Any new runners?

I'm kind of new. I've been running for about a year now and I'm starting to work on training for my first half marathon in September.

I'd love to find some new running people! Feel free to add me if you like!

Not totally new but have not run in years. I used to run cross country in high school. That was the leanest I've ever been and healthy too. I plan on starting tomorrow. I am able to drop the babies off with grandma and I'll head to the park where I ran in high school, hopefully that will be great motivation as it brings back memories.

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 : )

If you slow your pace down a bit you will probably be able to run for a longer period of time. It is hard to do, I use a GPS watch and endomondo app sometimes to control my pace on long runs. I can run at 6mph, but not for long. At 4.5 - 5 mph, I feel like I could run for days.
When I started I found it very difficult as well. If you keep putting the miles in, you will be amazed at yourself and what your body can do! In August I was lucky to be able to run for a minute or two at a time, huffing and puffing and hating it. On thanksgiving I ran a five mile race at about 6 mph. I waited at the finish for a friend and watched all the skinny, fit looking people coming in well after me and THAT FELT GREAT!
Keep up the good work!

I am on week 3 of C25K... in serious need of motivation. My legs are KILLING me!!!

Hang in there, rest for couple of days and then pick up where you left off! And think of the great exhilaration of surmounting something that you thought, at one time, was impossible!

I am just a little ahead of you, on a week 4 of C25K! So I understand! I do this every other day and then insert couple of rest days' in between the weeks to let the muscles/knees recover. I do more of a slow jog than run, like the online article says, running and speed can wait! I was ready to quit the other day and literally, talked myself out of it, then patted myself on the back! Today of course, is another day, so we'll see how it goes!

I am a year into running. Runners, joggers, feel free to add me

Meeeee!!!!:happy:

I'm not a new runner, I've been running since 2010. 2010, I completed my first 1/2 marathon. 2011, I did my 2nd 1/2 marathon. I have to say that 2012 has been my favorite year so far for running. I was saved June 17th, after being saved I PR on a 5k, 5 miler. 2012 was also the year that I got involved or should I say fell in love with TEAM 413, I also completed my first 3/4 marathon and then completed my first full marathon and finished under my goal time. I use the Galloway Run/Walk method. My goals for 2013 is to run at least a 100 miles a month and to complete a 50k. Feel free to add me

I'm new to running, working on c25k, on week 6. It's been up and down. I struggle some days, and some days its easy. Add me as a friend if you want to, I think it helps to hear how others are doing.

I am getting back at it after a foot injury, a baby, and brain surgery sidelined me for 3 years. Ironically? The most difficult to cope with emotionally was the foot problem.

I used to do 10Ks 3/4 times a week. I am managing 5 k/week as the last time I went back at it too strong and re-injured my foot.

I use the John Stanton 10 & 1 running system - and from what I hear it is a very good way to get you up and going for a 0 - 5KM training. You start with 1 minute running 10 walking on week one then you do 2 minute runs and 8 minute walking (and so on) three times a week. If you are looking to improve that seems to be the magic minimum you should do.

Will keep looking for you all on here.

I am getting back at it after a foot injury, a baby, and brain surgery sidelined me for 3 years. Ironically? The most difficult to cope with emotionally was the foot problem.

I used to do 10Ks 3/4 times a week. I am managing 5 k/week as the last time I went back at it too strong and re-injured my foot.

I use the John Stanton 10 & 1 running system - and from what I hear it is a very good way to get you up and going for a 0 - 5KM training. You start with 1 minute running 10 walking on week one then you do 2 minute runs and 8 minute walking (and so on) three times a week. If you are looking to improve that seems to be the magic minimum you should do.

Will keep looking for you all on here.

Anyone interested I can give you some further details about the programme - but is also online - I think about $40 Canadian for a 4 week programme. If you live in Canada there are shops across the country offering clinics (which I can highly recommend) and also they have group runs for free twice a week out of the shop. So like the 5k people can run with the 5 K types and the 10, half and full marathon types often train together...makes it a nice community thing.

I completed the couch to 5K a little while ago. Going for about 4 tonight. I use the runkeeper app. I've become a running junkie and I love it.

New to running! already love it! I tried starting the C25k but i just run till i get tired then walk ect. It's worked for me so far, i've already noticed a difference in my endurance and I've only gone on 5 runs (1.5k each) lol I'm not stopping anytime soon though! That runners high that everyone talks about got me hooked!

if anyone wants to add me as a friend feel free too! Im new to My Fitness Pal as well, and could use some people to motivate me haha

I am on week 3 of C25K... in serious need of motivation. My legs are KILLING me!!!

1. Slow your pace down (when my legs get sore I slow to an almost shuffle - hey, it's still running!)
2. Keep your strides slow. Usain Bolt may stride out but he's had years of practice (not to mention very long legs). This video is really helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx6x2cD6Y8Q
3. Stretch out lots when you get home, or even half way round if your legs feel crampy.
4. If shin splints are an issue, when you get home walk up and down your living room on your heels for 30 seconds, then on the balls of your feet for 30 seconds. Repeat until the pain eases up. Amazingly this really works.
5. Put some ice packs on your legs as soon as you get home irrespective of whether they are sore. This was a lifesaver when I first started running.
6. On days you are not running do plenty of different types of squats to strengthen your quads (Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones DVD has some good ones or have a look on You Tube).

...and it will get better as you get stronger - I promise! (my legs killed me for the first few weeks of running when I started last year but I barely get a twinge now).

I am somewhat new. I began running back in the fall but then had to stop due to lung issues. I am asthmatic and whenever I get a cold my lungs can sometimes take a long time to get back to normal.

I started running again this month. I love it and have a goal of a mini this Spring (knock on wood). I am not expecting to finish with a great time, but as long as I finish I will be excited. :drinker:

Totally sympathise. I've been out of action for nearly two months thanks to a chest infection setting off my asthma. In cold weather I wear a buff (like a scarf/snood you can wear around your neck and pull up) and pull it up over my mouth to help prevent my asthma being triggered (not to mention using my preventative inhaler before setting off to fend of any problems).

ME! I have been an on-again/off-again runner for years (I played soccer in college) but my one and only New Years resolution was to walk/run 500 miles this year!