Runners - Can we be friends?

GFQueen

Hi all,

I just started My Fitness Pal to lose some 'grief weight' that I gained after my mother passed away in March. Eating healthier has really inspired me to start running again. Running has always been something I loved to do...but with kids, grad school, etc., I just let it slip away from me. After eating healthier, I decided to also get back on track with runs.

I am starting out again - but I've noticed I'm pretty rusty. My times are not great, but I'm building my endurance up again.

A little about me - I'm a 30 year old mom of three and a full time graduate student. I have a hectic and busy schedule, and I'm re-learning how to carve out some time for myself!

I would love to add some fellow runners as friends for inspiration. Let me know if you're up for a new friend.

Thanks!

pobalita

I'm a runner too. After a 13 year break (raising kids), I started running again last May for the same reasons as you. I completed Tough Mudder in September and my first half marathon in November. I reduced running a little over the holidays due to bad weather and other obligations but am getting back into it for the 2013 running season. I plan to run at least four half marathons and one full marathon this year and complete Tough Mudder again.

litatura

Feel free to add me. I was a cross country runner in school, but stopped running when I went away to university. I started running again about a year ago (once I was down to a manageable weight) and it feels sooooooooooo good to be running again. I ran my first 5km since high school back in the fall and have a bunch of races lined up for this year. I run 100 kms/month (usually three 5kms and one 10kms runs per week).

amandat_79

Feel free to add me as well. I'm a 33 year old mom of 3 and I have just started running in the past 6 weeks. I'm training for my first 5K in April and then a 10K in August. I've been able to run for 5kms once so far and once it gets easier I'm going to start trying to get my time down

dieKriegerin77

I run, and would love to meet other like-minded folks. I run 3-4 days a week (interval training, too). My workouts are generally between 3.5-6 miles. Looking to add miles (and hopefully speed).

curvykim78

Sure, add me too! I'm a mom of 3 and have been running for a couple of years now.

aldousmom

I'm a runner!! Add me!

Txracy

I'm also a 30 year old mom (of 4 kids), and I am also rusty. I used to run, and then after going through the drama of buying my first house and moving, getting settled, etc. I just kind of put exercise and running on the back burner and just started up again this week, and man am I rusty! My times are horrible, my endurance is gone, and I feel so out of shape.

I signed up for a 5K in June, hoping that will motivate me to whip myself back into shape

rgrstetson

Feel free to add me if you'd like! I run, man do I enjoy it!

sidegrinder

I'm easing back into running, just waiting for the weather to cooperate Feel free to add me!

HealthyFocused715

Add me too! I have been a runner off and on through the years. Right now, it's an "off" phase and would like to get recommitted. Hoping to a run a 5K or two this spring and I just committed to a half marathon for the fall. I just recently moved to a new state and have not found someone to run with and my husband is anti-running so I have been on my own - Would love to have some support and motivation!

lexismom1003

Feel free to add me! I am a mom of 2 and quickly approaching the age that begins with a 4! I got back into running last spring but have not been as committed since the weather has been cold. I am looking to get back to consistently running as I am scheduled for my first 10k in May! My goal is the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon in February 2014 in celebration of the big 4-0!

714rah714

Just signed up for my first race of the year, the Brooklyn half marathon in May. Add me if you like, any and all

Calliope610

I want to be a runner. I am researching the C25K program, am a novice at running (other than soccer in HS & college) and am looking for advice and support. And me if you please.

fitplease

I want to be a runner. I am researching the C25K program, am a novice at running (other than soccer in HS & college) and am looking for advice and support. And me if you please.

Feel free to add me. I am on Week 4, Day 3 of C25K. It's a lot of fun! (I hated running, so this is significant.)

The NHS has the best website I've seen on C25K: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx#close

Here's the main C25K site: http://c25k.com/

Here is a MFP Group for C25K: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k

Zekela

Im an obsessed runner... feel free to add

PollyWolly98

Feel free to add me. I have 2 young kids and have been running since August 2012. I try to run around 12 miles a week, but sometime life gets in the way and I can't do as much as I would like.

Happylady123

I, too, am a runner. I just completed my first half marathon (2:01:45). I would love to be friends with more runners if you are interested. Thanks!

reggie2run

I'm a runner as well.

Have completed two Halfs and registered for my third Half in May. Training begins this weekend!!
Over the years, I've also run other races varying in distance from 8km to 10 miles.

Feel free to add me.

Melissa26point2

I am also a runner, a busy Mom, and someone who knows how it is to lose her Mom. Mine passed 3 years ago. Feel free to add me making time for you is the best thing for everyone in your family. when you are happy, you can make everyone else happy. I learned that on my journey

xprettyreckless

Absolutely love to run.

I'd be happy for any runners to add me!

tammymusic1

YOu can add me. I just starting running back in Nov. did my first 5k this month and working towards doing a 10k on march 23. Any runners here can add me I would love to be friends with some runners too

zahid222

bump

amybg1

Feel free to add me! More than JUST a runner, legally blind para-athlete; Blind Curling Nationals champ, won medals in a few sprint kayaking events as well

czmmom

Feel free to add me...also a runner and mom of 3.

workout_junkee

Feel free to add me. I am a runner and mom of 2:-).

happycauseIride

Anyone can add me. I am a beginner runner, made it to Week 7 of C25K and now Im out temporarily with tendonitis in my shin. But I am itching to get going again. I was loving it and I will try again next week.

danimal5867

A year ago I was a fat former HS runner that hadn't broken an athletic sweat in over 25 years. Now I'm 70+ pounds lighter and I'm on my way to running 1500 miles in 2013. Add me!

sp7991

Feel free to add me. I started with walking and since last one month I increased my intensity up to 5 Mil/Hy.. for 45-60 min in garden.

dangtienthanh97

Please Add Me

M_lifts

hello! I run too and am training for my first half which is under 2 weeks! always looking for more friends