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hi everyone! I'm Victoria and I'm 33. about 4 yrs ago I got into running with a C25K program and did several 5ks in 2008 and 2009. Due to an injury from a fall off a horse in 2009 I stopped running for over a year. Since then it's only been on and off and mostly more off than on.
I did a couple 5ks in 2011 and have a few in mind for this fall. So I'm getting back into running with some real goals in mind. I've never done a race longer than a 5k and would like to do a 12k in November.
Today was my "first day" of training, of real focus for the 12k, and I ran about a mile and a half. It's a start!0 -
Hello, my name is Stephanie. I am 26 years old and live in the metro Detroit area. I started running long distance last year in prep for my first 5k. I was so happy to finish and finish in a great time, but failed to follow through with keeping up the running habit. I haven't ran in a long time until now. I just signed up for a 10k at the end of Oct., I know it will be a challenge but I think I can get my running bug back. I also keep up by doing Crossfit a couple times a week. I'll have to create a schedule to make sure I am getting some rest between training for the 10k and Crossfit. I truly want to lose 50lbs. and be able to buy those extra skinny jeans!0
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Hey guys! I've always looked up to runners because of the motivation it takes to run. I have ran the Color Run and I am doing it again this November. I'm not the best runner. I stopped running after the race in April and realized I have to get on the road again. I struggle with positivity when I run because I am slower than others. I can't run a mile without walking, but I know that as I lose weight along with the running and workout classes I take, I will become a stronger runner. I will need a lot of encouragement.
I have a question too. Should I run the same days I have my workout classes??0 -
Hi!
I only joined today! I like to run as it helps me to relax and forget about work....just started over the last few days , hoping to do a half marathon in march
Please feel free to add me !0 -
My name is Judy and I am 46. I am new to running but started the first of the year on the Ease into 5k program. I tried it last year, but I am an avid golfer and golf won out in the Spring! I was urged by a friend, who runs a Fit Camp, at a New Years Eve party to keep trying and your body will adapt! I am running on Faith at this point! This year, I hope to progress farther and stick with it - at least 3-4 runs per week. I am hoping to run the Cowtown 5k in March in Fort Worth. My goal is to finish in the top 1/3 in my age group. That will allow about 35 minutes. I at least want to break 40 minutes! I love running, but lack of air always get in the way! So, I started off the year with high hopes and so far, so good! It is inspiring to hear all of the stories from all of you who have made running a part of your life for years. I hope I can say the same thing at some point!0
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Hello fellow runners! My name is Martina and I live in NYC! I love running! That's the only way for me to stay fit (or at least try to! LOL). I run 3x per week and I've been running for years but never "professionally" due to lack of time (college+working full-time...). I now would start to finally get serious with my running and run as many races as possible! Feel free to add me, especially if you are a fellow New York runner :happy:0
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Hi I'm Cathrine. I'm 33 and have signed up for my first 10K run in May of 2013. I'd never done any running before this. I started training in January only to get side tracked in February when i wasn't able to balance work and running. Now it's March and i'm less than two months away from my 10K and i need to kick it into high gear. I'm doing everything i can to try to stay motivated. I've been stuck at trying to the run for 3 minutes straight for a while now but this week i finally was able to do it, although only once. I'm using the 10K iphone app to help guide me in my training and today i did my first outdoors run. I live in Toronto Canada and discovered the dangers of running in winter when i slipped on ice three times. :laugh: People can be really great though. Half way through my run, my first ever run outdoors, a complete stranger cheered me on bringing a smile to my face and a spring back into my step.
I have joined this group to hopefully get some help in keeping motivated and just to be able to see what other runners are experiencing.0 -
Hello everybody,
I have been in the army for about 15 years now. So of course I ran regularly to maintain my fitness levels. However, I always preferred strength training more. During my last deployment, I injured my back and since then I'm constantly plagued with it coming back to haunt me. Just recently I reinjured my back and my shoulder. This injury caused a great set back in my physical condition. In fact, I lost almost all my upper body strength. So I've slowly been getting back into strength training but I really started to focus on my cardiovascular training. My normal week consist of 6-8 sessions last between 20-40 minutes. I make sure to add variety to these workout by rotating cycling, running, elliptical, or walking on incline. But I'm always looking for new ideas to keep myself interested.
If anybody would like to add me, feel free to. I am on always logging and communicating with my current friends.0 -
Hello everyone!
My name is Paul and I am 43. I started running about 5 years ago and have run several 5K races. I have set a goal to run a marathon this year in October. I was training last year when I pulled a muscle two weeks before the race and was really bummed. I have really enjoyed reading each of your post and look forward to sharing and motivating one another in our goals. Please feel free to add me!0 -
Hi! My name is Denise, Dee for short. I am 23. I have never liked running and I can barely jog for a minute or two before my lungs protest. That said, I've been craving it. I know I can barely jog right now, but I love the feeling of going out for a "run." I have gone 3 times in the past month and want to go out more. Being from Rochester, New York, it is still quite cold out. I think my legs can go a lot further than my lungs and throat can currently go, so I think I'm going to either use a scarf to cover my nose and mouth or buy a gaiter.
