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Hi all. I was referred to this group after a post of mine.
My name is Teri, 39, single mom of one daughter. I live in central PA. I am a critical care RN that is currently starting grad school for Health Informatics.
If you read my profile, my goal last year was to run an entire half marathon. I got hip bursitis and got sidelined so here I am a year later actually walking those half marathons, but they are getting done. I have finished 3 half's (all with walk/run) and I have a 4th in 2 weeks. So my goal this time next year is to run the 2 half's that I am walking. I am on the mend and need encouragement, tips, an occasional kick in the *kitten*, etc.. to keep me going! Please feel free to add me. : )0 -
I used to be here on MFP in 2011 -- with the support of MFP friends I ran my first marathon in August 2011. I am married, mom of 4, 31...going to be 32 in December. I don't quite run as much as I used to but I'm getting back into it. I do a lot of strength training, I do Insanity and other Beachbody programs to cross train since I sustained both knee and ankle injuries from marathoning in 2011 that never, ever really healed. Hoping to do a half early 2015 and full by the end. I'm from Pennsylvania, but moved to Washington state (about 2 hours from Seattle on Whidbey Island) when I met my now husband here on MFP back in 2011. I haven't met too many runners here. I live in a Navy town, so unless their training for physical fitness or seasonal running...you don't see much here.
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Hi, al!
Been on MFP since 2011. Have lost about 60lbs since 2009.
I took up running Jan 2nd, 2013 with a friend. Had always wanted to get into it and finally did. I had no idea how much I'd enjoy it! 2013 was a banner year...I ran almost 800 miles, ran my first 5k (excluding Warrior Dash's I'd done before), 10k, and half-marathon.
2014 was been simpler. I played tackle football for 6 months, which severely cut into running time. I estimate I'll only get to 400 miles this year. That said, I placed 1st in my age group in a 5k (small race) and ran my second half-marathon.
Just ran race 1 in a local series called "The Bridge Series", which is 3 races over local bridges near me (I live near Houston, Tx). Was an official PR (only 2nd timed 10k). It's got me excited for the remaining races!0 -
Hi all,
A little bit about myself - I am 26 years old and live in Northern Virginia. I started running in 2006 with my first 5k race. I loved it and wanted to try again. Since then I have done a handful of 5ks, 10ks, half marathons even a 1k! :drinker:
During this time I have lost weight
AND gained weight 
so I have seen my min/mile paces decrease and increase. Overall though I mostly run/walk everything.
Right now though I am training for my biggest goal, a full marathon. Put off this goal while earning my degree and told myself after graduation I would start. So here I am, almost a month away from the Marine Corps Marathon. I have no idea what will happen race day (then again, do any of us?) but I am giving it my best shot.0 -
Hey everyone!
A little about myself:
I've been running for about 6 years now. In high school, I ran cross country and track; I was in pretty good shape all year round because of practices and meets, and I was running at a pretty decent pace. Since I've started college, though, it's been a bit more difficult to motivate myself and find time to run as much as I want to, but I'm working on it. I joined MFP to keep track of my nutrition and running, and for motivation to lace up and run more often! I'm hoping to get a bit more healthy and to shave off some of my mile time.
Last October I ran my first half marathon, and since then I've fallen in love with running longer distances. This October, I'm taking on a full marathon, which is exciting and terrifying at the same time!
So that's a little bit about me! Add me if you'd like! 0 -
Hello all.
I am relatively new to running. I was always the guy who said the only reason I'd run is if someone was chasing me. Was active in sports in high school (what feels like a long time ago) and over the next 15 years managed to get up to around 270 lbs. I hate lifting weights and doing those home video workouts so I thought I'd try running to lose some weight and found out I love it!
I have done two half marathons (Nov '13 and May '14) and have another coming up in a couple weeks. I am not out to try and break any records, I just want to constantly improve my personal times and get under the 2 hour mark. I knocked 20 minutes off my time between my first and second run and am hoping to improve that more with the next one.
Just hoping to get some feedback, tips, pointers, etc. from those that came before me so I might pass it on to those that come after me. Please feel free to add me.
Thanks,
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Hey everyone!
I'm Sam. I'm a kinesiology student and aspiring teacher. I've always enjoyed running, but about a year and a half ago is when I really started getting into it. I did my first race ever in the spring (10k) and I just completed my first half marathon this past weekend. If someone had told me two years ago that one day I'd run a half marathon I would have called them crazy. My next half is in a few weeks, which I am super excited for! I'm always looking to make new running friends, so feel free to add me if you wish 0 -
Hi, I recently found a new motivation for running. I started running at the end of 2010, but seriously lost motivation until this Spring. When I first started, 3 miles was tough. Now, about 5 miles is an easy day for me. About a month ago, I was inspired to do a half marathon and found one in my home state of Oregon in May. When I first started training about a month ago, running became no fun and just a chore to get over with. I finally downloaded the Nike+ app and find it much better for training than the app I was using.
Though, I gearing up for the half marathon, I'm still doing local 5k's and my longest race to date is an 8k I ran in September
I'm kinda a slow runner, my pace is around 10 minutes, but I'm hoping the Nike app will help improve my speed. The distance I've got down (last weekend I ran my best distance yet at 11.5 miles).
Ok, enough rambling, lol. If anyone else has the Nike app is like to befriend you both here and on the Nike app. Having someone to challenge more would be excellent.0
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