any runners out there?

davis_em wrote: »

There are all sorts of runners on MFP. You can go to the groups section and find lots of different running groups, and there is a running challenge each month in the fitness section: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10038449/january-running-challenge#latest

I'm working on training for a half marathon in March, so we have race training in common.

Welcome to MFP! :flowerforyou:

I'm also working on training for a half marathon in March! Then onto full marathon training for June

Feel free to add me. I started a challenge for myself to run at least one mile per day for 100 days... A nice way to keep motivated training for a half in May

I am a runner. I lost my love of running when my weight went out of control. I basically had to start all over again but I have found my love it once again! I tell you to me there is nothing better than running with great music and lost in my own thoughts.

I have run many 1/2 marathons. My first full in Jan 25th...EEKKK!!!!!! I have one last long run before my taper. I am at the point now where I am just saying daily "lets get this thing started already!"

New runner myself (less than a year.) Getting back into it in the past month. Love to have some new friends in the same boat!

I always hated running growing up despite being a soccer player. Now I love to run especially on Saturdays for my long runs with my group. There are days that the runs hurt and just don't feel good, whether it's my stride or my breath, but the feeling when I finish is amazing. I love the feeling of accomplishment!
Is you March 8K the Shamrock 8K in Va.Beach??

I'm a newish runner too with just a few more pounds to lose. I started to help the weight loss and because it was something I was never able to do before (even as a kid). I love it now, it keeps me sane and I'm super grumpy if I miss a run. I'm training for my first half in March as well.

Lots of runners on here. I've been running for almost 3 years - still very slow but did 3 hm last year (run/walking them) and now have 2 marathons this year.
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This post is so exciting to me! I am also training for my first half marathon in March
I've run off and on for years, but never really stuck with it until March when I started again. I ran over a dozen 5k's in 2014 and started my New Year with a 5k and 4mile breast cancer run, back to back. I still have a long way to go in terms of speed and agility, but looking back to the first 5k I did in March 2014, and seeing that it took me about 48 mins to complete- and then seeing where I am now... Well, I am proud of myself.
Y'all feel free to add me or let me know if I can add you. Would love some more runner friends with similar goals.
Anyone else not consider themselves a "real" runner? My husband busts my chops about this and asks if I'll finally consider myself a real runner when I complete my half. But I am hard on myself and feel like I can't accept that term for myself for some reason. Everyone else that runs is a runner to me. But I don't feel worthy to claim that title yet.

unrulysherlock wrote: »

I've seen many friends take up running over the past decade, I've always been supportive and proud of them but I just didn't understand how something as "simple" as running could be so empowering!

It is so addicting isn't it? Especially the races!! My kids even enjoy doing them. Which I love Cuz it's helpful to have support plus I want them to live a healthy life!

hgwill78 wrote: »

haircuttergirl wrote: »

Anyone else not consider themselves a "real" runner? My husband busts my chops about this and asks if I'll finally consider myself a real runner when I complete my half. But I am hard on myself and feel like I can't accept that term for myself for some reason. Everyone else that runs is a runner to me. But I don't feel worthy to claim that title yet.

Yes! I don't feel like I've earned the title yet. Maybe after my half??

Hopefully we both will When is your half? Mine is March 15. 8 wks

Hi! I'm a runner too .... well used to be finding time after baby was hard and then just lost mono. Managed a few 10k during summer 2014 but as dark nights hit running went to wayside. But new year results on is to get into i. Have a very hilly 10 miler in march to look forward to. Hoping it will also help me shift this stone and a half extra I've been carrying around post baby!! Lovely to meet you all.

unrulysherlock wrote: »

Ephie- I have heard many c25k success stories, I think that's fantastic! I get grouchy too!
- Jenny, sometimes the hard runs are the most rewarding! Yes, its the shamrock, (as long as you're not a stalker ;-). )

haha, no, not a stalker I am on the race committee and have worked the finish line for the entire weekend for years. This will actually be my 10th year working it. SO much fun!!! Good Luck!!

hgwill78 wrote: »

haircuttergirl wrote: »

Anyone else not consider themselves a "real" runner? My husband busts my chops about this and asks if I'll finally consider myself a real runner when I complete my half. But I am hard on myself and feel like I can't accept that term for myself for some reason. Everyone else that runs is a runner to me. But I don't feel worthy to claim that title yet.

Yes! I don't feel like I've earned the title yet. Maybe after my half??

I have done several 1/2s and still find it strange to call myself a runner. I guess I am thinking I will be able to hold that title Jan 25th after my full marathon. Then perhaps not unless I do an Iron Man (HAAA) yeah that is so not happening.

BTW, anyone with an iphone and working on a planned out training schedule might want to invest the $0.99 in an app called Tick'd Off. It's an awesome check list app (well, I suppose it isn't life changing). You can enter your items each day, the due date, and any notes. Since I run different interval sets on Wednesday's, it's been a great way for me to keep up with what I have each day and the specifics.