Introduce Yourself
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Hi, my name is Karen, I am very new to running but my husband says I need to do more than walk. I’m hoping this challenge will be what I need.1
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Hi. I’m Staci - I am 47, and not a runner, but I dream of being one. I’ve tried many times and just can’t seem to get very far. Trying again with smaller, hopefully more achievable goals this time. I just want to try to have fun this time - no time or distance goals at this time. Love reading running posts from all you pros!4
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Hello! I have been an on-and-off, half-hearted runner for a few years, gave it up entirely, then started again and for some reason really got into it this time. I built up my distance run to 15 miles, then got plantar fasciitis in one foot that sidelined me the last nearly two months. I am getting back to it, am running a half marathon in February, and would love to train for a full marathon after that.2
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I'm Lesa. Turned 40 last summer, figure it's time to finally lose this extra 20 pounds I've been whining about these last few years.1
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Hello! Really love dancing more but running... Has a nice ring, I'm a runner. Used to run 3 miles a day or more but gained way too much weight so I'm getting back in it.
My goal is to run about 20-30 miles a week by June. So far, slowly improving day by day. Thanks for the group. I look forward to hearing about everyone's successes.3 -
Good morning! Off and on runner (okay, jogger.... okay, mostly off) for years. Did my first 10K last year, and then ... stopped running. But I'm 44 and I'm starting to think I want to be healthy when I'm 60, and I'm single so there's always "how do I look", and going running is the simplest thing - just pull on the shoes and go. I tend to think well when I'm running, sooooo.... I do best with motivation, so that's why I'm here! I am currently working on just getting back up to 10K. My goals for this month (Jan) were to:
1) Run at least 3x a week, to reach 10 miles a week by the end of the month
2) Do bodyweight exercises at least 2x a week
3) and start logging my food regularly
I'm currently doing 3.5 miles+ at about 11:30 pace, following one of the Garmin pre-set plans. My goal is to do 10Ks regularly by April at a 10:00 pace, logging at least 12 miles a week.
I'm currently in the northern area of Houston 'burbs, using a Garmin Forerunner. I welcome friends both here and on Garmin Connect! (Still learning those other apps and connections.... blah.)1 -
Good morning! Off and on runner (okay, jogger.... okay, mostly off) for years. Did my first 10K last year, and then ... stopped running. But I'm 44 and I'm starting to think I want to be healthy when I'm 60, and I'm single so there's always "how do I look", and going running is the simplest thing - just pull on the shoes and go. I tend to think well when I'm running, sooooo.... I do best with motivation, so that's why I'm here! I am currently working on just getting back up to 10K. My goals for this month (Jan) were to:
1) Run at least 3x a week, to reach 10 miles a week by the end of the month
2) Do bodyweight exercises at least 2x a week
3) and start logging my food regularly
I'm currently doing 3.5 miles+ at about 11:30 pace, following one of the Garmin pre-set plans. My goal is to do 10Ks regularly by April at a 10:00 pace, logging at least 12 miles a week.
I'm currently in the northern area of Houston 'burbs, using a Garmin Forerunner. I welcome friends both here and on Garmin Connect! (Still learning those other apps and connections.... blah.)
Welcome! I am near you in the north Houston 'burbs!0 -
Hi WP here,
Running on and off.
Started with MFP just last month. Using Nike app to log my runs which are mainly on Treadmill. Since started again I try to go 3x on average per week.
Location is Singapore.
Goal is to get 40-50km per month.1 -
Joining because I'm trying to get back into running after quite a bit of time off. I used to have a monthly goal of 50 miles a month which was a good amount for me. Did that for a few years with my trusty Labrador companion, but she's 12 now and can't run anymore and I pretty much stopped myself. I'd like to get back into the habit because I know it was good for my physical and mental health (except for those months when I put it off until the end and drove myself crazy trying to catch up.) I'm starting slow, well, I'm ALWAYS slow, but I'm shooting for 20 miles this month and hope to build from there.4
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Hello everyone,
Love running, but I change it up with other forms of exercise so my mileage per week varies. On a weekday morning I go about 3-4 miles and like to do a longer run (5-6 miles) on the weekend. Hills, flats, steady pace, intervals, I try not to get stuck in a rut.2 -
Oops I introduced myself in the monthly challenge!🤦 🥺 I shall just try it again here...
I am new and to this whole running business. I have always wanted to run but never pushed myself hard enough to really give it a go.
