I started C25K about 7 weeks ago obese, unfit, nervous, running on a treadmill too embarrassed to go wobble-jogging outside. I am just taking stock of the changes: I now have an 'overweight' BMI, am half a stone lighter, am fitter, more toned and can run for 25 minutes at a speed of around 7.5km/hour. I don't give a tapir's armpit what anyone thinks, and I am frequently found 'breaking into' the local park at around 6 am to run in the rain. I have shed 8cm off my waist and 5cm from my hips. And I am sharing this particularly for all you lovely people on the early part of your journey with C25K, - stick with it, be brave, it works!
Fit not Fat for 50: I used to be a wobble-jogger. - Couch to 5K
Fit not Fat for 50: I used to be a wobble-jogger.
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jenniejGraduate
Congratulations. What a fantastic inspiration to us behind you on the program. Well done - you must feel fabulous - and you've done it all by your own efforts. I cant tell you how much it helps me reading blogs like yours, you keep me motivated. Thank you!
TinyrunGraduate
Congratulations, you must be feeling fantastic. Right I must go now and run.
TapiraGraduate
Great enjoy your run, Tinyrun
pitzpaluGraduate
Great post Tapira.
I`m just on W3 due to run R2.
You and people like you are my inspiration.
groovychick54Graduate
Fantastic well done
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