I need runner/half marathon/marathon training friends

HendricksGolfGirl
HendricksGolfGirl Posts: 11 Member
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I completed a marathon in September of 2011. Since then, let's say I've been on again, off again for MFP, training, and keeping track of my food. I've gained back the 30 lbs. I lost before the marathon (ARGH!), and I know it's totally due to my bad habits. I've recently cut back on my drinking, starting training (weight lifting over noon and some running), but my evening longer runs are curtailed due to the early darkness here. I am looking for friends to help motivate me to get training for a marathon (possibly a 1/2 marathon b/c of the time constraints on the race). The marathon is scheduled for December 2014 in Las Vegas. Please friend me if you are willing to motivate me and in return, I will work to motivate you. Lisa

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  • baoneill29
    baoneill29 Posts: 138 Member
    Hey Lisa, congrats on your marathon last year! I have 2 fulls under my belt and about 6 halfs. Doing Tulsa Route 66 next Sunday.

    I found that running worked great for me at first for slimming down, but then there came a point when it seemed like my metablism adjusted and I started gaining, even though I would do 10 mile runs. Of course at the time I was eating terrible...
  • Krissee23
    Krissee23 Posts: 281 Member
    Hello! I have never run a marathon before but I have always wanted to get in shape for one! I am battling a back injury at the moment so my running has been cut quite a bit for a while but I would love to be encouragement and slowly build my running
  • lizsmith1976
    lizsmith1976 Posts: 497 Member
    I just did a half on Saturday, and am training for 2 more halfs and a full, plus a half ironman and ironman in the next 6 months. Yes, I run a lot :) Feel free to add me. I'll certainly try to motivate you to run!
  • ZenInTexas
    ZenInTexas Posts: 781 Member
    Hi Lisa! I am new-ish runner and am competing in my first race next week on Thanksgiving, a 10k. After that I am starting training to run a half marathon in February. Would love to have you as a friend, and anyone else too! Would love to have a bunch of running friends!
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    Congratulations on running a marathon. I run on a regular basis; completing the Warrior Dash for 2011 (Maryland) and 2012 (North Carolina). I then had some issues.... tendinitis in my knee (the size of a soft ball) and then a fender bender (whiplash); I am now starting to run again...but have had to take it slowly after the whiplash. I am now starting week 3 of Hal Higdon's Half Marathon training (novice1). I have registered for a 5K on Dec. 8th to fit into the training program; there are no 10Ks that fit the training program...so I will maybe just run 10k that weekend; then I'm looking at a half marathon in March. I've never run that far...so this is a big step for me.

    Edit - friend request sent :smile:
  • kelgalon
    kelgalon Posts: 31 Member
    My last half was about a year ago due to some injuries (due to stupidity, not running) but I've been doing alot of weight training and shorter races to try to get back to it next year! Feel free to add me!
  • drakechic08
    drakechic08 Posts: 156 Member
    Feel free to add me
  • helpmeherman
    helpmeherman Posts: 21 Member
    Is that the Rock N Roll race in Vegas? I certainly hope they fix it. The issues from the 2011 race were horrible. They failed in every aspect- allowed too many racers, didn't seed people properly, then dropped the wave start after the first 10 corrals, so I ended up running shoulder to shoulder with 10,000 other people. It was impossible to pass, it was impossible to change speed, you were just stuck at whatever pace the people in front of you were at because there was absolutely no room to move. The finish line was a disaster too. They even ran out of medals!

    Their FB wall lit up after that race because it was so poorly managed.
  • dorianaldyn
    dorianaldyn Posts: 611 Member
    I'll add you - I'm about to do my third 1/2 on Sunday, I'm registered for another 1/2 in April '13 and I'm seriously considering running a full in June '13. I just need the guts to click register.
  • Elsieblue
    Elsieblue Posts: 11
    Hi - count me in!

    I've been running for 3 or 4 years but only consistently trained properly this year I've done 5 half marathons (3 this year) . I'm considering a full marathon this time next year - but also like running shorter races too.

    I'm struggling with plantar fasciitis at the moment so I've had to cut back on my mileage. Trying to keep my fitness up with spin classes and strength training, but I could do with more runners to motivate me
  • miracole
    miracole Posts: 492 Member
    feel free to add me! I finished my second marathon in October (Niagara Falls International) and have run 6 half marathons so far. My next one is in January (Hypothermic Half!) . We've got short days here too so I can definitely help with the motivation for the winter training!
  • unitedstace
    unitedstace Posts: 4 Member
    I'm doing my first half in January and hopefully a full this time next year. I'm training my butt off and today I got my first even shin splint! Very painful. I added a bunch of you!
  • valleydad
    valleydad Posts: 40 Member
    I've done three 5Ks this year (2 this month) and hope to do at least one more. I'm also focusing on doing a half marathon next year with a possible marathon in 2014 or maybe 2013.

    I like training and competing even if I'm not that great.

    Feel free to add me.
  • HendricksGolfGirl
    HendricksGolfGirl Posts: 11 Member
    Oh no. I was planning to run in Vegas. Crud! I may have to reconsider. I'll keep an eye on it for this year and see if it's any better. Thank you for letting me know.:ohwell:
  • sammyneb
    sammyneb Posts: 257
    Hello all :)
    I'm new to fitness pal, but not so new to running. I lost about 50lbs two years ago (mainly by just lifting weights) I quit smoking and starting running a year ago. Unfortunately with the quitting of smoking I have gained about 25-30 lbs back. I trained for my first half marathon which I ran last May. And I ran over 12 races (5K, 10k, 10 mile races in 2012) I am currently training for the San Antonio HeroThon (which is a half marathon on January 27th). I have just started to really try to loose the weight again (I even hung up a picture of me in a swim suit from two years ago on my cupboard for motivation!) My current runs are getting longer (5 and 6 miles during the week and 10-12 miles on the weekends) My real balancing act is to make sure I am eating enough carbs/calories to keep up my training but not to over due it, because after running long runs you feel starved! I would love to add/help motivate other runners out there, I just have no idea how to :)
  • gabe_irun4coffee
    gabe_irun4coffee Posts: 230 Member
    Runner here! I usually just run for fun but am trying to train for a 10k and maybe a half soon. Always looking for runner friends!
  • gabe_irun4coffee
    gabe_irun4coffee Posts: 230 Member
    Runner here! I usually just run for fun but am trying to train for a 10k and maybe a half soon. Always looking for runner friends!
  • BigJayUK
    BigJayUK Posts: 63 Member
    Hi there,
    Just recently returned to running after a long long lay off due to injury.
    Complete 5k runs on a regular basis
    and just completed a couple of 10K runs.

    Feel free to add me, always looking for new running friends.
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    2 half Mara's here and more signed up. Always looking for fellow runners to learn from and share support with. Anyone feel free to send an invite!

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