We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Need Friends Training for Half Marathon or Similar Event

lizaisnothere
lizaisnothere Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
My friend and I have decided to train for a half marathon. We are looking for one to do in a year. She is finishing up her PhD, and I just passed the Texas Bar Exam. I had a bad year while trying to study for and pass the exam, so I slipped back into some bad habits. I recently moved to another city and started a new job. I finally got settled and came back to MFP. I am ready to get back on track.

I do some form of cardio daily and try to get some weights in 3-4 times a week, as well. I don't use the food diary here because I keep a separate log in a notebook. Writing out what I eat and the circumstances surrounding those meals is a form of therapy for me, so I don't want to do double work. I really don't have the time as my new job keeps me very busy. I know not using the food diary is a dealbreaker for some people, so I thought I would put that out there.

I really use MFP to track my workouts and find friends for motivation.

If you want some shared motivation and have goals similar to mine, send me a friend request. I would be happy to have you as a friend.

Replies

  • sarahrouselol
    sarahrouselol Posts: 10
    Hey I am training for a marathon! It is in three months ! I just found out today I have a bad back problem and I am not suppose to do any hard running for 6 months ! I am going to have to walk/jog this but yeah motivation!
  • lizaisnothere
    lizaisnothere Posts: 4 Member
    Sorry to hear about the back issues. That's a bummer but good for you for deciding to walk some of it anyway!
  • allieallieoxenfree
    allieallieoxenfree Posts: 114 Member
    My husband and I are training for a half in May! I do cardio about 4 times per week, usually two of those are runs (one long one). I also do strength training twice a week and yoga most days. Feel free to add me!
  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
    I'm nearing the end of a half marathon training cycle. It will be my fifth. I have also done full marathons. The funny thing is while training for this one, I've decided I really really like running shorter distances & FAST. I plan on doing a couple other half marathons early in 2015, but then hope to transition to speed improvement on my 5K. Also looking to do some tris this summer.

    I just reached my goal weight 2 weeks ago but am considering slimming down more for time improvement. I'll send you a friend request!
  • lizaisnothere
    lizaisnothere Posts: 4 Member
    Awesome news about reaching your goal weight. I know lots of people who love doing tris. Great goal!
  • infinikitty
    infinikitty Posts: 440 Member
    I trained for and did the Richmond Half Marathon November 15th! I'm already signed up to do the same race next year (Nov. 14 I think), but I can upgrade to the full marathon (eek!) if I feel I'm ready. I used Hal Higdon's 12 week half marathon training novice program and it was great! Good luck :-)
  • lizaisnothere
    lizaisnothere Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks for the tip about the novice program. Good luck next year!
  • fitfatty88
    fitfatty88 Posts: 273 Member
    I'm starting training soon for my third Half that I'm going to be running in May. Then I have another one in the fall. I keep my diary private so logging or not logging your food doesn't matter to me lol. Feel free to add me :)
  • throoper
    throoper Posts: 351 Member
    I'm a half marathoner! I'll add you, and any other runners (or anyone cool and interactive for that matter) are free to add me too :smile:
This discussion has been closed.

Categories