Any new runners?

painauxraisin
painauxraisin Posts: 299 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm starting on Wednesday. Anyone want to join me? Maybe, if we add each other as friends we can encourage each other.
Running shoes at the ready?

I'm off to work now but I'll be back to see if anyone's interested later!
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  • shivles
    shivles Posts: 468 Member
    Im not exactly new to running but I'm starting my marathon program tonight with a 4 miler :) add me if you want, I always encourage runs :)
  • astridlind22
    astridlind22 Posts: 17
    i'm a new runner. I'm starting week 2 of C25K today :-)
    Feel free to add me :)
  • mumof5
    mumof5 Posts: 328 Member
    not new to running off steam but new to training for a 1/2 marathon. 4 weeks to go until the big day!


    BTW - where on earth is that little piece of hevan in your profile pic???? looks like my dream back yard!
  • painauxraisin
    painauxraisin Posts: 299 Member
    Lovely to meet you all! See you after tomorrow's run!

    The little bit of heaven is the Brittany coast line.
  • CherriB0mb
    CherriB0mb Posts: 4
    I was new, hurt my shin, and now I'm back! My goal is to run 20 races this season. The only definitive races I have are the Shamrock Shuffle (8K) in April, Half Marathon in October and the Color Run (5K) in October. Just started with Hal Higdon's 8K training program Monday so I can slowly build the muscles in my feet, ankles, and shins--unlike before when I just started running without a plan of gradual increase. After the 8 weeks are up I'll move on to Half training.

    I'd love to have some fellow runners as friends on here and Fitbit. :-)
  • Rosie5230
    Rosie5230 Posts: 14 Member
    ME! One of my new goals is to run a 5k this spring....I have no idea how to begin other than trying to run a little longer each time i go to the gym.....
  • contlm
    contlm Posts: 9 Member
    Well, I have not officially started, but signed up for a partner at the gym. I need someone to run/train with me otherwise, I know I will lose motivation. My goal is to be able to run a 5k this spring.
  • painauxraisin
    painauxraisin Posts: 299 Member
    This is great and so motivating!! I can't wait to get out there this afternoon!
  • painauxraisin
    painauxraisin Posts: 299 Member
    ME! One of my new goals is to run a 5k this spring....I have no idea how to begin other than trying to run a little longer each time i go to the gym.....


    Good luck with starting to run. When are you heading out?
  • dream_big
    dream_big Posts: 75 Member
    I've been running for about 5 months, started with c25k just about done 10k for pink. Think ill continue with this distance for a bit and then tackle a 1/2 marathon training plan. Don't really plan on doing any races but more for breaking my own personal records but who knows what the future holds. Always like more running friends so feel free to add me
  • Play_outside
    Play_outside Posts: 528 Member
    I will hopefully be starting running again next week after I get the okay from my physiotherapist (pending the treadmill test run/walk going well). I will be doing Couch to 5k again, or maybe a modified version of it depending how my recovering knee handles it. I have done the program before and was working on the Bridge to 10k, I recommend both programs for sure!

    Welcome to the world of running. :)
  • astridlind22
    astridlind22 Posts: 17
    Did day 1 week 2 of C25K yesterday. Wow! I can already feel a difference!
    Never thought i would run 1 minute, and when it said i need to run 1,5 minute i thought "NO WAY!".. but i did it - without any breaks!

    This week's gonna be great!
  • JacquiDawn
    JacquiDawn Posts: 43
    Went to the gym yesterday, and I was extremely proud of beating the person next to me on the treadmill. I know it's not a competition, but I have never EVER considered myself to be a runner, but I managed to run for 30 mins at a quicker speed than the person next to me, and that made me really proud.
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
    I was new last year, did C25k and 8 races last year....but i'm also still pretty "new" as a runner...i'm not fast or anything, but i still love pushing myself and doing races and what not.....sooo...if any of you guys want, feel free to add :)
  • louiloui123
    louiloui123 Posts: 22 Member
    Ran for 30mins on monday I hope to build up slowly and although im achy i feel good
  • _jkr
    _jkr Posts: 24
    I'm starting C25K on Monday! I used to do sports so I'm not particularly new but I'm rearing to start over (:
  • kadebonis123
    kadebonis123 Posts: 1
    I am on week 3 of C25K... in serious need of motivation. My legs are KILLING me!!!
  • RunningMs
    RunningMs Posts: 52 Member
    I'm starting again after being put off track by an injury in August. Hopefully I will be able to do a 5K or 10K by the end of February.
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    I started 2weeks ago and have so far done 3 runs (8.5miles, 15.1miles and 8.3miles), also signed up for my local half marathon in March. Got my running watch the other day so exciting times and hopefully it'll help me up the pace.

