New running friends!

julianniebananie

Hi everyone! My name's Julie and I'm very new to running, but I would really enjoy it if I got more friends on here that are runners!

I'm currently working on a run/walk program that will get me to a point where I can easily run for thirty minutes straight, which is a big goal for me right now. Another goal is to run four miles straight.

Is anyone doing anything similar? If anyone wants to add me-- newbie or veteran runners alike-- that would be great!

MNLittleFinn

Lots of folks doing C25K which is pretty much that. Welcome to the running community....Running gets addictive. I ran my first 5k distance in December, and now, ran 12.2 miles today, improvement can come fast or slow. just stick with it and you'll love it.

MobyCarp

A run/walk program to get to running 30 minutes straight is exactly where I started in 2011. If it turns out that you like running, that can be a gateway to running a lot longer than 30 minutes and farther than 4 miles, eventually. It worked out well for me; stick with it, and it can work out well for you, too.

mistyh10

I started not even running a mile without stopping a year ago...today I ran my first 10K nonstop! My advice...don't let yourself feel intimidated! You can be as great as you are willing to push yourself. It is very addicting though!! :-)

julianniebananie

Thank you all so much for the positive words!

rrcoffey

I once was someone who would run only if being chased by a zombie, but now I do it for FUN - LOL! Small goals yield great rewards! Congrats on starting your program...this is an awesomely supportive community, whether your goal is to run a marathon or around the block

dewd2

That is terrific. Great job!

My only advice is to take it slow. Stick to the program and keep it fun.

Good luck.

STrooper

I, too, started with a run/walk program in 2013 once I started going for distance (although I could go about 6-miles, albeit it relatively slowly). Before that I just walked/hiked to build up my endurance over the three years from 2010 until 2013. Seven months later, I did my first marathon..ran/walked the entire way.

Elise4270

Good luck! Running is rewarding, freeing, and affords some great friends!

julianniebananie

Thank you all for the support! I'm really looking forward to this journey.

tadman662

Hi! I'm new here too! I started running in 2014 with the 5k101 program. I was so out of shape that it took me a lot longer than eight weeks to finish! I would repeat a week until I was able to get that particular run/walk segment down. It felt so great to be able to run 30 minutes straight the first few times I was able to do so! Like I was given a gift! Best of wishes to you in your running journey!

WhatMeRunning

I was convinced I would not be able to run as an adult due to a knee injury in my 20's, that and being so obese. Turns out I was wrong. After starting out by walking, and then running for short periods on those walks, I found I can run just fine.

Good luck! You can do this!

michellemybelll

Veteran runner here! It took me years to enjoy it, didn't really start doing it regularly until post -undergrad years. Keep at it, it'll be worth it! The endorphins kick *kitten*

greghenley1

I am a middle of the pack runner that is currently training for my first ultra marathon (a 50K). I really have fell in love with this sport over the last year. I truly believe that anyone can run and have fun at it. I think everyone here started at one point with a run/walk program (I still use one for my long runs). Good luck and welcome to your new addiction!!

newmom_2012

I am on week 7 of 8 on c25k. I'm doing a half marathon in December so this is step one of my training program.

ka97

Slowish, mid-pack, over 40 yr old runner with a bad ankle. I'm petty much limited to half marathon distance, but I'm ok with that. And I dabble in triathlon during the spring and summer.

apullum

I did C25K in September 2013, got injured and stopped running for a year, then repeated the program in January 2015 and haven't stopped since. It was a struggle for me to run a full minute at first. I finished my first half marathon last weekend, and I ran most of it and walked 2-3 miles near the end. My goal next time is to run the whole thing. I'm not a fast runner but I'm persistent.