Tales of a C25K failure

What an inspirting post, Paul!  I have considered trying the C25K but a little voice in my head keeps telling me I can't do it.  Fear of failing still plagues me.  I don't like exercise but at this point I really believe I need to challenge myself with something.  Maybe it IS time to download the C25K and give it a try.

I am so eager to exercise.  I am 8 days out and just wondering when you started anything other than strolling down the sidewalk. 

BTW, Go Ahead with your BAD self Paul.  You are an inspiration to so many who have had WLS.  Keep it up after you get your knee problem under control.

Hi Paul,

I was one of the 60,000 also.  Who would have ever thought that was possible - certainly not me.  I did not run, I did a fast walk for the 6.2. 

It is amazing how far you have come.  Hope your knee is going to be ok where you can continue your running.

I downloaded the C25K to my iPhone, but have yet to do it.  I would rather just walk/jog/run to my music at my own pace.  I can now run a little more than 2 miles and walk the rest, but hopefully one day soon I can run the entire 5K!!

Linda

Awesome job doing the Peachtree and wear that Tshirt with PRIDE!!

That was a good read! Very inspiring :D

Thanks so much for this post.   Prior to this summer I was never able to run an entire mile.  This was my first physical goal and I did it.   I joined a running group and started this week to run a 5K in early December.  I am hoping I can run the whole thing but will give it my best shot.  So much of this is mental.....as you said, we doubt ourselves yet we have abilities that we never thought we had.  This is the true gift of health and this weight loss.  It is am amazing thing to be able to exercise and NOT feel self conscious, etc.  It is also amazing that as the weight comes off we can do more and more.

Blessings to you!

~~Jennifer

p.s. I have read your posts before and knew that you were quite a runner.   Thanks for sharing that this was not always the case.  You are inspiring.