Looking for running buddies

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  • amohoop34
    amohoop34 Posts: 21
    I'm starting my 5th week of training for my first half marathon that runs on October 6th. Because of my weight and previous aversion to running I'm absolutely terrified, but i'm up to 6 miles in one run and down 17 pounds, so i might survive it after all. And if i don't, at least i've lived a good life. :tongue:

    By all means, feel free to add me.
  • lw2134
    lw2134 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi,
    wanted to share with you guys a new site, called PhantomRunner (https://www.phantomrunner.com/) that has free weekly virtual races (monthly paid races too). It links with RunKeeper, so you can participate with your smartphone. It's a fun way to stay motivated week in and week out, it's a good way to ease into running if you're just getting started, and it's all free.

    In full disclosure, I made the site, but I made it because I'm a runner and wanted to use something like this. I just released it a few days ago and will be making plenty of improvements and modifications in the near future. I hope some of you find it useful and fun!
  • kenna44cat
    kenna44cat Posts: 105 Member
    I'm almost 69 (October this year) and am learning to run. I'm going to be taking a running clinic at Running Room in October and then plan to enter a 5K on New Year's Day. We'll be in the deep freeze here in Edmonton, Canada. Anyone want to add me I need all the advice and motivation I can get! Right now am run/walking as often as I can just around the block and so on.
  • kenna44cat
    kenna44cat Posts: 105 Member
    I signed up for Phantom Runner. Will give it a try, good idea. I'm a very basic beginner. Incidentally, I'm going to learn to ride a bicycle, too.
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    I signed up for Phantom Runner. Will give it a try, good idea. I'm a very basic beginner. Incidentally, I'm going to learn to ride a bicycle, too.

    Good for you! And the best of luck! I hope you enjoy both riding and running.
  • kenna44cat
    kenna44cat Posts: 105 Member
    Hello, I tried to register for Phantom Runner but they only take US states, nothing from Canada. So I can't sign up. Sorry, it sounded like a good idea.
  • mouna89
    mouna89 Posts: 2
    Hello fellow runners,
    Any one live in Toronto, Canada preferably around the Danforth who is looking for a running buddy? Preferably girls, if you are interested would love to get together for a nice run :)
  • hanniejong
    hanniejong Posts: 556 Member
    Hi, I am starting to run a bit, I have never in my life been able to run because I couldn't breathe, but now I can jog a bit and would like to get into it if I can and it is my dream to do a 5k run next year. I am no spring chicken but I will give it a go.

    You can do it!
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    Thank you joreannasaurou, I am 65 and very keen to give it a go, my hubby who is 71 runs twice a day, I really would like to join him.

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