I started C25K on January 3rd as a complete beginner, and a "fat lad". 19 stone 8, and totally unable to run.
I finished the programme in 9 weeks and yesterday I did my first Parkrun. I didn't stop at all, and whilst I wasn't quick (34.11), I was immensely proud to have been able to do it. My weight is now 16-12.
I have had some amazing advice from people here, and to them I am grateful. If you are thinking of embarking on the journey, crack on. It's been a real buzz, truly.
Wow, that is amazing! I have just started (started week 2 today) and this is actually quite inspiring!
Congratulations on completing your first 5k parkrun Wilber John, well done so on your weight loss.
Congratulations!
Absolutely brilliant. Huge congratulations to you. What an achievement. Such an inspirational story! 🏃♀️💪❤️
Wow that is a great result and you should be super proud of your achievements, Good luck with your inspirational journey 👍👍👍
Great WilberJohn. I wouldn't class your time as slow personally. So much to be happy about. The weight loss in itself is a brilliant acheivement let alone finishing both C25k and a parkrun. Keep it up I can see you have the buzz 😁👍
Well done you.. the weight loss and the PR... and a very good time!
well done I am on week 5
That's amazing - you should be incredibly proud!
Well done! Completing a park run in 34 mins is brilliant. I couldn't go this week and really missed it. You've got the buzz now like the rest of us!! Keep running ...
34 minutes is good for your very first.
Because of lockdowns I didn't get to do my first parkrun until a year after I'd done C25K.
How was the course? Was it hilly (like my local one), or was it flat?
It was flat, 3 laps of a park.
To be honest, I am not that concerned about the timings, I am just glad I could do it. I am 51, so if I can do it every week or two and take a few minutes off over time, then it's all good.
I didn't start C25K until I was 51 either.
great job! And guess what? Your time was NOT SLOW!! 🤩
Those are some achievements, WJ. As for Parkrun in 34 minutes, that is NOT slow! Whatever you’re doing, keep on 👍
That really is amazing! Well done both on your first Parkrun and your weight loss. I hope you enjoyed Parkrun, I joined 2 years ago and have made so me great friends and really look forwards to my Saturday mornings. I am sure you will too if you decide to make it a regular thing!😀🏃♀️
That's the plan. At least every couple of weeks, for sure
That's how I started, now I'm addicted!!☺️🏃♀️
That's brilliant and a good first parkrun time
fantastic. Well done. I am on week 8, and hoping to eventually do some park runs. That time is great. I am running at a speed of about 1 km per 10 mins. So I am super slow. At this speed it will take me 50 mins to run 5k. You have achieved so much since January. Super well done.
I don't think the time matters. Just the fact that you are doing it is what matters, truly
Very well done. C25K is great, and your success will inspire others. Enjoy your running.
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