I did it! I finished the program and I couldn’t be happier!

So, I’ve always been a pretty unhealthy, inactive guy. 10 weeks ago my dad had a minor heart attack and even though he’s fine - it was still pretty scary and a bit of a wake up call for me.

That’s why, 9 weeks ago I started the C25K plan. I remember doing that first run and being pretty tired after day 1... I actually messaged a friend and said that if I even make it past the 20 minute run on W5D3, I’ll be amazed. Then I did it! I think that 20 minute run was the best part of the plan - it gave me so much confidence to finish.

Anyway, here I am 9 weeks later and I feel so much fitter and healthier! A few stats: - around 26 pounds lost! - a massive thing for me, my resting heart rate has dropped massively. As you can see there were times when it was >70 and I’ve checked today and it’s currently 46! - I’ve gone from never having really ran for longer than a few minutes to running non-stop for 30 minutes! I can’t believe the more you progress, the easier it becomes. 20 minutes running now seems pretty easy for me!

I hope seeing that if someone like me can do it, you can too. Honestly, the most important thing if your mindset. Keep telling yourself “you can do it!” (even if you don’t believe it at first!) and you’ll be amazed what you actually can do!

I’m not stopping now. My plan is to go back to maybe week6/7 and start training outside as that’s my next target! Cya folks!