Introduce Yourself
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Hey! Nice to meet you guys, I'm Sarah. I recently graduated medical school and have begun my residency in Neurology. I'm really hoping to maintain some resemblance of fitness over the next few years. My goal is to run 20 miles a week and finish July with 80 miles.0
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Hi all i'm Funmi, i live in the UK and 46yrs.
Started with c25k about 2 years ago completed and continued running then stopped due to injury started again this year stopped again for about 3 week and now back on track. Currently on my last week of my 5km programme and hope to keep it up this time around. Hoping to lose a total of 10kg and get toned in the process and thereafter.0 -
Hi, I'm new to the group, I just found the July challenge thread by accident! I'm new to running, only started in January this year. I've accomplished a few personal goals with my personal best of 5km in 38 mins this past weekend.
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I just joined today. I need some extra motivation with fitness and running.0
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Hi, I'm Rianne and I live in San Diego. I'm a recreational (for fun-ish) runner. I've been running regularly until this past January, when I completed (more like survived) the Dopey Challenge at Disney World. Then, had to take a very long recovery break, due to injury.
I'm joining this club because I want to get my groove back. I also created future running goals that I want to meet and beat (i.e., Carlsbad 5000), not merely survive.0 -
Hi I'm Helen. I joined one of the challenges briefly in April but tried too much too soon after pneumonia. Back on track now so rejoining. I was the girl at school who would do anything to get out of PE but a few years ago I discovered I actually quite liked exercise. I went along to a running club they did at my gym and was hooked. I'll never be the fastest but I like it and its my time, fitted around the family. 2nd 10k in a couple of weeks. Last I did 59 mins and at the start of the year I was hoping to beat it but after the long break for illness its not going to happen. Still hoping for a decent time but still got some distance work to do.0
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Hi, I'm Chris and live in Sacramento. I run primarily run to do races and win medals, love the bling! I have completed several 1/2 marathons, a few 10ks and 5ks. I am training for my first full marathon which is in December (CIM). Excited to meet such a great group of runners.0
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Hey everyone! My name is Sam and I'm 23 years old. My husband recently deployed and I decided it was time to start making positive changes in my life and a part of that is running. I haven't really started yet but I have gotten to where on an average day I walk about 15k to 20k steps (mostly with my dogs) and I'm very active with my Fitbit- if you want to add me just let me know! I am participating in a 5k at the end of August and I really want to be able to run the whole thing but never in my life have I been good at running and usually I can't finish a mile without breaks. I can't wait to be involved in this group as I continue to work towards my goals!1
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Diana, 46
Miami
Trying to become a runner (never too late, right?)
Be well!1 -
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I'm Laurie from the Central Coast of California, I just saw the Group Invitation, so joining a little late (7/18). I've run off and on for years, 5K being my distance. Never really enjoyed running unless it was on a trail, but last year 6 weeks before my 55th B-Day I decided I needed to celebrate my day by running City to the Sea Half Marathon. Did it in 2hours 20minutes, loved it. Ran Big Sur Half the next month with a 2:10. December saw shoulder surgery, long recovery time. Lost the momentum. I'm back, yet inconsistent. I'm running SLO ULTRA Wild Cherry Canyon - Half Marathon - September 10. 13.1 miles, trail, 2,400 ft. elevation - Need to do some serious training NOW. Biggest concern is dropping weight to get up those hills!
Looking forward to being part of this group challenge.0 -
Hi everyone, "slightly" late to the running challenge this month but I'll be sure of making an impression in August. I've recently started the C25K program and have finished the 2nd week, so far so good! I'm hoping to use this to allow me to take part in my local Parkrun to begin with and perhaps go as far as taking part in a Marathon! All the best to everyone here
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Hi. I'm Patrick, 32, and I live in southern AZ. I really enjoy running and have started doing it more and more recently so I figured I'd cut to the chase and join a running group. I did a marathon years ago that I don't really count but more recently I've been doing mud runs of various lengths and will be pushing for a Spartan Trifecta next year (if I can afford the dang thing). The main reason I'm looking for a good running group is because I've decided I'm going to run a 100km (not an official race just for fun) and I am always open to advice/suggestions. I've got the mental side of things down but I have a really good habit of diving in head first and guessing how deep the pool is about the time I break the water.
