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RunKeeper Friends?

mwhite7372
mwhite7372 Posts: 5 Member
edited February 8 in Motivation and Support
About 6 weeks ago, I got tired of the "boring" cardio machines at the gym. No matter how much I switched between machines, change the intensity, use HIIT methods, etc... It finally got to the point that I started to dread cardio days. So, I decided that maybe I should try to actually run outside. It has been amazing, for the first time in my 41yrs I actually enjoy running.

And then earlier this week, I was downsized at work. Perfect time to make excuses not to run, but I did. And, I am guessing I must have had a lot of stuff to cwork out, because I i ended up achieving my personal lifetime best of 6.13 miles in 1hr 5m. I know I will still have to begrudgingly use the gym during inclement weather, but I have found a new passion for running.

Which brings me to my request, I have been using RunKeeper to track my runs, and I realized I am lacking some friends for motivation and competition. Please let me know if anyone would like to "friend" me on RunKeeper. Thanks

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  • greenhudler
    greenhudler Posts: 150
    I'm down :) my username is greenhudler :).
    Very sorry to hear about your job <3
  • sandywerks
    sandywerks Posts: 94 Member
    I just switched to Runkeeper this week and have no friends there either. I am just getting into running outside as well although it will be the dreadmill today because of rain and fog. Yesterday was my longest run so far 4.4 miles. I am following the Runkeeper sub 2:30 plan to train for a half at the end of April which will be a huge challenge for me as I am not a gifted runner. Username: sandywerks :)

    I also joined this group to challenge myself and find it very motivating http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1143269-december-2013-move-your-*kitten*-challenge?page=9

    So sorry about your job but hang in there, keep a positive attitude and hopefully something even better will turn up right around the corner.
  • Runs4Wine
    Runs4Wine Posts: 416 Member
    I'm ZinFan on RunKeeper.

    I'm currently working on ST and strengthening my legs and toning arms/core but will be back outside running shortly. The joy of living in CA I can run outside virtually year round. I've just been chickening out of running outside recently - I don't like to run when it's <30 outside. Hurts my lungs, plus it's dangerous when I go and it's still dark (icy).
  • MandyMason7
    MandyMason7 Posts: 185 Member
    I'd love RunKeeper friends, I just started using it last month and would love to be motivated by others! My username on there is the same as here: MandyMason7 feel free to add me!
  • hopperem
    hopperem Posts: 228 Member
    I just started using it too. Hopperem as on here!
  • nicoleisme
    nicoleisme Posts: 98 Member
    I just started using it last week and would love to get friends on their to motivate! My username is SheebaSheeba
    http://runkeeper.com/user/SheebaSheeba
  • hbmcracer
    hbmcracer Posts: 105 Member
    I'm hbmcracer on runkeeper
  • lbetancourt
    lbetancourt Posts: 522 Member
    lbetancourt

    happy running!
  • HornedFrogPride
    HornedFrogPride Posts: 283 Member
    Sure, my Runkeeper moniker is:

    illraceu

    Would love to have more Runkeeper friends & competition, too.

    RUN ON friends! :D
  • dlbaron
    dlbaron Posts: 79 Member
    http://runkeeper.com/user/Dlbaron/profile

    I just joined so I could track my distance and times. I plan to run a half marathon in 2014 and would love friends on runkeeper to motivate me!
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    I am on Runkeeper but dont really use it too much anymore.

    Anybody on Garmin Connect?
  • curlsintherack
    curlsintherack Posts: 465 Member
    i am lsutton484 on runkeeper i am currently training for a half marathon on may 4th would love some runkeeper friends.
  • krist3ng
    krist3ng Posts: 259 Member
    Oh thank you. I've been trying to convince my sis to join runkeeper just so I'm not posting my workouts into the abyss... I'm krist3ng there too!
  • Flixi1403
    Flixi1403 Posts: 5 Member
    I recently started using Runkeeper and signed up for a half-marathon plan. Would love to have some friends there helping me sticking to it. Hi from Germany, btw.
  • Chewbacca262
    Chewbacca262 Posts: 25
    I just switched from Endomondo to Runkeeper started using MFP as well.

    I'm Chewbacca26.2


    BTW- is it just me but I can't seem to find any of you guys on RK by name but can when I copy the profile link only.
    Here is my profile:

    http://runkeeper.com/user/Chewbacca262/profile
  • peterjasper
    peterjasper Posts: 41 Member
    Training for the Gold Coast Marathon here.

    Will give the half marathon a go this year.

    Feel free to add me:

    http://runkeeper.com/user/lazygecko
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