I am so excited to give running a shot.
I do have some past knee and back injuries, so I'm hoping my running doesn't aggravate them.0 -
Hello everyone....
My name is Rebecca, and from my photo you would think I was a runner most of my life being military. Nope. :laugh:
I just got into running in January, I did C25K and completed my first 5K ever on March 23, with a time of 35:40. I am super proud of that considering I used to hate running. Running, suprisingly, is actually in my blood. My uncle (who is my father's twin) was a marathon runner, and so naturally my cousins are runners also and have taken those genes to a new level and are now ultra runners. Yes I think they are nuts, but after 3 months of running and having grown to love it I understand their obsession. It is all I think about now too...when can I get in that next run, or I find myself strategically planning my base mileage increase as if it were a matter of life and death.
My next goal is to increase my base to about 30 miles a week, mainly to work on speed. I am still a very slow runner at this point, only topping 5 - 5.5 at the most. I want to get my pace up to a 9:30 or 10 min mile (at least lol).0 -
Hello Everyone!
i'm Fábio,25, from Brazil.. I used to run a lot, only for obligation! I hated that! Last year i started to run just for fun listening some music, in my pace... so i became a runner indeed! Start to do some serious training to run 10k races in April 2012. I did some races, but i definetly find my race this year. It's the 5k race, i ran one with a friend and liked very much, did in 24minutes , so i want to improve and try to do the same race in 22 minutes this year. Isn't a easy work but i'm doing all than i can for that!0 -
ok runners group, time to pick up the pace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Hello everyone
My name is Melissa and I have recently signed up to run a 1/2 Marathon in September. I have been casually running 5km distances for a little while now, but this will be my first event. I'm extremely excited for it, but also very nervous!!0 -
This group is active as I notice that this one rarely gets used, main reason I created my own.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/13157-from-plodders-to-sprinters0 -
Hi everyone! I am a 38 year old mother of 4 and just started running in March 2013. I started off doing the Couch to 5K program and after completing that I did my first 5k race, The Color Run in San Jose this past Saturday! I loved it! I ran the whole thing and completed it in 32 minutes. I was soooo proud of myself. Up until a few months ago I was literally one of those "I wish I exercised" dreamers. Dreaming but never doing. Now I love running and the sense of accomplishment from every run completed. I signed up for my 2nd 5k race for June 8th and would like to do a few more of these before moving up to try a 10k... Slowly but surely I want to keep pushing myself!0
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Hi, my name is Jessica, I am 28 years old and am learning to love running. I started C25K this summer and from there have moved to half-marathon training. Although I am not a fast runner I am finding such freedom in the movement I have no compared to the beginning of the summer.0
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Hi all! I'm a 22-year old grad student and I'm a runner. I've been running for about 3 years now. I have two half marathons and a marathon this year. I'm super excited for the Marine Corps Marathon (my first marathon)! Please feel free to add me so we can cheer each other on. 0
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Hi, I'm Katja and just found myfitnesspal. I've been a runner for the past few years and have done several 5K's but hurt my ankle while training for a 10K so I haven't run since September. I think I'm fully healed and have to get on track again. I signed up for the New Year's Day Commitment Run (free registration for Cleveland...bonus!)
I'm a mom of 3 teenaged boys and my hubby and I like to set an example to them of taking care of ourselves. Looking forward to meeting new people here 0 -
Hi. I am Stan and about to turn 42. I currently reside near Huntsville, AL. I basically run dvery morning about 3 miles on the treadmill and Saturdays I do a long run of 6 miles outdoors on a trail. I use runtastic. I hope to do my first 5K this spring. I been an athlete for most my younger life and been on n off with weight training since I graduated college. I recently found a passion for running so I am kinda new with this running tho. Trying to get below a 9 minute mile pace.0
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Hi, I'm SJB, almost 40 and new to running but eager to progress. Always keen to find people to share tips and encouragement with - especially now it's getting cold and the tempation to stay on the couch is getting higher..
I have a small number of races behind me (3 half mara's and 1 10mile cross country) with a couple more lined up.0 -
My name is Carey and I live in Aberdeen, Scotland. I'm 26 years old.
I have always been quite active but only started running on a regular basis around 18 months ago, first on the treadmill at my gym and then I moved outdoors.
To begin with I had no intention of doing any racing and actually didn't really enjoy running at first. I used to run short distances with my husband who was a lot faster than me and I could always tell he didn't particularly like waiting around on me It always felt like a struggle. I now run by myself which I prefer, especially since I can blast some music and just switch off.
In May 2012 I completed my first 10k which was part of a charity run with my work. I had a blast and loved the feeling of accomplishment afterwards.
After my first 10k I continued to run but have did not race again until March this year when I completed my first half marathon. Although I was delighted with my time (1:52:53)I found the HM experience quite difficult but have learnt some valuable lessons regarding fueling, hydration etc and already cannot wait to do another so I can be more prepared and improve on my time.
