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  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    Started running in grade school (circa 1986) with my first 10k at 14 (45:xx), and my first Half Marathon at 15 (1:34:xx). Have run countless races from 5ks to Half Marathons, triathlons up to Half Ironman distances, and an assortment of odd races (Ragnar Relay, Grand Canyon Double Crossing in 24 hrs, and so on).

    I don't have a clue how many races I've done over the years. My PRs look like this:
    5K - 18:01
    10K - 39:59
    Half - 1:33:12

    I don't run year-round and regularly fall out of running for a length of time, and having to start all over. Such is the case lately. After taking over a year off, and gaining 25lbs, I started over again at the end of May. In 12 weeks I've gone from 11:00mm back down to 7:00 mm. (5k)

    I prefer trail running anymore, and don't sign up for the "popular" races. I like the odd races or really tough ones. I treasure those memories more than the big dollar races.
  • lp0007
    lp0007 Posts: 125 Member
    I LOVE RUNNING! I kept trying to get into the london marathon as soon as I was old enough :happy: and finally ran it in 2009 and loved it! I have been running half marathons since I was 16 (am 28 now). I ran the medoc marathon in 2009 (a really cool fancy dress marathon in France where you drink wine on the way :noway: ). Sadly I got injured in 2010 and stopped running. I am not ashamed to admit that cried my eyes out when I got injured :sad: But I think my feet are fine now and so I am slowly building up my running fitness again. I hope to do a half marathon in Feb 2012. Fingers crossed I don't get injured again!
  • Lanfear
    Lanfear Posts: 524
    New-ish runner here :smile:

    Started on the C25K programme on 23rd May this year and found it to be amazing - like so many others here!

    I run 4 or 5 times a week. I go out 2 or 3 times a week on my own in the early mornings before I go to work (so usually about a 3.5 mile run each time) and then on a Sat or Sun for a longer distance - I think about 6.5 miles is my longest so far. I also go out on a Tuesday evening with a local running club and the distances range from 4 up to 7 miles depending on what mood I'm in and how energetic I feel :smile:

    Have done 2 5K races - not the fastest times in the world but I'm really pleased as before May I couldn't run if you were chasing me LOL.

    5K in July - 28:46
    5K in August - 28:22

    I'm now aiming to sign up for a 10K if I can find one near me!

    I've definitely been bitten by the bug!!!!
  • hedkell
    hedkell Posts: 121 Member
    I am a very new runner, and I am hoping to run a 5k in October. I did the c25k up to week 6 and then just started running 5k 5 times a week 3 weeks ago. I am pretty slow and can only do it on the treadmill as it is way too hot here in the Middle East, but I really do love it and I hope to improve alot! I can't wait for it to cool down so i can get outside!!!
  • carrie1128
    carrie1128 Posts: 267 Member
    I started running last year and I love it! I've only done 5K's so far but I'm signed up for an 8K in November. I'm not sure I'll every get to half marathons or anything but I'm completely addicted to the races. It's something my whole family does so it's even more fun. :)
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