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[quote=Anonymous]This was at least my third (maybe my fourth?) time attempting to do C25K and today I actually finished the program.  So proud of myself - and down 20 lbs as well!!

I say sort of because I am no way running a 5K.  The program suggests that if you are paced at 6 miles/hour, the 30 minute runs at the end will be about 5K, but I don't run nearly that fast.  I am old (44) and even with my weight loss, obese (BMI of 30.4).  When I am on the treadmill, I run between 4.6 and 5.0 miles per hour.  When I am running outside, I think I go a bit faster, but nowhere near 6 miles/hour.  So my 30 minute runs yield about 2.25-2.5 miles, I think.

Still, I am happy that I finished and want to keep going.  I am hoping to lose another 30-40 lbs in 2014.  I am thinking of getting a 10K app, but not sure if I will try to focus on increasing the speed or the minutes running.  Probably best to go with minutes, I think.  Any suggestions on apps?  I know that the C25K makers do a 10K one, but it doesn't have very good reviews in the app store.[/quote]

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