Every finish has a first step.

Meet people from the C25K community who took on something new. Theirs are three of the stories shared in our Success Stories album, which holds more than 1,000 photos.

Her first 5K, at 44.

Kelly Sanchez: Kelly shared that she began running with C25K at age 44. Her first race was a 5K Color Run, which she finished in 54 minutes. Later she completed a half marathon, using both running and walking.

From C25K to a first 10K.

Brian Sommers: Brian shared this race photo about a year after he began C25K. It marked his first 10K, a new distance for him.

Six miles. Her first race.

Brooke Deegan: Brooke shared a group photo from her first race, the six-mile Great River Bridge Run, which she dated May 21, 2011.

See all 1,000+ photos in the Success Stories album on Facebook. Every one started with a first step.