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Hi Everyone,

I started running at the beginning of this year and so far have logged about 200 miles on Nike+. I started using MyFitnessPal about the same time to track my progress. At first it was about calorie control...but now its about so much more :) I slowly started focusing and changing my diet to meet my calcium, protein, and vitamin needs. I would love to meet like minded people - lets share food diaries and running training tips!

Diana
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  • LaurenMichelle004
    LaurenMichelle004 Posts: 80 Member
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    Hi! Feel free to add me! I'm training for a half marathon on May 6th. My longest run to train so far was 7 miles (this past Sunday). I'd love to be able to share / learn some tips! :)
  • will010574
    will010574 Posts: 761 Member
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    Feel free to add me...I used to do marathons and triathalons and then really got into the adventure races. The last few years due to deployments and what not I have not been running as much, but have started up again recently.

    I have very little knowledge on the vitamins etc but would enjoy learning about the impact it has on both fitness and weight control.

    Enjoy
  • nlepine84
    nlepine84 Posts: 145 Member
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    Hey add me as well. I'm training for a 10km on May 6 and a Half Marathon on May 12. I just started running last summer and have found out that I actually like it more than I thought I would.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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    Google Runners World Magazine, they have TONS of articles on there where you can find amazing info!
  • priscilla82c
    priscilla82c Posts: 3 Member
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    I'm almost 30 and haven't ran since high school. I'd love to get some tips that you used when you started running at the beginning of the year. :happy:
  • JoshuaL86
    JoshuaL86 Posts: 403 Member
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    Feel free to add me! I'm a beginning runner, training for my first 5k, and I love it! I started about 2 weeks ago and have only logged about 13 miles on Nike+, but that's great for someone who was never really a runner to begin with!
  • KatesBadAss
    KatesBadAss Posts: 38 Member
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    You're more than welcome to add me as well! I've run three 5k's and a 10K just last month......so addicting!!
  • FunandFitMom
    FunandFitMom Posts: 146 Member
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    Fell free to add me. I'm training for my 4th half marathon coming up on May 5th. I'm always looking for a stronger support network.
  • SERinDC
    SERinDC Posts: 93 Member
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    Feel free to add me, I just posted a topic yesterday about tips from my half marathon on Saturday. I'm always looking for tips and advice from other runners too :)
  • Andrea681
    Andrea681 Posts: 178 Member
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    Feel free to add me too! I used to hate running (big boobs, no stamina) but now that I've lost some weight I'm really getting into it. I just did a 5k (the first one where I was able to run the whole way, before I'd always walk most of the way) and am training for a 12k next. I would love to meet some like minded people to share training tips with. :)
  • lmd172
    lmd172 Posts: 172
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    i just started in feb and did my first 7 miles this past saturday...have a 5K on april 14 and another on may 5...and i'm going to sign up for a half in november! the running bug has def bitten me!

    would love to have some like minded mfp's to keep me 'on track'...
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
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    Feel free to add me :) Always a fan of more running friends!
  • christibam
    christibam Posts: 478 Member
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    *wave*

    I'm training for the Disney full marathon in January. :) Started using C25K and now I'm using Jeff Galloway's training schedule.

    http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/condition.html

    http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/marathon.html
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 623 Member
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    feel free to add me too!

    I also use nike + alot and have been curious to use the "tag" game they have but none of my friends use it!
  • JoshuaL86
    JoshuaL86 Posts: 403 Member
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    I'm almost 30 and haven't ran since high school. I'd love to get some tips that you used when you started running at the beginning of the year. :happy:

    I run 1 minute straight, then walk for 5 minutes. I repeat for 30 minutes. After I'm use to that, I increase my run by a minute, and decrease my walk by a minute. Right now I am at a 2 minute run and a 4 minute walk. It works great for me! Eventually i will be able to run for 30 minutes straight, then I will work on speed :D
  • Eaglesfanintn
    Eaglesfanintn Posts: 813 Member
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    Always looking for other runners! I just ran my 8th half marathon this past Sunday and I'm training for, what will be my fourth, marathon in Switzerland in September (assuming I can get a passport before the race fills up).
  • SERinDC
    SERinDC Posts: 93 Member
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    woops it accidentally posted again- but see my post above.
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 623 Member
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    I'm almost 30 and haven't ran since high school. I'd love to get some tips that you used when you started running at the beginning of the year. :happy:

    I run 1 minute straight, then walk for 5 minutes. I repeat for 30 minutes. After I'm use to that, I increase my run by a minute, and decrease my walk by a minute. Right now I am at a 2 minute run and a 4 minute walk. It works great for me! Eventually i will be able to run for 30 minutes straight, then I will work on speed :D

    this style of training has worked great for me as well. You can just make it up yourself, it i really suggest googleing couch to 5k or couch to 10k (thats what I'm on now) to give you a breakdown of 3 running/walking workouts a week
  • Stenkler
    Stenkler Posts: 8 Member
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    i used to run some, but had to have knee surgery. Tried to start back up a month ago and went too hard too fast. Made up my mind to get it done, but slower. Started day 1 of Couch to 5K (C25K app). I hope I can keep it up to help lose weight and burn stress.

    Does anyone have any tips on quad strengthening? Gravity is hitting the front of my thighs all of a sudden and its enough to make me cry.
  • christibam
    christibam Posts: 478 Member
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    woops it accidentally posted again- but see my post above.

    Check out the links I posted. :) It's helping me a lot.