Looking for friends who run!

RMX983
RMX983 Posts: 34
edited September 25 in Introduce Yourself
Hey guys,

I signed up for MFP on 2/7/11 and have gone along without having any friends on here up until now. I've been going over my calories a lot and decided I need some friends on here to help hold myself accountable!

I'm new to running and am coming up on week 7 of C25K. I think all the extra exercise I've been doing is causing me to get crazy hungry some days.

I'm looking for fellow runners (or anyone really) who would like to add me as a friend here on MFP. Thanks guys/gals.

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  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    Oh, I'm your gal...

    I'm a runner and i eat very clean..check out my diary and blog :-)
  • jenniferrawrbby
    jenniferrawrbby Posts: 5
    I also run! I'm new to losing weight though. So maybe I could learn a few tips and tricks from you guys?
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I did c25k last fall and have run 4 races since then, now working on the Bridge to 10K with hopes of running the Lake Charles, LA Contraband 5 Miler in May. Sent a friend request!
  • rharris86dc
    rharris86dc Posts: 635 Member
    I just started week one of C25k!!!
  • forthefab5
    forthefab5 Posts: 187 Member
    Hi! I finished Nike's Walk to Run program which is similar to C25K. I guess the major difference between the two programs is that Nike's runs for 6 days a week for 12 weeks and C25K is 3 times a week for 9 weeks.

    I've got a 4k on in May and a couple more during the year and 2 triathlons nearing the end of the year once I save up for a road bike as well :)

    Feel free to send me a friend request!
  • babyprincess13
    babyprincess13 Posts: 23
    i just completed couch to five 5 week 1.im actually scared of starting week two and mortified about the week 6/7 run for 20 mins straight but i really really want to complete this program....any advice?
  • RMX983
    RMX983 Posts: 34
    Thanks for the friend adds everyone! I appreciate it!

    Babyprincess-
    Last Friday was my 20 min. run. For me it has been all mental. If I go into it thinking I can't do it, I struggle. If I go in with a positive attitude I actually knock out these runs pretty easily. My fitness level has improved tremendously over the first 6 weeks, so what you feel now may not be as bad in a few weeks. Just stick with the program, it works!
  • miovlb6
    miovlb6 Posts: 339 Member
    I'm on week 5 of C25K. I'm not yet what I'd call a "runner" but I think I could qualify as a "friend who runs" :wink:. I've sent a friend request.
    I could definitely use all the support I can get from other runners as well, so anyone feel free to add me as well.

    @BobbyDaniel: I grew up in Lake Charles in a family of athletes. I remember going to the Contraband Days (and every other) run each year, although I'm younger than everyone in my family, so only ever did the 1 mile runs and the swim across Lake Charles to the Civic Center for the triathlons . Thanks for the memories... :smile:
  • miovlb6
    miovlb6 Posts: 339 Member
    @babyprincess13 I agree that a lot of it is definitely mental. Don't skip your rest days, and go into every run thinking you absolutely can do it. If there are times when you want to quit before your interval is up, push through it and you will make it. Trust me if I haven't collapsed mid-run in the shape I'm in, you won't! :wink: And if you're just starting out, don't look too far ahead at the schedule. It's intimidating while you're at the beginning, and by the time you get to those longer runs, you'll be so much more ready than you are now, so you're just needlessly worrying yourself. Also, if you can find a buddy to run with, that helps too. I ran week 5 day 2 tonight with my nephew who is a runner and it was really helpful.
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    I'm doing a variation on C25k and am up to running 2.25 minutes at a time...would love to talk to other beginning runners who are starting off slow...
  • thomalr6180
    thomalr6180 Posts: 94 Member
    I am doing couch to 10k. It is pretty easy to follow. I agree that it depends on the mindset that you go in with. Set several attainable goals to meet a larger goal. I am hoping to mostly run a 10k in May.

    I am also open to friend requests.
  • julesandrich
    julesandrich Posts: 188 Member
    I too am doing the C25K as well; I am stuck on week 6. :grumble: I will send you a request! :flowerforyou:
  • kalia87
    kalia87 Posts: 30
    I love to run check out Nike+
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