Also I need running friends so feel free to add me, motivation and expertise are always welcome.0 -
Welcome to the group Most of the chitchat goes on in the monthly threads so check out the July 2016 challenge thread if you haven't yet. 0
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Hi all - I'm Marie. New to running this year. I have always absolutely hated anything to do with running in the past and this year was like a lightbulb switched on. I love it....most days. I've worked up to a solid 4 miles without stopping and can do that 4-5 x a week. My sister and I have committed to the Charleston HM in January 2017. As we work up to the training weeks for that, we have decided to do some shorter distances as well. We are doing a Ride and Run 10k in September that I am currently training for.
In my non-fitness life, I am a teacher so I am currently off for summer and run in the early AM (hot and humid here in the piedmont of NC) but I switch to mid afternoon when I get started with school once late August arrives.
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Hi, I'm Jess. Getting back into running. In high school I played soccer and ran cross country. After high school, I still continued to play on a select team for soccer, and run every once in a while, that slowly faded off though. The last time I ran a race was almost 3 years ago. I've fallen off the wagon and am in the process of motivating myself to get back up, brush myself off and get to running again.0
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Hi! My name is Lucy and I'm definitely not a runner. I like to run but I don't run for nothing. If there isn't a place or destination in mind, I get sidetracked easily. Usually I run on the treadmill early morning or outside late evening. Having said that, I've set a really low goal (25 miles by the end of August) but I'm excited to try this with everyone!
Good luck! (P.S. - If I stop posting on here assume it's because I'm just a little bit dead inside lol)
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Hi there! I'm Alex, 27, live in the UK. Avoided any exercise other than horse riding like the plague until recently; I started with a C25K about three and a half months ago. I'm now up to 5 miles at a stretch!0
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Hi I'm Chandra! I'm 29 years old and live in the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada. I am aiming for consistency. I want to run 5km 3-4 times a week.
This group looks like a fun way to reach new goals! 1 -
Hi, I'm Ariane, I live in the North East of Scotland and run on the most amazing ever-changing beach.
I run for fun and for contrast to the time in front of the computer - as well as to stay fit for long mountain walks on the West Coast. I'm happy if I'm running between 3 and 5km 4-6 x a week.
Great to be part of a dedicated group. Consistent posting and tracking is a new thing for me so will have to see if I can keep that part going along with the running.1 -
Hello All!
I'm Jessica and I've been running for about 8 months now. It was my New Year's resolution to start and complete the c25k program. To motivate myself, I signed up for a 5 mile race about a month after I figured I'd complete the program. My goals were to run the entire 5 miles and complete it in under an hour. I achieved all of my goals and now I'm hooked.
I've done a few 5k's and I've started trail running which I LOVE! I also signed up for my first half marathon coming up in November. I found a training plan online and I've been keeping up with it. I'm a little terrified, but hoping to run the entire thing (probably very slowly).
I'm excited about this group and I'd love to make some new mfp runner friends. Feel free to add me!!1 -
Hello to all, My name is Ed I'm very new to running just started at 56 and slightly overweight (about 15 lbs) and diabetic. I'm using the Couch to 5k to build up to running not really sure about doing a 5k just something to keep me motivated. Would love to see if anyone else in this world has decided to start running later in life.
@epr3996 - Welcome!
On August 21, 2011, at the tender age of 55, I decided I'd see whether I could turn myself into a runner. I found a 5K program that called for starting with intervals of walk 1 minute, run 3 minutes. I went out and found I could only run for 1 minute before I had to slow to a walk. Built myself a 2 week remedial training program to get to the point where I could start the 5K program.
Early October 2011, I achieved my initial goal weight (13 lbs. higher than my current target weight) and finished the 5K program. Felt obligated to run a 5K after I got through that program, but for quite a while I wasn't so sure I was willing to put up with the administrative hassle of a race just to run 3 miles.
Five years later, at age 60, I'm in training for my 3rd marathon. I think I might like to learn to run cross country this fall, but it's hard to fit that in around all the road races I want to run.1 -
My name is Victoria.
I've never been much of a runner, but my New Year's Resolution last year was to run a 5k every month. And I have fallen in love with running. This year I have already done 12! And i'm training for my first 10k for this next month. :-)
Needless to say, i'm happy and thought this group would be nice.0 -
Hello, I am Johnny, just ran across this group thought I would throw my name in the hat. I am in my late 40's so my miles are not that high but working on quality and not quantity. So thought I would reach out for some accountability partners.
I typically run 3 runs, with one bike/run brick workout a week. So somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 miles a week.0 -
johnnylloyd0618 wrote: »Hello, I am Johnny, just ran across this group thought I would throw my name in the hat. I am in my late 40's so my miles are not that high but working on quality and not quantity. So thought I would reach out for some accountability partners.
I typically run 3 runs, with one bike/run brick workout a week. So somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 miles a week.
