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  • FitnessMeagan1105
    FitnessMeagan1105 Posts: 57 Member
    Hello everyone! My name is Meagan. I have only been running for a few months. I usually run 4-6 days a week. I am really would like to at some point try a 5k or 10k. I love running because it is a way for me to de-stress. I am hoping that be apart of this group will help me stay on track.
  • Tubbs216
    Tubbs216 Posts: 6,597 Member
    edited May 2015
    Hi All!
    I'm a new runner - I worked up to 5k fairly quickly, and have run that distance a few times since. Right now I'm running on the treadmill at home, but want to transition to outside. I plan on signing up for a couple of 5Ks this summer, so I'd like the group to be an incentive to keep at it.

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  • sam_will40
    sam_will40 Posts: 45 Member
    edited May 2015
    Hi,

    I completed my own challenge last month (40 miles) before I found this group. My goal for June is 50 miles; I have a 10K coming up in September. I'm a plodder, not a runner, but a finisher, and for me, that's what counts.



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  • Aresende90
    Aresende90 Posts: 70 Member
    Hello! I'm Andrea, a 25 year old Operating Room Registered Nurse from NH. I've been running on and off for the past couple years, but never really stuck with it until about 4 months ago after joining a local gym and starting a 12-week 10K training program.

    For some reason, in my past attempts to make running a hobby, I was never able to mentally get around running more than a 5k. But, this New Years I decided to change that and made a resolution to run a 10K buy mid summer/early Fall. . . Yesterday I ran my first 10K in under an hour (not a race, just in my neighborhood) and I couldn't be more proud of myself!

    I signed up for a local race series, and a few odd and end races a month ago to keep me motivated. So, I have 2 races a month from May-November. The races consist of 5ks, a 5miler, and a couple 10ks. One of my old co-workers suggested I run a half with her in October...so there's that goal..maybe..if I can muster up the guts!

    Here's to logging many more miles!
  • MartinOsier
    MartinOsier Posts: 7 Member
    Hey everyone, name is Martin, live in Sacramento, Ca. Found this group on the forums and decided to give it a go. Not big on promoting the miles I run in forums but thought this might help increase the miles I do on my fun runs.

    I am averaging 30-40 miles per month, in the month of June, I plan on increasing to 60. Looking forward to meeting new people on this forum and if anyone uses run keeper, message me, I only have 5 friends on there :(.
  • libbyareilly
    libbyareilly Posts: 3 Member
    edited June 2015
    Hello! I'm Libby from Pensacola, Florida. My sister-in-love told me about the MFP challeges so in an effort to find accountability and goals that "stick," here I am! I will be running a couple times a week, as well as doing yoga, so my goal is 35 miles for the month.

    I am looking forward to getting to know you all! (PS-I run using Nike app so let me know if you want to add me there or on MFP!)


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  • Knyvern
    Knyvern Posts: 183 Member
    Hi, my name is Sandy and I am from Pleasant Grove, Utah. I am 46 and the mom of 8 kiddos ages 12-22 and will become a grandma next month. I am finishing up my degree finally and plan on graduating in December in Elementary Education.
    I am not really a runner, yet, but I want to be. I started the C25K program last week and hope to run/walk a couple of 5ks later this summer. I tried doing my own exercise program earlier this year and I think I pushed too hard and went down sick for a couple of weeks. I am taking it slower this time.
  • WayOui
    WayOui Posts: 9 Member
    Hi! I'm Way. Used to run everyday for 2 years (but never really researched anything and just winged it), then stopped 2 years ago ('cuz my running buddy abandoned me). Now I'm restarting since a friend convinced me to sign up for a 10k this October. I've been running 3-4 days a week for a month now. But don't really have an organized run schedule (which I should probably work on). I've also started reading up on running techniques, tips, etc. for beginners (WOW there's so much to learn!). I'm mostly a lurker, so I'm hoping I get to learn a bunch of new stuff from lurking around in the discussions area. :p