I am a stay at home mom of a 3 year old and a 3 month old and I really want to set a good example for the kids be even more I really want some time to myself and make it a healthy habit. Today I started week 3 of C25k and I am doing it every other day, I am also doing a 30 day planking challenge.
Everyone around me is pretty sedentary and I am hoping sharing this experience with other newbies and long time runners will help to motivate me. My long term goal is to be able to run in some 5ks in the area.
Thanks for reading my novel introduction and thank you in advance for the support. 😊2 -
I love jogging, but I'm not that hardcore like I'd want to be. Didn't think i would ever say that before... but these past two years have completely changed. I lost excess weight and have done three 5ks. Awesome ish! I plan to do a 10k by the end of the year.
I'm sooo excited to find a group like this. 3 -
Hi - new to this group. My name is Stephanie and in the past 3 years running has been my outlet. I never ran in high school and actually quit volleyball and softball because we had to run "the mile" ... yet here I am running all over. Happy to meet you all 4
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Hello ... it's been years since I've ran. I started today with walk/jog intervals. As a 33 year old mom of 3 (ages 12, 10 and 1) I'm wanting to get back into shape and stay around on this Earth a little longer for them. Plus weight loss would be a plus haha. Looking for helpful forums and fun challenges 😊1
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Please post a little something here if you are new to the group and/or challange.
My name is Stan. I will be creating each thread to log your runs at the end of each previous month.
I am also the creater and administrator of this group.
I was an on and off runner. When I was growing up, I ran because of the sports I was playing at the time. By highschool, I stuck with football and wrestling. never did do track or cross country. I tried out for the wrestling team in college but too many studs. After college, sports was still a part of me. Mostly pickup basketball games or spring softball leagues. When I reached the end of my 30's I became a slouch. I then started running as a way to loose weight. Since October of 2013, I began running consistently. I now have a 10K and half marathon under my belt. I have another 10K at the end of May and hope to do my first full marathon in December. I guess you may say, I caught the runners bug. I hope (for whatever reason you got here) you will learn to enjoy running too.
Thank you for this challenge! I have found that challenges inspire me.0 -
So I started weight lifting when I was 14. They offered it as a PE elective in my HS in LA, CA. I fell madly, deeply in love with it! Still am! However, stuff happened in my life and left me with an unhealthy weight gain over a 5 year period. I lost myself. Two years ago my husband had a heart attack (young). That was the wake up call. That year I lost 80 lbs and kept them off until the end of last year when I started gaining again. Terrified, I came to these challenges to help me get back on track!
I started out running on the treadmill (it was way too hot out here to run outside, and I live in a pretty bad neighborhood), during the time I was losing the 80 lbs. I got up to 4 miles running straight through. Then I lost my way for a few months, so when I started up again I got my husband and my dad and we started walking briskly (in a better neighborhood). Now I am back to intervals of running and walking trying to build up my stamina again. It feels so good! I have some old injuries that flair up, but I do PT and try to be kind to my body. I will NOT stop running because I love it too much. I would love to be able to do 5k again and work up to 10k and beyond.1 -
Hi! I'm Tony (FlintFlash) and I was never much of the athletic type. Didn't start running until about 6 years ago, when my son ran cross-country in highschool and started running in 5K's around the area. Started out slow, but eventually got to the point where I really enjoyed running (even ran a sub-7 minute mile a few times....not bad for a fat 50 year old...lol). 2 years ago, I was training for my first half-marathon and developed a serious swollen knee. Doctor put the ol' "No more running for a while" foot down. Soon after, I became WAY LAZY and put 40 pounds back on. Time to get back out there (yes, I have been cleared to run again). Hoping to get some inspiration and support to get myself running regularly again. THANKS !! 0
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An introduction: Very average runner who is trying to become a bit more above average. I've run 8 or 9 half marathons, a few 8 and 10ks, a few other various miles, and a few dozen 5ks. Most recent half: 2:04:57. I'd love to break 2:00.
Other hobbies include: typing on forums, watering plants, grading essays
Goals: Full marathon and then an ultra. May a sprint-tri??
Enjoys: pina coladas, taking walks in the rain
See ya'll in the monthly challenge.1 -
Hi all! 24 year old from Houston now, born in PA, still adjusting to the summer heat. Always been a lifter but some family heart problems and a cardio-club type fiancé have got me running the last year or so. Ran the Austin half in February and signed up for the full (!) next year (8 mo away).
