Calling all runners...

fat_bearded_runner

For all runners. No matter what age, what level. Surround yourself here with other runners. Feel free to comment, introduce urself and add each other for endless inspiration. I'm new to running at 37 years old and I have no idea how this is going to pan out, but I have heard that runners are like one big family so lets support each other.

yirara

Hello there! I represent the extra slow runners club here. But I run, hence I'm a runner

KarenSmith2018

Welcome. Its been a journey but I'm totally in love!

fat_bearded_runner

Yiara, I think we're in the same club. I did feel a great sense of achievement though after my run today.

Inspirationalwaterjug

Hellllo!

fat_bearded_runner

Hey there !

AlphaHowls

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10816823/december-2020-monthly-running-challenge/p1

Lots of fun runners here!

xcazax

Hi
I have been running off and on for years. Really planning on upping the ante next year though and am hoping to complete my first marathon (started training 2 weeks ago). Did my first half marathon last year and at that point decided that I didn't want to do anything longer than that but then this year something changed in me. I am also definitely a plodder. What has helped keep me going in the latter part of this year has been signing up to virtual challenges (definitely pushed me out of the door when lazyitis might have taken over).

RunsWithBees

I started running for the first time in my life at age 39 and have loved it ever since! My true passion is trail running (but I also run pavement) My favorite thing to do is run downhill... it feels like flying! Feel free to add me and happy running to all!

fat_bearded_runner

RunWithBees, hi there. I have just bought some new Karrimor trainers (for road/tarmac). I'd like to eventually do some full on trail running. What footwear do u use?

LoveyChar

Runner here and I started a little later too, mid thirties! Running is my addiction. Feel free to add me!

Adding: I ran my first Marathon this year, Austin Marathon in February, and I was training for 2021 until it was cancelled/date changed and downgraded to Half. I deferred it and now I'm looking forward to Texas Trail Running Festival Marathon 2021!

RunsWithBees

fat_bearded_runner wrote: »

RunWithBees, hi there. I have just bought some new Karrimor trainers (for road/tarmac). I'd like to eventually do some full on trail running. What footwear do u use?

Ummm... really wish I could recommend some but you just happened to pick the one wrong runner to ask... let’s just say I’m an “unconventional” runner I don’t wear shoes I never set out to be a barefoot runner, it just happened this way but it’s so fun I’ve been at it for 7 years and it works for me. I’m sure someone else has some good shoe recommendations for you though!

Inspirationalwaterjug

LoveyChar wrote: »

Runner here and I started a little later too, mid thirties! Running is my addiction. Feel free to add me!

Adding: I ran my first Marathon this year, Austin Marathon in February, and I was training for 2021 until it was cancelled/date changed and downgraded to Half. I deferred it and now I'm looking forward to Texas Trail Running Festival Marathon 2021!

Don't forget about tejas trails they're still doing races too !

LoveyChar

heytimsla wrote: »

LoveyChar wrote: »

Runner here and I started a little later too, mid thirties! Running is my addiction. Feel free to add me!

Adding: I ran my first Marathon this year, Austin Marathon in February, and I was training for 2021 until it was cancelled/date changed and downgraded to Half. I deferred it and now I'm looking forward to Texas Trail Running Festival Marathon 2021!

Don't forget about tejas trails they're still doing races too !

Loving it, they are! They're running at least one every month. That's who's putting on the festival!

I see that you're a trail runner!

mnbvcxzlkjhgfdsa12

I like to think of myself as a runner - more thinking than doing a lot of the time though! When I get into it I love it, but I get out of the habit easily and then I have to start again, I must have done C25K at least 6 times.... I’m back at it again this year now the temperature has cooled down in South Florida.Hoping this will be the time it sticks!

142jmh

Just signed up for my first 50km! I'm terrified super excited

dewd2

heytimsla wrote: »

LoveyChar wrote: »

Runner here and I started a little later too, mid thirties! Running is my addiction. Feel free to add me!

Adding: I ran my first Marathon this year, Austin Marathon in February, and I was training for 2021 until it was cancelled/date changed and downgraded to Half. I deferred it and now I'm looking forward to Texas Trail Running Festival Marathon 2021!

Don't forget about tejas trails they're still doing races too !

I'll be running Bandera 100k on Jan 9th. I think there's still a few spots open

yirara

fat_bearded_runner wrote: »

Yiara, I think we're in the same club. I did feel a great sense of achievement though after my run today.

Fantastic! Btw, I do love you username!

samthepanda

Hi. I didnt start running til i was in my 40s. Had a great running buddy for a while but then they had to stop due to injuries. Without the discipline of meeting someone else at a set time i am rubbish about getting out. Last November i joined a local group and they a lovely bunch, had a great few weeks, then got pneumonia, back for 3 weeks and we went into lockdown! Back now and trying to get back into a rhythm. Ran my first half last year, if it goes ahead i have a place in next years event.

LoveyChar

dewd2 wrote: »

heytimsla wrote: »

LoveyChar wrote: »

Runner here and I started a little later too, mid thirties! Running is my addiction. Feel free to add me!

Adding: I ran my first Marathon this year, Austin Marathon in February, and I was training for 2021 until it was cancelled/date changed and downgraded to Half. I deferred it and now I'm looking forward to Texas Trail Running Festival Marathon 2021!

Don't forget about tejas trails they're still doing races too !

I'll be running Bandera 100k on Jan 9th. I think there's still a few spots open

One day I'll run it, that's a dream of mine...

spiriteagle99

I started running about 9 years ago, at age 54. My first two years were plagued with injuries from doing too much too soon, but eventually it more or less resolved and I was able to continue running regularly. I did my first HM in 2014, my first full in 2015. I've done 5 marathons so far, including Boston in 2018. I start training for a spring marathon this week. I have no idea whether it will be allowed to happen, but I'm acting as if it will. I run 35-40 mpw normally, more when training for a race, of course.