Where have all the runners gone....

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  • jessicasloan91
    jessicasloan91 Posts: 184 Member
    We're here!! :drinker: :drinker:

    Plan for this year is to run Brighton marathon in 3 weeks, hoping for sub 4 hours

    After that work on improving speed and run a sub 22 min 5K

    Also run a few more half marathons and hopefully break 1:45!

    Just had a look at your profile.. congrats on such a huge loss!
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    I've set up the following group if anyone is interested in joining

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/13157-from-plodders-to-sprinters
  • bluesrockerman
    bluesrockerman Posts: 21 Member
    I recently got back into running (if you can call it that, more like plodding along) about 6 weeks ago. I'm really slow but get my heart rate up where it needs to be and know I'll get faster as I lose more. I'm down about 26 lbs but still weigh 291 so I have to be careful. I used to be a runner a long time ago and have always liked it once I'm into it.
  • bcl003
    bcl003 Posts: 331 Member
    I am currently doing the C25K and have a 5K scheduled on April 13. My plans then are to complete a local Mudquest in May, after that maybe the C25K - 10K bridge?
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    I'm a runner! I have a half coming up in 6 weeks, was looking at a PR, however I came down with pneumonia around March 13th. I'm getting back to training now, my dr is optimistic that I'll be able to do the half, but I might have to focus on just finishing for this one. I have asthma too so recovery is slow.
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    We're here!! :drinker: :drinker:

    Plan for this year is to run Brighton marathon in 3 weeks, hoping for sub 4 hours

    After that work on improving speed and run a sub 22 min 5K

    Also run a few more half marathons and hopefully break 1:45!

    Just had a look at your profile.. congrats on such a huge loss!

    Thank you, the main reason I've kind of taken up running is to keep the weight off. Obviously alongside decent eating. Did my first Half Marathon sunday.
  • seeashleysave
    seeashleysave Posts: 38 Member
    I've been running since late October and have my first half marathon in 12 days! Super excited! :)
  • fnixrebrn
    fnixrebrn Posts: 27
    I'm training for my first Half this October (A personal goal I have for this year). Have some 5ks lined up May and June. I'm hoping to be able to run the whole half, but I'll settle for not being the last to finish lol. Doing a walk/run program so hope to finish at a good time.
  • LaurieT907
    LaurieT907 Posts: 10 Member
    Here! Currently training for my 5th Half in 3 weeks :)
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    I'm currently training for a 10K. I'm not a long distance runner and when I started last year this was my goal...to run a 10K. So, I'm planning on running one on June 8th, with a 5 mile marathon relay race about 3 weeks before!!
  • alychil820
    alychil820 Posts: 219 Member
    I'm in running hibernation. I'm dying for the weather to warm up, so I can get back out there!
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Out Running
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    i am cutting down on my running a bit in favor of the bike and weights. I had upped my running to about double and my face started looking old and tired so i cut back and now its filling back out again.

    I love what running does for my legs and butt but i hate what it does to my face!
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    I'm a runner! But I seem to be highly injury-prone despite all my best intentions and care taken to avoid them. :sad:

    So I've had to lay off the running in favor of other stuff. My goals for this year are to compete in a 5k (I can run the distance, just haven't signed up for a race) and a 4.5 mile trail run near my home. I'm going to start running the trails very soon where the trail race will be held this summer.

    However, if I continue to injure my hamstring, my IT band, or my hip on every run, I may eventually stop doing it, even though I love it.
  • glassxxballerina
    glassxxballerina Posts: 48
    Triathlete here, so mostly shorter distances for me during races - 5Ks or 10Ks, depending on whether it's a sprint or olympic. I got third in my age division in a 10K two weeks ago, which was a first because I am a terribly slow runner (9-9:30/miles).