Goals: survive the marathon
Non-running hobbies: lifting, rock climbing, cooking, gardening, long walks on a short beach
Excited for the challenge!0 -
HI ther Terry for Wa. starting again after a long layoff. working towards 5k's and sprint triathlon. progressing slowly
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Hi I'm Lori. I'm excited to have found this group. I run 3-4 times a week with my dog, around 15-20 miles a week. Started running at age 45 and have been running for about 3 years. I don't run many races, but 10k is prob my fav distance. I don't know many runners so, looking forward to being part of this group. 6
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Hi all, I'm Bob and am also excited to find this group. Was always heavy most of my life and never a runner .... avoided most everything I could that required it. I began running in early 2015 as an add-on to exercise that I began on a get-myself-out of a hole weight loss mission. Had a a pretty good ride for a bit .... ran a number of 5k's, nothing very fast but could do about 8:30ish pace which I was very happy with as there's no way I could have even done that in High School. I did a few 10K's and a couple of 12's as well. Went from 270 pounds to low 180's. Then, I kind of got away from things the last year or so .... way too much to explain here, but just not a happy place .... and running had been that for me so have really tried to get back into things the last few months. I had put about half that weight loss back on and much already back off and logging about 70 miles a month the last few months. If my body allows, I hope to build some more mileage up and stick with this. That is if I survive this brilliant idea of trying the Kenai River Half-Marathon on Sunday I know I haven't put the training in to do outright and likely carrying too much weight still, but I plan on a "Jeffed version", likely 1M run, .25 M walk and see if I can manage that way. I don't have too many run-based friends here and a number of others are no longer active from my early days .... so happy to accept any requests. I can be as quiet of a supporter as you like, or if you like to message /chat more, I'm usually always game for that too! 5
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Hi all,
I’m Lizzie I’m in Huddersfield in the UK. I’m just starting out on couch 2 5k I’d like to push up to 10k eventually.1 -
Hi I’m Smiley! I am a former Track and Field, long distance Road Runner trying to get back. In 18 days I will run my first half marathon and road race in over 6 years. Currently, I hope to finish strong. Next year the goal is to qualify for Boston.4
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Hi I'm Sonya in Toronto, Ontario. I took up running as an fitness activity that I could do anytime, anywhere and with little equipment. Well, I fell in with the 'wrong' crowd and thanks to their encouragement I have since completed 6 marathons, a number of 5 ks - halfs and numerous trail races. In the last few years I have also explored triathlon. I've always been slow, but also always got it done!
Due to life I have been putting myself and my health last for the last year or so. I am finally ready to take control and make changes again. I have set some lofty goals for 2020 so I need to focus and embrace the process (including highs and lows) to regain my fitness. Looking forward to the journey with all of you!1 -
Hi, I'm Denise from Chicago. I started running when I turned 49 and completed my first marathon right after my 50th birthday, followed by 5 more in the next couple of years. I have been on and off of the running and healthy eating wagon for the past 10 years. I just started C25K again and will see where it takes me. I also have about 25 pounds to lose. I have an "all or nothing" mentality so when I am focused I can lose weight and train but when I am not, well, things go south fairly quickly.
Looking forward to completing a 5K in early February.1 -
Hi, I’m Trevor from the suburbs about 45 minutes outside Vancouver, BC, Canada. Got back into running earlier in the year to get back into shape, blow off steam after work, etc. Doing about 25 to 30 miles a week and really enjoying for a while now. Plus, lost the 30+ lbs I put on since my 30’s. Wanted to join group just to converse with other runners. Hi all...0
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My name is Karen from Shreveport, Louisiana. I used to run when I was much younger, but now I am 55. I enjoyed running on a regular basis during my younger years, but have gained weight as middle age has set in. I have been walking consistently but would like to get back into running.0 -
Hi, I'm Diane and fairly new to running. I completed C25K with my other half this year and run 2-3 times a week for half an hour or so, including a Parkrun most Saturdays. I'm hoping to just maintain the fitness over winter, then go for a 10k trainer in spring when it gets less wretched outside. I'm 51 and live in North Yorkshire, and hadn't run since school before this year. I won't be breaking any speed records anytime soon 😏0
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Hi guys. I'm Jimmy from Los Angeles. I didn't start running until a few years ago. I mainly did it to lose weight and it was a true blessing. It really changed my mindset. More on that later. Unfortunately I've dealt with some injuries along the way but I'm always excited to get back out there. I work from home so I live a very sedentary life. My goal is to get 5k steps per day and join at least one 10k per month.0
