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I've started (and stopped) Couch to 5k more times than I can count. I am not naturally a runner, but I want to be. My husband loves running and would love nothing more than for me to run with him. I may never get to the level of running as him, but I would love to be able to go out for a nice leisurely run together. Every time I have tried the program, I've stopped by week 4. Anyone who has done C25k knows that is no coincidence--week 5 is when it get hard. The dreaded 20 minute run. Who am I kidding? Even the 8 minute runs had me scared. Today I was scheduled for Week 5 Day 2. Two 8 minute runs with a 5 minute walk in between. It doesn't sound so bad (especially to people who run regularly). But let me tell you, when I felt like I was going to die on Monday with the 5 minute runs, the thought of upping that by 3 minutes sounded tough to me! But I did it. And the weirdest thing happened. As I was getting close to the end of the last run, I started getting a little teary-eyed. Not because I felt like I was going to die, but because I was proud. I stuck it out and I did something that I have never done before. I ran for 8 minutes (twice) without stopping. It may not sound like a lot, but it is a step in the right direction. Bring on that 20 minute run--I just may need to pack the tissues for that one.

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Comment by Almost There on January 16, 2013 at 10:07am: Best of luck with the C25k program Christy! I've never managed to get through the program myself. I had a bit more luck customizing the program by adding really short amounts of time to each run each week. It was pretty easy to put together using an app on my phone called Walkmeter. It also really helped to not run on the treadmill. I swear the minutes click by so slowly on those things. Just make it work for YOU. You are capable of whatever you want--you will make it happen!

Comment by Keem on January 16, 2013 at 11:05am: There's no rule that says you have to advance to the 20 minute run at week 5. you can always sculpt it to be your own plan--maybe you want to hover at week 4 for a few weeks? Maybe you want to increase it one minute at a time unil you reach 20 minutes?

Could just be that you need something a little different from other people and you're entitled to do that. :) Keep us updated on your progress!!! :)

Comment by Ashley on January 16, 2013 at 2:19pm: Thats great! I also started and stopped over and over, 8 minutes was when I gave up, I know how hard it is!! Keep it up!!!

Comment by Angela Kaylani on January 16, 2013 at 4:24pm: Congrats!!!!

Comment by Cindy on January 16, 2013 at 10:29pm: I think the tears are a great sign of flowing endorphins! Super congrats on doing the C25K.

Comment by LindaB on January 17, 2013 at 2:34pm: What a very proud moment for U! Keep on till the next hurddle.

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