How I Started Running | Couch to 5k | My first 5k race| Weight Loss & Fitness Journey

#c25k
HW: 252lbs | 114kg
CW: 196.4 | 89 kg
Height: 5'4

Helloooo ♡ I'm Ashley, I'm a certified personal trainer, powerlifter in the making and over halfway through my 100lb weight loss goal. This is my self proclaimed glow up year. Im on a mission to become my best self and I encourage you to do the same 💖
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⚝ Vids to watch to learn my story ⚝

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♡ FAQS ♡
⇢ What do you use to track your calories
Lifesum

⇢ Where do you live?
I'm an American living in London.

⇢ Video Editing
@ittostudios

[Daiziscool]

Anytime I am gonna go on my run, because of the fact I’m more scared of people than running, I always tell myself ‘this is my journey. This is for me, no one else, ’

[CAMILLALARSEN]

I started running 2 months ago so I loved this! And it’s not «just» a 5k, its a friggin 5k!!!

[georginataylor]

I’m so proud of you girl. I am 65 years old and started running the 0 - 5k. I can now run 10k non stop. Yes, I’m probably the slowest runner ever 🤣🤣 but as somebody said to ge recently, 5k ran fast and 5k ran slow is still 5k! You look terrific 🌹

[missxchief]

The first time I ran 5 mins straight was my greatest accomplishment. I believe if you can do 5mins you can go on and on..

[leahmcdermott]

My best tip in a race if you don’t want to head out too fast and burn out is to start towards the back of the race. I do Parkruns all the time and I love it but they tend to be super fast and I find that when I start near the front of the race, my pace is way quicker as I find that I’m subconsciously trying to compete with the other faster runners. It’s so difficult. When I start at the front, I be pushing myself way too hard & going way too fast. My average comfy 5K pace is around 28-30mins or 9-10m miles. When I start at the back, cause they’re usually slower, I can overtake at my own pace, there’s no pressure to go hard. That’s my tip 💕.

[itsyourgirlBEE]

Get it girl!! I just did a 20 minute run and feel so proud of myself, can only imagine completing a 5k 😍

[josettefleming]

I used to be a runner. I got injured and let it go. I miss it. You have encouraged me to start again.

[Sealegs]

Ok I love your videos! You’re so much easier to relate to than the 20 year old influencers showing their “journey” when they’re already fit. I’m proud of us!

[chrissyt]

This is exactly how people should view running, you've done brilliantly! I used to be an avid runner, 5ks, 10ks and I never felt fitter. Fast forward 2 babies later and I am so scared to try and get back to that level of intensive fitness because I know the long road I have ahead (no pun intended). You've inspired me to just suck it up and start, I'm not going to run 5km straight away, but I am going to celebrate all the wins just like you. Thank you.

[nahlaidr]

I'm literally trying to pluck up the courage to start a couch to 5k and run outside/at the gym. As someone who is extremely shy, this is motivating me

[taileilani]

It’s been 4 months since you posted this but I’m here to congratulate you!!💐 This is a milestone and deserves to be celebrated! Thank you for sharing your journey. Super inspiring 🤍

[heartquaked]

I’m so glad I found our channel today. Im starting a new fitness journey and love to see normal people doing the same. You’re inspiring. Thank you!!

[JSaucy]

I just completed Day 1 of the couch to 5K program and this video was so inspiring. Besides your journey, what I enjoy most about this video is that you don’t speak with empty/filler words. ❤

[CastawayTravelers]

This is awesome! Be proud! I’m proud of you!!!! I did my first 5K in February. Notice I said “did” because it was less than half ran but I finished! A friend was my motivation and she patiently waited at the finish line to cheer me on ❤️ We are now gathering more friends to sign up with us. We had one in May, have one in Sept, 2 in Nov, 1 in Dec, and a repeat of my first in Feb of next year….. I’ll run an entire one by February but my 80 extra lbs are keeping me slow for now LOL

YOU KEEP IT UP! ❤

[tanvihegde]

No, we do not minimize ourselves. ITS SO COOL THAT U RAN A It's not silly, its amazing and so so inspiring. I'm on Week 2 and this was such a great video. Your video come up on my youtube and i watched it. You have such an amazing and warm energy about you! Watching you so happy made me so happy!!!! :')

[IrieC_]

Congratulations 🎉. I remember the feeling of finishing C25K and doing my first 5K. Running becomes addictive. 😂

[anncleverley]

One of the most inspiring running videos I have ever seen and I have seen thousands. Well done Ashley. Just subscribed.

[michaelg.]

Just found your video and I loved it. I started my running at 56 years old (a little over a year ago). The grandpa run is how I started but since then I've run 10 5k races and am training for my fist 10k. You're attitude is awesome and I wish you all the best!!

[JorgePerez-djdk]

On my 5th attempt to stay consistent with couch to 5k & this was so inspirational seeing someone going through the same struggles and achieving it gave me alot of inspiration. Definitely more encouraged to see it through

[Marikasword]

Your open with "look at me, I'm a runner" 😂 I've never felt more seen! I'm also on my running journey - ty for your video and congrats!