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Honestly - the C25K program....
For a relatively non-athletic person, is it realistic to do? I walk about 2.5 miles daily, but wanted to add in something extra. I've never really run before - is this over my head? Any pointers?
Thanks so much! 
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Posted 6/16/11 7:55 PM  |
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jeanyus27
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Re: Honestly - the C25K program....
With the amount that you walk, the C25K should be perfect for you! It is life changing and I can't recommend it enough! Take it one week at a time and you can repeat weeks if you feel you're not ready to move on. I could barely run for 60 seconds when I started it and 9 weeks later I was running 3 miles without stopping. Good luck! 
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| Posted 6/16/11 8:15 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: Honestly - the C25K program....
I have NEVER run before and am now on week 8 running 28 minutes straight!!!!
Its hard when you start, a minute is a loooong time if you never ran before  , but it makes you look and feel great!!
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| Posted 6/16/11 8:24 PM |
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Re: Honestly - the C25K program....
Thanks girls - going to attempt to start tomorrow afternoon.
Keep encouraging me please!!!!!!! 
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| Posted 6/16/11 8:26 PM |
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Re: Honestly - the C25K program....
Posted by LisaW
I have NEVER run before and am now on week 8 running 28 minutes straight!!!!
Its hard when you start, a minute is a loooong time if you never ran before , but it makes you look and feel great!!
I see your updates about this all the time on FB - you're my inspiration!
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| Posted 6/16/11 8:27 PM |
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drpepper318
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Re: Honestly - the C25K program....
Do it do it do it!!! Starting running is one of the best things I've ever done for myself & my health. And you will love the runner's high!
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| Posted 6/16/11 10:08 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: Honestly - the C25K program....
Posted by scarletbegonia
Posted by LisaW
I have NEVER run before and am now on week 8 running 28 minutes straight!!!!
Its hard when you start, a minute is a loooong time if you never ran before , but it makes you look and feel great!!
I see your updates about this all the time on FB - you're my inspiration!
awww thanks 
I love how we all inspire each other here!
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| Posted 6/16/11 10:24 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Honestly - the C25K program....
YES... before I started I walked about 3 miles a day... I found it to be such a great, slow transition to running. After about 6 months, I was up to running 5.5 miles. I fell off the wagon because my move derailed me, but I'll be back up there soon again...
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| Posted 6/17/11 9:14 AM |
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Milerose
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Re: Honestly - the C25K program....
YES YES YES. I like Jean could not run for 2 minutes without stopping and now I have run 5 half marathons and tons of other races. It does work be patient with it! good Luck
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| Posted 6/17/11 9:47 AM |
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