    Oh and hello, how rude of me
  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
    YOou should use Runkeeper app and Gympact, earn some money while you run!
  • demorelli
    demorelli Posts: 508 Member
    I actually just restarted running a couple days ago. I used to be able to run a few miles nonstop. Right now I'm just working on not having to switch to walking every 2-3 minutes.
  • Solly123
    Solly123 Posts: 162 Member
    Hi All

    Started C25K and just did Week 3 Day 1 last night. Am running on a treadmill at the moment. I plan to finish the C25K on the treadmill and then start outside.
    My problem running is speed. I shoot off at 100 miles an hour and am exhausted after a minute.. I find the treadmill keeps me paced and I can manage the whole exercise pretty ok..
    Sort of dreading moving outside, but I hope that I'll have got the feel of the paces by then and I should be able to slow my running down..
    Knee quite painful today after last nights run - but if its not perfect tomorrow, I'll strap it up for W3 D2 tomorrow evening on the treadmill..
    Not shifting any weight whatsoever, but hoping I'll start toning up a bit once I get into the longer runs..
    Also planning to start "30 Day Shred" this weekend and have got "Ripped in 60" (or is it 30) when I finish that.

    Running is what I'd love to get good at though. Currently the 30 mins on C25K has me sweating buckets and totally wrecked by the end. But I feel great once I've showered and calmed down. Want to be one of those fit 40 somethings with loads of energy.. Currently I'm a lazy overweight 40 something.. But 2013 is my year.. Running - here I come!! :-)
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    I'm not new to running but I do love running. I just ran my 2nd half marathon Sat. and am training for my third one in April. And in July I'm running my 4th half marathon. I have a goal in 2014 to run my first marathon. Send me a request. I would love to have more runner friends!
  • pamelagold
    pamelagold Posts: 5
    Today is my week 2 day 1 too!
  • krebsi
    krebsi Posts: 53 Member
    i am kind of new to running... started two month ago in the gym and at the weekends in the forrest.
    love it and with the right music its a lot of fun!
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Not really new; I've just been on a running break. Getting started again is so hard, so am using a Couch to 10K app. It's a 14 week program, but having run in the past (got a couple 10k races under my belt), I started in week 4. I've been doing it for 2 weeks and now I look forward to running now. Shoes are important for running so make sure you get fitted at a specialty running shop.

    Cleveland Half Marathon May 19, 2013! :drinker:
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    I'm not new to running but training for my first half marathon; it's March 26th. I'm in week 11 of my training...so not even just starting my training but feel free to add me.
  • andreamarieroberts
    andreamarieroberts Posts: 34 Member
    YAY FOR RUNNING! I started C25K in August - Ran my first race in October. I just started training for the half. I have NEVER run in my life. This is so new for me, and absolutely exhilirating. For someone who has been obese all her life (still is!), and who has super big boobs, this is a huge deal. I feel so good about life since I started running. HAPPY CHEMICALS UNLEASHED!
    Runners: Friend me!:bigsmile:
  • flanyo
    flanyo Posts: 15
    I am new to running!! I find it very hard.... I have just started running as I can no longer afford a gym. I struggle running on the path as the ground is very unforgiving and there are many hills in Sheffield. Running on the street around where I live is a default option to get out and do some exercise. I can only manage about 20-25 mins at a pace of 6mph on average.

    If anyone has any words of advice or tips they would be very welcomed - also add me if you wish : )
  • karebear111
    karebear111 Posts: 33 Member
    I'm starting the C25K this week - AGAIN! I'm registering for a 10K in June for the motivation, using the 10K for Pink app... could definitely use all the motivation I can get!!! ;-)

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