Hi, i would like some jogging buddies.

neilvv

Hi people.
I would love to have some joggers on my friends list, any one interested? I'm not a natural runner but i have actually started to enjoy a jog or 3 each week. I have built up to 10K in distance over the last 3 months but my goal is to be able to do a half marathon distance this year.
Show yourselves.........

Prettymisssparkles

Hi! I am very new to running/jogging, I'm on week 3 of the couch to 5k app. I love it so very much. Even just got some new running shoes. Running is my therapy, it helps me clear my mind. Love it! Would be cool to have a bunch of friends that love it just the same. I will send you a request. (Any other runners/joggers feel free to add me as well)

Violetta86

Hi there - feel free to add me. I do about four 3-4 mile runs a week. I also have a goal of doing six 5k races this year!

neilvv

Thank you Pretty miss

Hi there - feel free to add me. I do about four 3-4 mile runs a week. I also have a goal of doing six 5k races this year!

That's a great goal hitting add now!

My goal when i started jogging was to be able to run 5k but i just keep adding distance as i'm a gluten for punishment. It would be great to have joggers at all stages on my FL beginner to pro to cheer on.

TB6197

Hi all, sounds good to me. Running is great - I have been running on and off for a number of years and I keep coming back to it. Love my long Sunday run the best.

Tom

lilgemforgets

Trying to get back into running after a few years off! Finding it hard! But i will get there! Motivation and support sounds like a great plan!! I am currently training for my first tough mudder, so i am doing alot of gym and strength work too. Aiming to squeeze in 2-3 runs a week at this stage and up the amount as time gets closer. Usually about 6 - 8km runs

jonnie7053

Hi, feel free to add me. More runners on my friend list would be nice too.
Been running for almost a year, I run up to 6 times a week at 5-10k distances.

jennynewbury

Feel free to add me - active runner/jogger starting training for a half marathon

smcturbo

Feel free to add me - I had been running 3 miles a week about 3 times, along with mixing in other excercise, but I'm working toward a 10 mile run in May (and I've never run more than 5 miles before this). So, I'd be interested to see other runners building up to their goal distance

katiepen

Hi

I'm doing the couch to 5k app to! I find it really motivational and even tho the first run of the new week is tough I find the last one a bit easier, I'm due to do my 3rd run in week 4 today. I'm running on a treadmill in our garage at the mo as I'm not a natural runner and at least the treadmill makes me keep going :happy:
I hope to have a go at running in the great outdoors today, I plan to start out with the run from week one to see how I get on.

Please feel free to add me if you like.

x

ECR1989

Another newbie to jogging but not doing any specific program. I'm just starting out and hoping to add more as I keep going! I'd love to be able to run a half marathon, or even a marathon some day! At the moment I've worked up to about 3x 5k runs a week but soon I'm going to just add more time and keep going! It's always the first 10 mins that are the hardest for me, but I'm becoming addicted to the feeling once I've completed a run! I'm not a natural athlete and jogging is something that I always hated, so to be able to enjoy it now and make it to 5k is a real achievement for me, and I'm looking forward to progressing!

Feel free to add me, anybody I'm online everyday and it's always nice to have more friends, especially with similar workouts too!

evilmj31

Hey I run track with my son and boyfriend four times a week. We run about half an hour right now, which hopefully by the end of May will be a good solid 5K. Next year I am aiming to do a 10 K....not sure if I am really to even consider marathons, but I do enjoy a good run!

Sweet_Pandora

Hi

I'm a runner that is starting back after an injury. I have to learn to take it slowly.

Always open to new friends.

Karen

grimendale

I'm taking a break from running at the moment to focus on weights, but I plan on getting back into it in time for the Peachtree Road Race in July. I want to try my first obstacle run sometime later this year and build up to a half marathon either at the end of this year or the beginning of next year. I've been running anywhere from 3 to 10 miles at a stretch, depending on the day and what other workouts I've done that week. Feel free to add me.

maggy2878

Hi
I don't know if there is a place for me here but I am a wanna be runner and need some tips. I am a size 12 wanting to be a size 8 . Can anyone please post some tips for beginners ?

Thank you in advance

Sheetal

neilvv

Hi
I don't know if there is a place for me here but I am a wanna be runner and need some tips. I am a size 12 wanting to be a size 8 . Can anyone please post some tips for beginners ?

