Comments on: I Accidentally Started Jogging

By: Janie

Janie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:40:58 +0000

I’m planning on doing the C25K myself! I’ve had a nasty chest cold this week, but I’m planning to start Day 1 this weekend. I had no idea you ran a marathon! That’s pretty amazing! Don’t dwell on how far from that you are now, b/c you will be back there again! The idea of running a marathon terrifies me, the fact that you’ve already done it is very inspiring. I love the title of this post too:)

By: Quix

Quix — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:23:41 +0000

Yay! You know how I feel about running. :) Honestly, I didn’t USE C25k but I think it sounds very sane. The weather has been so nice, and it’s a great excuse to get some outside time. And there’s just about a 5k a week around here so when you’re ready there will be plenty to choose from!

By: ernise

ernise — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:14:00 +0000

You are doing great, and the C25K program is an excellent way to start getting cardio outside of a gym. I try to run/walk at least 10 miles each week, though I’m not always successful. Any start is a good start! Keep at it!

By: liz

liz — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:41:47 +0000

hilary, i love running but boy do i know the feeling of letting myself get so out of shape i would hurt myself if i tried. i’ve never run anything close to a marathon; i ran 2 or 3 5k’s and one night when i was kinda cranky i ran 7 miles because it felt good (when i was used to running 4) and ended up hurting an ankle and not being able to run for 2 weeks, oopsy. i ran for several years and my stopping seemed to coincide with my weight gain which culminated in my current position… pretty darned overweight. coincidence? i think not!

congrats on running again! i think c25k is a great way to condition your body and avoid injury. i’m so happy for you!

By: Diane Fit to the Finish

Diane Fit to the Finish — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:39:58 +0000

Hilary – I had no idea you used to be a runner! Congratulations. You know what I think? I think that in this journey of life there are times where we are at the top of our game and times where we struggle to walk the dog. You’ve been at both ends already and now you are working your way back up to your top form. I admire you so much for all you have accomplished!

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:28:06 +0000

I’m definitely trying to increase my running (and other cardio) because I find it is helping with my asthma. I have seen a lot of improvement in this area lately.

Btw, you look fab in your new clothes!

By: The Merry

The Merry — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:51:04 +0000

Do you listen to music when you run? If so, you’re probably familiar with the different c25k podcasts out there, right? They play music, and someone tells you when to run and when to walk. Useful for the first few weeks of the c25k, when you’re switching back and forth.

By: Hot Mother

Hot Mother — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:35:48 +0000

Well… ummmm… consciously, I have no desire to run. But my subconscious apparently wants to run a 5K, as that’s what I blurted out to several coworkers last week.

So I guess I’ll be running at some point. But not some point soon, I don’t think. :-)

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:13:41 +0000

Hey, I had no idea you used to be so into running, that is great that you are getting back into it now, then.
I have done multiple tries of C25K, and completed it once but then didn’t go on to other things. I do want to give running another try in the spring, though.

By: Suzi

Suzi — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:04:45 +0000

I am SO happy for you!! Isn’t it such a great sense of accomplishment & pride to know you conquered something that you may have never thought possible.

I started running a little less than a year ago. Before that, I couldnt even bare to run the first 30 seconds that the C25K program called for (please note that I did not continue with the C25K program…I ended up following my own thing but I think thats an awesome training guide!). But today I’ve ran 2 5K’s (both late last year), ran 6 miles yesterday and am signed up for a 1/2 marathon in September! For the first time ever in my life, I can call myself a runner.

Each little step, each little push off the ground, will lead to bigger and faster leaps. Not only will your endurance change, but it will truly transform every other area of your life
Keep up the AMAZING work!! xoxo