Motivated 5K/half marathoners?

RayInMotion
RayInMotion Posts: 89 Member
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I'm looking to add friends who are dedicated runners. I just got into running 2 months ago, and have already knocked my 5K time down to 24:40 after starting at 34 minutes back in January. I'm looking to add friends who are also runners whose daily activities I can follow. If you are a runner and daily MFP user, please add me!
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  • liljen69
    liljen69 Posts: 45
    I'm a runner. A slow runner. I'm not sure about the daily MFP user part though. I just joined yesterday and haven't learned my way around quite yet.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    running is awesome. i hate it.
  • lmr0528
    lmr0528 Posts: 427 Member
    I've just recently found my love for running. I'm in the middle of the 10k trainer app... just about to the point of being able to run a 5k straight through, not very fast though yet! I'm a daily MFP user!
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,288 MFP Moderator
    Well, when I was in the army, I ran frequently... Got out of hte military, got lazy and fat. I recently started the C25K program, because I love running as long as no one is telling me I HAVE to do it... I log daily, but am just starting my running program (3 weeks in, though took most of this week off due to a tummy bug, weather and a disdain for running on a treadmill). You're welcome to add me, if that's 'runner' enough for you. :) I'm planning on running the 'foam fest' in Baltimore this July.
  • davemunger
    davemunger Posts: 1,139 Member
    I've just started a group for runners interested in improving their 5K times -- why not join up?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/20559-run-faster-5ks
  • LoveMyLife_NYC
    LoveMyLife_NYC Posts: 230 Member
    I'm a runner! I ran my first 3 races last year, a 10k, 4 miler, and 5k. I just signed up for my first two races of the season, and I'm looking to improve my times... and maybe potentially place? :smile:
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Re-dedicated runner here, feel free to add me. Good run days and bad run days like everyone else :)
  • anj1030
    anj1030 Posts: 153 Member
    I love running so much that I hate it! I'm an addict...and I don't care! Feel free to add me!!!! (I also do triathlons...welcome to the madness!!!)
  • Amberlynnek
    Amberlynnek Posts: 405 Member
    5 time marathoner right here!
  • joedfro
    joedfro Posts: 270
    I think i'm running!!! feel free to add me
  • Kekibird
    Kekibird Posts: 1,122 Member
    Daily user and a runner. So far I've got 3 5ks under my belt this year. Completed 12 in 2012. Goal is to complete a half at some point. Not a speedy runner but super motivated.
  • meganjcallaghan
    meganjcallaghan Posts: 949 Member
    I've been running every day since last August just for the sake of being able to convince some doctors that i'm doing everything possible to be as healthy as necessary for them to agree to take my kidney....That way when my blood pressure was up I could say ''look, I'm doing everything you medical types say to do with high blood pressure....can't say I'm not trying!"

    Anyhoo, I'm up to just about 18k at a pop now....I'm nowhere near as fast as you, though. I did 17.9 in about an hour and 35 a few weeks ago. I'm not a marathoner, though. I don't have the kind of money to throw down on registering for a race when I could just walk out my door any day of the week and run that distance if I wanted to.
  • dcresider
    dcresider Posts: 1,272 Member
    I run and am training for the Cherry Blossom 10 miler coming up in 2 weeks. The weather has been awful here so not sure how I'll do this time around.
  • prabbitts
    prabbitts Posts: 16 Member
    I'm a runner, one marathon, a few 5Ks, but like to run slow and long distance. Run between 45-50 miles every week and can't stand to take a day off. Gives me complete joy and trains my mind for all areas of my life.
  • lindseyas1
    lindseyas1 Posts: 25 Member
    I'm slow, but I'm training for a marathon. Love to add you!
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Hello. I'm a slow runner.....Actually...I am not running right now because of an injury. I completed my first half in September of 2013. I was scheduled to do one in about a month but had to bail. I have one scheduled for September and I have very little doubt I will be completing it. Feel free to add me!
  • Courtshorr
    Courtshorr Posts: 63 Member
    I'm a runner! Slow, but getting back up there. Training for a half marathon.currently! Sent you an add! I race triathlons too.... which you should totally try! Way more "fun" than just running!
  • OnceARnnr
    OnceARnnr Posts: 4
    You already added me but I've been on and off with running for the past year. I'm also going to try to improve my 5K time and run a steady half marathon in June. It will good to have someone to keep me going!
  • FinneusTFlubberbusters
    FinneusTFlubberbusters Posts: 3 Member
    how did you get your 5k time down so quick?! I started running a year ago and have a hard time running 9:30 during a race
  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    I'm slow too...I've done several 5ks and working toward a 10k. anyone can add me if they want!!!
  • stacked
    stacked Posts: 51 Member
    Your time is fantastic!