I have been on MFP for a while now but haven't really used the community features, I'm more interested in discussing running than anything else hence why I joined this group. Feel free to add me! I am also happy to discuss diet and other areas of fitness too. 0 -
Hi my name is Shana, I am 58 and I live in So. California. I had never been a runner until about 2 1/2 years ago when I was encouraged by my trainer to up my cardio a bit when I was walking. I had always, always hated running, even when I was a little kid but amazingly I discovered that I love it and it works wonders when I am stressed at work. I work from home so I can head out whenever I have a break in my meetings. I often use conference calls as an opportunity to stretch pre or post run. :happy:
I run 5-6 days a week, typically 4-5 miles a day with a longer 8-10 mile run on the weekend. I still workout with my trainer twice a week for strength training, toning and conditioning.
Oh and I have a 21mo Vizsla puppy who makes sure I get out the door to run with him pretty much every day - he is the best training partner ever! We even ran a 5k together :laugh:
I have run 3 half marathons and a few 5 and 10ks and my times have really been improving. My last half I ran in 2:16:30, my 10k time is 59:02, and 5k time is 29:27. I will be running a 15k this weekend in San Diego that has me worried as it is pretty hilly - I am not expecting a fast run...
I am looking forward to reading about everyone's training plans and running experiences!0 -
I'm Eric and just recently got addicted to running. I'm up to 4.4miles a day now next week i will be upping it to 5.2miles. i want to run the San Diego rock and roll half marathon next year so I'm training for that. in the mean time I'm running one 5K a month my 4th will be this Sunday at Sea World San Diego.0
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I'm Eric and just recently got addicted to running. I'm up to 4.4miles a day now next week i will be upping it to 5.2miles. i want to run the San Diego rock and roll half marathon next year so I'm training for that. in the mean time I'm running one 5K a month my 4th will be this Sunday at Sea World San Diego.
Hi Eric - Check out the San Diego Safari Park Half Marathon and 10K the first weekend in May. You could definitely do the 10K and it is a lot of fun!0 -
Hell o everyone.
I'm Kim, 3 weeks ago I joined a Beginner Running group with a bunch of ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes.. At 4&1/2 stn. overweight and the wrong side of 50 (only justish!) I thought I might have gone mad BUT I'm loving it.... Even if my calves aren't, they keep cramping up. I've been told to take magnesium and potassium supplements to help. I'm also hoping the more I do the better they will get.
And they have to as I've agreed to do a 10K at the beginning of December!! It's good to set yourself a goal... Or so I'm told!!
Any advise from you more experienced runners would be appreciated.0 -
Hello! I'm Jen!
I started running about 2 1/2 years ago.... hurt my knee after a year and was out for a few months. I run at least 3 times a week. I used to run more often but I have started doing triathlons so my training varies a little more.
I worked myself up to a half marathon in February (Daytona Half) and experienced a ton of knee pain in that race. I took a month or so off from running so I (again) had to build back up. Now its summertime in Florida so my long runs are only 5 miles or so and my short runs are 3.5 miles. The only time I can run outside here are early in the morning or at night. Once this heat subsides, I am going to start distance training again, along with my triathlon training.
I love to run!0 -
Hell o everyone.
I'm Kim, 3 weeks ago I joined a Beginner Running group with a bunch of ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes.. At 4&1/2 stn. overweight and the wrong side of 50 (only justish!) I thought I might have gone mad BUT I'm loving it.... Even if my calves aren't, they keep cramping up. I've been told to take magnesium and potassium supplements to help. I'm also hoping the more I do the better they will get.
And they have to as I've agreed to do a 10K at the beginning of December!! It's good to set yourself a goal... Or so I'm told!!
Any advise from you more experienced runners would be appreciated.
I would make sure you are getting enough water especially if you sweat a lot while running or if it is really hot outside. Make sure you are drinking lots of water generally to keep your body hydrated and then water and a bit of protein after you run. I stretch before and after I run (or use a foam roller) and if my muscles are tight I may even stop and stretch in the middle. I also think being consistent with your routine helps - helps your muscles adjust and helps to make it easier to get out there every time at least at the beginning until it is a habit that you just can't stop :laugh:0 -
Hello,
I'm Michelle. I've been running off and on since I was around 13 y/o. It wasn't until 2012 that I decided to up the distance and train for my first marathon (Oklahoma City, 2012 4:30). I have since run the Champagn/Urbana Marathon (4:06) and the Kansas City Waddell Reed 1/2 (not sure on the time). I've also done a handful of obstacle races. I like to continue to challenge myself to try new things, and I fell in love with the running community while training for my first marathon. I'm hoping to gain advise and motivation from others in this group.0 -
Just joined this group for motivation and hope to encourage somebody else out there.
Have been running for the past three years more faithfully than years past. Currently training for a 10k in November.
Struggles I face is endurance for more than 3 miles, knee pain, flat feet and picking out running shoes that work for me.
I love to lift weights, but running has been a gradual love relationship! :laugh:
Recent month started running more, but the scales weren't budging. Adding the myfitnesspal into the mix is when I started seeing results within three weeks.
Keep going!!!!!0
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