Anybody Run?

yelovetter

I can't say I'm a runner, but I am getting there.

I began training about this time last year for the Star Wars 10k at Disneyland (Jan '16). I wasn't in any kind of shape when I started training, but by the time race day came along, I did manage to drop a shirt size (registered for a 2x shirt, needed to return it for an XL). My finishing time was above the mandated 100 minutes (108 minutes), but they let me finish and handed me a medal and I had never been more proud of myself.

When registrations opened for the 2017 event, I went all in and I'm presently training for the Rebel Challenge (10k Saturday; half on Sunday). I've been ramping up my runs over the last couple of months and actually ran 6.63 miles the other day. Proud to say that I cut 21 minutes off of my 10k time since January (89 min and change now) so I'm pretty close to where I want to be. I have been using a run/walk ratio of 1/2 min and that's working well. I'm hoping by race day to have a ratio of 2/1 instead.

At any rate, I still tell people they're welcome to run with me, but be prepared to do a LOT of walking! Feel free add me

ChelzFit

I have ran ever since I was 13 and really picked up running in college. After having 2 babies I kind of sidelined running for a while and just picked it about 6 months ago. I am running 3 times a week, 3 miler, 4miler, and a 6 miler being my longest. Now of course I am dealing with a knee issue and the doc think it might me meniscus, I am getting a second opinion and probably an MRI to figure out what exactly is going on. I am still running because I have no pain, just stiffness on and off after my runs. I am hoping for the best because I really have started to enjoy running!

curlsintherack

I'm not sure what I do is running. I call it more of a slow lumbering but whatever it is I do it 3x per week 2 shorter 4 mile runs on weekdays and 1 longer very slow run on the weekends. i justran my first half marathon about 2 weeks ago my time was okish but can use improvement and finishing 85th out of 90 was a reason to come back and hit it harder.

I can always use new running friends feel free to add me.

Naija82

I'm finding my love for running again, started at the end of 2012 and was a regular running up to October 2015, started back at it in the last couple of months.

I remembered when I started running, I hated it, my legs hurt and I thought it was the worse torture ever but slowly with time my body got used to it and I was able to run further and for longer. I'm quite a slow runner but I get there in the end. There was a time I could barely run 1 mile but now I have a few marathons and half marathons under my belt. For those starting out, keep at it you'll get there and you will smile at those early days.

I rarely run with music now (I used to grasp in horror at the thought), just me and my thoughts, I tend to get really lost in my runs that I could probably pass someone I know and not register seeing them, lol.

Naija82

epr3996 wrote: »

I started running or Jogging as I like to call it 2 1/2 months ago looking to lose some weight and get off some daily pills. I find it harder and harder to not be bored while running any suggestions i've tried different routes and different music but still bored after 10 minutes or less!

How often do you run and how far? If you are running the same distance at the same pace on the same days it can get a bit boring. Why not switch it up with some speed sessions or hill work? It doesn't have to be too structured. You can try jogging slowly then running from lamp post to lamp post (or trees or whatever) for a few minutes and then back to running slowly.

BasicGreatGuy

Being an Ultra runner, I love running, especially long distance. I look forward to getting up before dawn (most times) on Saturday (my LSD), and running for hours upon hours (4 - 6+). During the week, I run 10 - 13 miles a day.

Bamafit11

I run 3 to 5 miles 6 days a week and lift weights about an hour 5 days a week with ab work the other two days.

niblue

Another runner here. Did C25K in 2014 then pretty much took 2015 off but have been back running since earlier this year. Most of my runs are 5K's or 10K's with the occasional longer run (10 miles being the longest so far). Not done any proper races so far but have entered the London Winter 10K in February and the Edinburgh half-marathon in May.

Wife2MrPerfect

Congratulations on your success!!

I love seeing other runners here.
I started running @ 14yrs old! We lived in the country so I was privy to beautiful mornings out on the dirt roads of Texas! I became addicted!
It's my problem solver for everything.
I am an O' dark thirty runner. There is nothing better than finishing an awesome run while the world is waking up around you.
If anyone is looking for a runner friend, feel free to add me:)

ysoto2014

Running is my therapy I get work and personal things in order. I just feel like it helps clear my head to handle things and helps my run go by faster. I've lost 45 pounds total 12 or so since joining MFP. Only thing is going through my shoes every 3 months! Think I'm going to get fit for some at a running store.