Calling all current and aspiring RUNNERS!

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  • hedkell
    hedkell Posts: 121 Member
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    Feel free to add me too, I would love to have more running friends!

    Started c25k around July last year when I was at my heaviest. Ran a 5k in Nov, 10k in Dec and a Half Marathon in Feb and am now at my goal weight. I am training hard for some PB's this season, have already ran the 5k so I have the 10k and the half to go!
  • TracyKSm
    TracyKSm Posts: 4 Member
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    I just started to run this summer. I just ran my first 2 5Ks in the last month! Running is a great release! I wish was a little faster but I think I will improve if I keep at it!
  • jonnie7053
    jonnie7053 Posts: 48 Member
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    I started running in April this year and I love it.
    I now run 4 days a week a short run first thing in a morning then another longer run on an evening.
    I'm completely addicted and won't miss a run if i can help it.
    I am open to any friend requests as it would be nice to see how other runners are doing on MFP.
  • Rosbrook1985
    Rosbrook1985 Posts: 130 Member
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    Hey all :)

    Just started running a month ago. No events or races to date, but i've set myself the ultimate goal (stupidly??) of the Virgin London Marathon 2013!! Training is going ok at the moment, got 10 miles to hit on Sunday :)

    Feel free to add me, and if anyone else is doing VLM please defo add me :D

    x
  • missferoux
    missferoux Posts: 118 Member
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    Feel free to add me. Well done on your story - amazing!!

    I was going home form work in August, when I realised I'd run out of cigs. I decided not to buy more, put on some joggers and decided to go for a run. For the first time in my life. I ran about 3 mins. Walked for 5. Ran for 2. And so on. I was RUBBISH! But each day I got a bit better. Then I join a gym.
    Why did no one warn me that treadmills are harder? I had to start all over again when I joined on the 1st September.

    Last thursday and friday I ran 5k each day. For the first time.

    So proud of myself. Never thought I would do a full 5k. Ok - to some it's not much. But it was 34 mins continuous running, whereas the first step on a treadmill I couldn't do 5!!!!!

    Very addictive :happy:
  • kskroch
    kskroch Posts: 288 Member
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    I would like to just take off and run... but I have injuries from an old motorcycle accident and have had a couple back and hip surgeries. After coming off a surgery and losing a significant amount of weight last year, I was hoping to go from walking (18 months ago I was using a cane) to running a 5k this year, hasn't worked out so well. I have made progress though. I can do some interval jogging during a 3-4 mile walk.
  • kellyr0219
    kellyr0219 Posts: 15
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    I'm running my first 5K since high school in two weeks! Started running again this past summer usually 3 days a week. I'm pumped to run in a race again! I used to run cross country in high school but that was over 10 years ago!
  • fat2fitdancody
    fat2fitdancody Posts: 259 Member
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    73 miles this month including my 2nd 10k, aiming for 100 in this challenge:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/785703-100-miles-in-november

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  • KeithAngilly
    KeithAngilly Posts: 575 Member
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    Inspiring story Joyzy!

    I am scheduled to run my first 5K on January 1st. I figure it is a good way to start off the year. As a ex-Us army Infantry sgt, I had my fill of running when I served (1985 - 1989). I literally haven't done any running since then. Over the last year or so, I have been doing a lot of hiking and now just started to do some running and it feels so good. I have to take it slow, as I am about 35 lbs overweight and I really don't want to injure myself. I have a 1.25 mile loop in my neighborhood with a couple of good hills that I have yet to get through yet, so it's baby steps. I can't believe how out of shape I am!

    Anyway, thank you all for your stories and if anyone would like to add me, please feel free.

    Thanks,
    Keith
  • tr33p1g
    tr33p1g Posts: 85
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    Hi there, I gotta say your story is inspiring!

    I regulary run 5ks and have recently moved into 10k territory hoping to progress to a half marathon. I love running and try to fit it in whenever I can.