    Training for my second half marathon in June, though! The first one I did last year did not go so well - dealing with a torn hamstring, finishing at a pitiful 2:30 and puking afterwards - so I'm hoping to redeem myself this year with a 2:00 or 2:15 finish.
  • dawn_eichert
    dawn_eichert Posts: 487 Member
    I am very slowly trying to become a runner. I am currently slowly plodding along with intervals of jog/walk. I am working on building it up. I am hoping as the weight comes off, it will get easier.
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    I'm currently training for my first half in May. :drinker:
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    Runner here too for the last 4 years or so .....trying to recover from 3 back to back injuries - Broken Patella - Bruised Patella - yep same knee - and a broken toe.

    Real slow right now - but trying to work on it
  • callielizabethrocks
    callielizabethrocks Posts: 52 Member
    I am new to running, but I am proud to say that Sunday I ran (plodded as you say) for 3 miles with out stopping. I'm doing my first 5k in a two weeks and I should be in good shape. My goal is to get to where I can run a 10k with ease.

    My biggest problem is boredom. What do you occupy your mind with when you are running?
  • shaunalynn11
    shaunalynn11 Posts: 3 Member
    Also coming back from injuries! Have a half at the end of May and then a duathlon in June. After that marathon training will start!
  • Lisah8969
    Lisah8969 Posts: 1,247 Member
    I have quite a few goals for the year though not as high as some of these posters...

    1. Do an "official" race once a month. I did two 5ks in January, a Warrior Dash in February, a 10k (PR!) last weekend so far. I will do my 6th Half Marathon in December. I will fill in all the other months as I go along with whatever I find (4 miler in April).

    2. Log over 850 miles running/walking for the entire year (did 720 last year).

    3. Log 2,013 (at least) miles in running, walking, biking, elliptical, stair climber et cetera for the year.
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    I am new to running, but I am proud to say that Sunday I ran (plodded as you say) for 3 miles with out stopping. I'm doing my first 5k in a two weeks and I should be in good shape. My goal is to get to where I can run a 10k with ease.

    My biggest problem is boredom. What do you occupy your mind with when you are running?

    I listen to music or go off the beaten track slightly so I'm paying more attention to where my feet are going than thinking about being bored etc.

    Running with a friend could work
  • Jaja_Joli
    Jaja_Joli Posts: 17 Member
    I want to run my 3rd half Marathon under 2 hours or less... :smile:
  • WannaDizzolve
    WannaDizzolve Posts: 270 Member
    hadn't run for 10 years. bought my first decent pair of shoes last January (Brooks, Cascadia 8 i think) Have worked up to 5K. Will now do the NorCal Zombie run in May. Will no doubt destroy my beautiful shoes :frown: Need to leash up my dog and hit the trail, i think.
  • ckopeny1
    ckopeny1 Posts: 46 Member
    Training for my first marathon, t-minus 6 weeks. EEEEEeeeeeek!
  • airen123
    airen123 Posts: 149
    Slight runner here. I don't enjoy it, but I do like to take my dog out a couple times a week. I do it for him :) We are about a 12 minute mile. 2.5 miles in 30 minutes.
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    Slight runner here. I don't enjoy it, but I do like to take my dog out a couple times a week. I do it for him :) We are about a 12 minute mile. 2.5 miles in 30 minutes.

    What dog you got ?
  • metalgearpanda
    metalgearpanda Posts: 43 Member
    Hey!

    I'm a plodder/jogger/runner not quite sure where I fit in there but I'm in there!

    My goal for this year is in the next 8 weeks to do the Edinburgh Half Marathon in under my time last year (albeit it wasnt the Edinburgh one I done last year it was Dundee but still!) So I have a bit of a time to go, the problem is with the weather at the moment it's so cold to go outside so I'm stuck on a treadmill.

    But if you want someone to share stories with or just general chat I'm all ears so feel free to add me :)
  • MsBobLoblaw
    MsBobLoblaw Posts: 171 Member
    I run, and I love it, but I think I'm in the minority here because I don't do races. For me, running is my meditation and time to relax.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Guilty as charged! I run 6 - 7 days a week, usually 40-50 miles per week.

    Getting ready for my 27th marathon - still trying to figure out whether or not I like them...

    I really like racing half marathons, my favorite distances for sure!

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