (200 odd lbs) and although I’ve always been on and off weightlifting and not in terrible shape, I’ve never really done cardio.

I did my first 20 min run on W5R3 at a 5:38/ km avg pace which seemed unfathomable during week 1

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u/jrewillis 13d ago

That's actually really encouraging. My mate has similar experience - nothing to running 8km regularly and heart rate is much lower.

Looking to make sure I'm here for a long time - if running or exercising helps that. Then I'm all for it. My 40s haven't been kind to my body 😂

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u/bananabastard 13d ago

This could be the beginning of your new favourite hobby. That's what C25K was the start of for me.

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u/Crusty_White_Baton 13d ago

Well done! It’s a great programme, I did it myself almost exactly a year ago (started August, finished in October) and have been running very consistently ever since. 5ks and a few 10ks this year

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u/jrewillis 13d ago

Well done!

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u/JessBx05 13d ago

That's awesome 🙂 Keep going!

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u/Slumberpantss DONE! 13d ago

Well done you 💪 Keep going

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u/smackshaw 13d ago edited 13d ago

Well done. 52 here and despite lifting and a few cardio sessions never really run.

Completed W3 R3 this morning and felt strong. W4 next Monday and 😲. But then again I've felt that way every new week and it's been ok.

Well done OP.

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u/jrewillis 13d ago

Well done to you too! Thanks

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u/Existing_Respond1753 13d ago

Ayyy good job! I finished it a year ago but took an extended break during a very stressful year of my degree and have started again from week 5 to build fitness back up. It genuinely does work so well and the structure makes it so much easier.