    I would love to hear from you or other runners of any ability.
  • 4kuykesh
    4kuykesh Posts: 26 Member
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    I want to begin a program. Trying to locate the guidelines and instructions for starting the Couch to 5K - for some reason not having any luck. Any advice on websites, please share. Thanks
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
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    I ran my first race in July it was a 10k that I ran because you got to run through the giant inflatable patriots helmet and finish at the 50 yard line in Gilette stadium. It was the only time I could do that and not get tackled by security and escorted from the premises :laugh:

    That day I wasn't ready for a race that long so it was a mixture of run/walk (and it was 86 degrees out)

    Since then I've run at least a race a month and the warrior dash (with a 5K the NEXT day).

    When I got myself proper running shoes I overtrained, a LOT and gave myself planar faciatias. I'm 95% better now and I've been running my races and maybe 1 day a week otherwise. I have a race thursday, 2 in December about 2 weeks apart and then a 5k AND a one mile race on New Years day and then probably one on Superbowl sunday.

    I've been trying to stick to exercises that don't kill my feet until I'm completely better but my goal next year is a 1/2 marathon, probably in November so I'll have to ramp up training about June or so...

    I've also signed up for two different running series and that is because you cannot sign up for the third.
    http://www.millenniumrunning.com/series
    http://www.willrunforbeer.com/

    and the third..

    http://www.proportsmouth.org/SeacoastSeries.cfm
  • jellebeandesigns
    jellebeandesigns Posts: 347 Member
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    My story isn't as awesome but I'm a runner

    I was dx asthmatic as a child, complicated by severe allergies. I had pneumonia and bronchitis every year, when I was in 2nd grade I was taken to the dr with a fever 106.7 yes 106.7 like brain damage high with severe dehydration I was given an antibiotic that killed me taken to the or for exploratory surgery. My left lung was 3/4 filled with fluid, I was dying.
    I recovered

    As an adult I have 1.5 functioning lungs with scar tissue in the other half. I run 4-5 days a week (25 ish miles a week) with my lungs and a docs told me to never try to run.
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
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    Heh.

    It's hit me I've been running. . pretty much for six years now. I've had a few 4 to 6 week hiatuses, but I always get back to it.

    What I've discovered is this is a very goal oriented activity. Goals = Motivation. Always have a goal, e.g. race scheduled.

    also

    Nike Clearance Store = Mecca
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
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    i never dreamed i would be running as my form of exercise or stress relief nor did i EVER think i would compete in any races. i've done 2 5k mud runs, 1 5k color run, an 8k, a 10k, getting ready to run a 5k turkey trot, then a sleighbell 5k and in june i'll run my very first half marathon!!!! already training for the half. i'm sure between january and june i'll add a few more races.
  • lucky723
    lucky723 Posts: 52
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    I loved your story that is amazing!!! I was an avid runner before both of my girls. Just had my last one in August and just started getting back into running again finally!!!! Feel free to add me!
  • Inarific
    Inarific Posts: 29
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    I'm an aspiring runner. I will start the C25k plan this Saturday to get ready for my first 5k in Feb ( the color run!). I hope I end up loving it too!
  • jennieb75
    jennieb75 Posts: 41 Member
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    I'll call myself a runner too! I started a couple years ago but took a year and a bit off to be pregnant and have my twin boys. :-). Restarted a couple months ago and I'm getting ready to run a 5k in Dec. I'm working up to another 10k and then possibly train for a half marathon next year! I'm hoping the running gets easier as the weight drops off. ;-).
    Feel free to add me... Would love the motivation! :-)
  • nermal6873
    nermal6873 Posts: 344 Member
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    Inspiring story! I always love having runner friends! I just finished my first half on Sunday and plan on completing a full by spring 2014. Feel free to add me!
  • danimal5867
    danimal5867 Posts: 390
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    Picked up running in July as a means to burn calories outside the gym. I'll be running my first races on Thanksgiving and New Year's Day (5 miler and 5K) but I'm already dreaming of tackling much longer distances in 2013. I'm always looking for more running pals. Send me a friend request and I'll accept.

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