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[quote=Freeman]I started the C25K program back in late May, and I finished it without having to repeat any weeks. I was also intimidated by the 20 minute run on Week 5 Day 3, but I realized while doing it that, for me at least, the real stumbling block was mental. My body was physically able to handle it as long as I didn't convince myself otherwise. Basically, don't let it scare you, since it isn't as big a jump as it seems. I didn't look up other running tips when I started, so I wound up running up several hills in my normal route, as well as running all summer during the hot afternoons(Often 95+). By the time I realized it wasn't recommended, I was already used to it. I would definitely go to a good running store and get some shoes though. I used the C25K podcasts to time my initial run, and now I use EndoMondo on my phone to track my runs while listening to music. I haven't actually done a 5K yet, but that's mainly been a scheduling problem, not a physical run.

As for real motivation, my weight is now lower than it has been in over ten years and still dropping.(Over fifteen pounds lost, and more than that in fat) I've also been motivated to start some strength training on the days when I don't run(Still 3 times a week for that, even though I finished the program about two months ago), so I've actually added muscle at the same time I've been losing weight. I'm about to have to buy new pants because the waistline is too big on most of the ones I have.(I can only tighten my belt so much) I'm in better shape physically that I've been in about fifteen years or so, and I'm definitely enjoying that.[/quote]

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