Thank you in advance

Sheetal

You will fit right in you can do this! FR sent
Hello. Have you heard of the couch to 5K ? It's supposed to be a fantastic way into jogging maybe give it a try?
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=couch to 5k&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CFkQFjAE&url=http://www.c25k.com/&ei=j1weUaexL8SG4gSMjoDIDg&usg=AFQjCNF-GziAKmC69TVHO4MFyfGtATC7Yg

I started out on the treadmill with a very slow jog for 10 minutes and gradually over time increased my time not worrying about distance or speed,just how long i could last before collapsing in a horrid sweaty mess. I could not run but was determined to make it happen. I hope this helps you.

LeonnieH

You can add me if you like I started running last year in Aug/Sep and now run about 3 -4 times a week - a mix of treadmill and outdoors. Busy trying to get my pace quicker as I'm a slow runner.

rgrstetson

I run, I love to run. I love to help people get better at running as well and I am fair game to helping anyone.

KANGOOJUMPS

i run, anyone can add me.

erinm2629

I am not sure i would say I love running but i love the sense of accomplishment I get when i increase my time or distance. I did C25K last year and now have been doing a bridge to 10K. My goal is do get comfortable there and maybe next year start working on a half marathon.

Feel free to add me it would be nice to have running friends!

TB6197

Hi
I don't know if there is a place for me here but I am a wanna be runner and need some tips. I am a size 12 wanting to be a size 8 . Can anyone please post some tips for beginners ?

Thank you in advance

Sheetal

I would agree with Neil. i did a similar schedule to the c25 a few years ago. the hardest bit is getting going, once you do however there is no stopping you. And the with schedule you make progress really quickly.

Once you think youve cracked it get some proper shoes though
- you will need them

Tom

Lsteedly85

My first half is next week. Would love some more running buddies as well, several more races lined up this year and the motivation to tie up the sneakers isn't always there.. until I see everyone else kickin' butt on the feeds and then the spark comes!

working_mommy

add me! I started running (well running is probably too strong of a word, more like jogging) last month. I am up to 3 miles comfortably and Sunday I go to 4. If you had told me 2 months ago that I could jog 3 miles no problem I would have laughed in your face (and probably pointed too). I'm in a lottery for a 10 mile run this May - I find out Tuesday if I'm in or not.

rgrstetson

C25K is actually a very solid plan to get you moving. What many find is that once they get moving they have a difficult time getting faster. There are so many ways to do this, but first and foremost the key is to not get too spun up about speed once you are running. Focus on volume, and here is why. Physiologically your nervous system and soft tissues adapt very quickly, hence the reason you are able to make such excellent progress with any new program within the first couple weeks. The low intensity allows your muscles to increase vascularity and thus enhances your oxygen delivery system which makes for improved circulation, better nutrient and oxygen delivery, which also leads to more burn for your buck when you run.

Here is the WHY of why you need to stay slow. It takes 8 months for your bones to BEGIN to catch up to the adaptations your soft tissue made in the first 4 to 8 weeks of training. Without the bone density to back the training up the recipe is all types of stress related issues varying from stress fractures to possible breaks of the metatarsals of the feet. By going slow and not focusing on speed you allow your bones to catch up and improve the overall efficiency of your stride which...as you add volume (this is the magic bullet) you will inherently become naturally faster. When you "graduate" from C25K you can turn to the Maffetone Method or the Hadd post to get more in the weeds on low(er) intensity high(er) volume training.

When I prescribe training for people I take the first 20 weeks and focus solely on volume. I will toss in an mix of "turnover" runs but nothing that will overstress the body, and those turnover runs are not given until 6 weeks in. Vary you HR range that you train at. Maybe 45 minutes at a 140-145 average HR...if it is a walk, so what? A mile is a mile and it burns the same amount regardless. We need to get your body ready to deal with runs that will provide the after burn. Make sure a couple runs are done at 150-155 AHR, throw in a short one at 160...but do NOT go above 165 at all in your program for the first 20 weeks.

Speed is awesome, but it is also a recipe for injury. This is all about quality of life and making sure you can do it with your great, great, great grandbabies...volume matters.

rgrstetson

BTW, I am more than willing to work one on one with anyone that wants it. Please feel free to PM me. No fees, only friendship.

janey2607

Feel free to add, my second half is in 2 weeks after being a complete non runner 18 months ago