    My best 5k ever was 30:09 and that was 20 pounds ago.
    Ive been running since 2010.
    Ive run 2 marathons and a bunch of lesser distances.
    I did a half last weekend.
    I try to do as many as I can.

    Add me!
  • handyrunner
    handyrunner Posts: 32,662 Member
    hi all ...getting ready to do my fourth half in April. love running I can't stop. anyone feel free to add
  • terra415
    terra415 Posts: 13 Member
    I've been running every day since last August just for the sake of being able to convince some doctors that i'm doing everything possible to be as healthy as necessary for them to agree to take my kidney....That way when my blood pressure was up I could say ''look, I'm doing everything you medical types say to do with high blood pressure....can't say I'm not trying!"

    Anyhoo, I'm up to just about 18k at a pop now....I'm nowhere near as fast as you, though. I did 17.9 in about an hour and 35 a few weeks ago. I'm not a marathoner, though. I don't have the kind of money to throw down on registering for a race when I could just walk out my door any day of the week and run that distance if I wanted to.

    Marathoner my behind! You so are! You know I was "worn-down" by the YMCA to run for their camp program. Really it was the motivation to run for the cause and I found the money (yes I am pinching here and there and begging for funds like no other) but heck! The kids that benefit are worth it. Once you find the cause, your running/training will take on new meaning :) Trust me, there is a cause that needs you just as much as you want to work for them.

    I wish you all the best! I think that's awesome that you a poppin out those K's so steadily.
  • dinojay28
    dinojay28 Posts: 57 Member
    :happy: just run! I run 6-12 miles daily (well at least 6 days a weeks haha) I'm trying to improve my 8 min mile though! Yikes :noway: I'm new add me and let's support :flowerforyou:
  • JenniCali1000
    JenniCali1000 Posts: 646 Member
    I'm a runner (5 days a week) and I'm on mfp daily! I'm about to do a mud run next weekend, then a 10K in a few weeks. Coming soon...a half! Would love to add some new running buddies! :)
  • Brewster1620
    Brewster1620 Posts: 8 Member
    I've run many 5k's, 10k's, a half-marathon and I am currently training to run the Boston Marathon on April 21st. I am pretty slow. As for the daily M
    FP use I'm not so good about logging my food but I do log all my runs. Feel free to add me if you like.

    That's great progress you've made!
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Running addict here! I race a few times a year. Running around 50 mpw but 6 months from now it will be up to 100. I respond well with high mileage. I try to update things here when I have time. If I don't log on for a while, don't worry. I'm still training. Currently training for Vegas 1/2 in November. Shooting for 1:25:59 Then 2015 is going to be all about going sub 3HR in a marathon. Woo!
    Feel free to add me.
  • Luke_Luke_Luke
    Luke_Luke_Luke Posts: 41
    Trail Runner here returning back to running after a few years off due to...laziness really :/ Hoping to get back to running HM distance and then Marathon distance and beyond once I lose drop some baby weight (new baby/sympathy weight gain haha)! Feel free to add me
    I'm slow too...I've done several 5ks and working toward a 10k. anyone can add me if they want!!!
    No such thing as too slow - not all runners are built for speed!
  • JourneyToLose50
    JourneyToLose50 Posts: 17 Member
    Im starting to train for a half Marathon! Add me :)
  • silencioesoro
    silencioesoro Posts: 318 Member
    I enjoy running, do it three times a week. Just finished my first half marathon on the 15th! Already looking at another one to do before the one I already committed myself to. I enjoy 5ks and 10ks as well.

    Add me, I'm always on MFP.

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