That's great! Check in on the September thread and post your monthly goal and then post your progress as often as you like 1 -
Hi I'm Jenn, and I wanted to join the group to have the extra motivation needed to get back into the swing of running. I love to run, and have competed in several 5K runs, River to River Relay Run, and a Half Marathon. With the loss of a fellow runner at the beginning of the year it has been hard to get back out and run. I have gone a few times out, but never the distance or speed I used to go. I have signed up for a 5K run for next weekend to get things going. I would give myself a goal of running 20 miles this month, although I hope to go much further.0
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Hi I'm a new runner. Just one month in. Hit my first goal of running 5km I thought stopping. This month I plan to run a 5 km charity race And start a 10 k training plan. Looking to find virtual running friends so we can inspire each other.
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Hi, I'm Diane from Minnesota.
I'm 53 and haven't run in 30+ years. So I am a beginner, very beginner.
I am here to get encouragement and give encouragement. If I can do it anyone can. I am recovering from injuries and wanted to lose weight. So I started myfitnesspal.com to get a good start. Now I want more than to just lose weight.
My goals aren't to run in a marathon or triathlon, just to get healthier and stronger. And I feel stronger and my blood pressure has dropped from 160/94 (Back in May) to 136/84, and this is after stopping BP meds! I have also lost 17 pounds since May.
I started a 3 month workout challenge that required 10 minutes of running 3 weeks ago. This challenge only requires 10 minutes 4 days a week along with some cardio and weights.
When I first started I could only run 5 minutes at a time, (and was so winded it took me a good 5 minutes to breath normal again!) I couldn't do a mile let alone 10 minutes. I am now up to 20 minutes without keeling over. I am catching my second wind right now but burning out at the end of 20 minutes. My thighs hurt, lol! But I keep going. I'm averaging a 11.5 minute mile, not fast I know, but faster than when I started. I run about 4 to 6 times a week.
I remember running in the army and liking it once I'd been running about a month. I remember catching my second, third, and fourth wind so to speak. I am doing warm ups before running, just like in the army. The last thing I want is an injury.
I look forward to completely this challenge and continuing on with the next.
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Hi everyone I'm christy, I'm 22 years old. I live in Arizona and considering how hot it gets down here, I really enjoy running, hiking and the outdoors. I used to do cross country in high school but during college I stopped running as much. My goal is to get back into it this September with the help of this month's running challenge, shooting for 50 miles this month. If anyone wants to motivate each other, feel free to add me as a friend here. I like to post pictures of my meals and progress updates 0
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Hi everyone my name is Julie, I am 33 years old. I live in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario in Canada. I have ran for many years and then I got pregnant. So I have not ran consistently for the past year and I am itching to get back into a good running routine. My son is 10 months old now so there is no excuse not to run. I am also going back to work in a week so I would like to get a good running routine between, working and family life. The great thing is that he loves his BOB stroller so I can go for hours and not one little peep from his Royal Highness.
I hope to join the October running challenge and get motivated into running again because I loved it. We are planning on having a second child but I also am planning on running throughout the pregnancy or for as long as I can. Feel free to add me as a friend always looking for more support!!! Happy that I came across this group.2 -
Hi all. I'm finally getting around to posting an introduction. My name is Chastity and I'm a 33 year old happily married adopted mom of four wonderful children. i live in West Tennessee but get to travel all over the us. Five months ago I miscarried a set of much wanted triplets at five months along. I had gotten you to 240 pounds and a size 22 and was miserable. Before the miscarriage I had lost three other pregnancies. I have polycystic ovary syndrome and IBS,the type varies depending on how my body wants to act.
My husband is an over the road truck driver and I am always on the road with him. Obviously this makes eating healthy and getting exercise extremely difficult sometimes. So...what did I do? My husband bought a gas powered generator and cooking items such as a skillet and toaster oven so that I can cook in the truck. I do my best to keep between 1000-1200 calories per day even when I run. It works for me and I don't get tired or worn out.
I have lost almost 73 pounds in right at four months. I have gone from a size 22 down to almost a size 6. My energy levels have skyrocketed and I am learning to eat and be healthier. I starred running at 220 pounds and could barely get in a mile in 30 minutes. I .now can run 4 miles in anywhere between 58 minutes to 1 hour 4 minutes depending on my terrain. I love to run. It's the only thing that keeps me sane. It is so amazing what a body can do if you just give it an opportunity. I run in the grass,I run in truck stops. I run in the hills I'd I can find them. Every opportunity I'm out there and I run. I'm actually planning my first5k next month .0