    Also, not sure if I should still sign up for the June challenge (since a third of the month has already gone by), or just wait until the July one starts?
  • lucnan
    lucnan Posts: 5 Member
    Hi im Nancy and a complete novice at running. Since i just discovered this challenge and the month is midway,i'll shoot for 15 miles ...makes the challenge more doable :p looking forward to having some fun figuring out how to put one foot in front of the other without dying..lol.
  • lucnan
    lucnan Posts: 5 Member
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    Just created my ticker! yesssss..oh it's on :D
  • tdrice73
    tdrice73 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi my name is Teresa and I'm new to running. Im a wife and mother of three boys. I have always wanted to run but shin splints always derailed me. So I finally got a treadmill (which helps tremendously with my pain) and I'm currently on week 6 of C25K and loving every min of it! My goal is to start taking my running outside when I finish my program but very slowly ;) I did 55miles last month and I'm excited to see what I can do this month.
  • MaryinBflo
    MaryinBflo Posts: 437 Member
    Hi everyone. I'm mary I am a mom of 3 and I work full time. I have recently started running again and am aiming to do the biggest loser half marathon in September in my area. I have a lot of weight to lose still. I was able to lose over 100lbs before I had my kids but put most of it back on during my pregnancies. I tend to start running this time of year but then stop when the weather gets bad outside so I lose my progress. I want to keep at it. I'm also turning 40 this august so I am motivated more than ever to get the weight off.
  • chr1sjohnson
    chr1sjohnson Posts: 9 Member
    Hello, my name is Chrys and I'm a beginner runner. I live in a small town in Alberta, Canada. I'm currently working through the Zombie Run 5k program and I'm on Week 5, workout 2. I did sign up for a 5K run and finished in 41:43 a couple of weeks ago and I've signed up for another 5K in Edmonton on October 24/15 and I'm hoping to run the whole thing this time and beat my time. My workouts are 3 days a week and I also do some body weight circuit training classes the other 2 days a week. I've always wanted to be a runner and I'm just looking for tips and motivation!
  • bigorangemichael
    bigorangemichael Posts: 27 Member
    Hello everyone. My name is Michael. While I'd consider myself more a swimmer than a runner, I've upped my running of late.

    I've completed 5Ks (just set a personal best a few weeks ago), a 15K and a couple of a half marathons in my time. I enjoy getting out and getting in a run several times per week. I try to swim laps before or after my run (not right after, mind you) to help ease my muscles.

    I'm using my running as one part of my dieting regime to try and lose some weight I gained after breaking a toe a few years ago. I'm enjoying it, though I do have to get up early in my area right now due to the late day heat. I may not be the fastest runner, but I'm out there doing my best.
  • summer21forever
    summer21forever Posts: 61 Member
    My name Summer. I live in Northwest Arkansas. Arkansas is a beautiful area filled with wonderful trails.

    I've always kind of been a runner. When I was younger I played a lot of sports, basketball, volleyball, track, cross-country, and soccer. So of course I did a lot of running.

    When I was done with high school I stop doing those things. I slowly started to gain some weight. At the time I lived in Oregon and I started running on the back roads of where I came from. I would only run a couple of miles at a time. When I would lose the weight, I would stop running. Funny thing was, I would just gain it right back.

    I realize this year that I really enjoy running and I started to get back into it. I try and run at least three times a week at 3 miles a run. Sometimes if I'm lucky I can run five times a week.

    So far I've only completed two 5k races, but I plan to run a 10k in the next couple of weeks. My end goal for this year is to complete a half marathon.
  • harryrarabrown
    harryrarabrown Posts: 42 Member
    Hi All, I'm Harry and I live in Cheshire, England. Joined a gym a month back to lose weight but would like some distance goals as well. Hoping to run a 5k race in a few months (had my first attempt last week and managed 37.5 mins and then second attempt this morning was 33 mins)
  • southernyogini
    southernyogini Posts: 55 Member
    edited June 2015
    Hi! I am Flo and I live in a rural area outside of Atlanta. I am an avid yoga person (certified teacher). But really want to increase my well being by losing some weight (already down over 25lbs) and increase my endurance. I did a few 5ks over the last 2 years but haven't been consistent. I joined the July challenge to prove to myself I can complete my goal!

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  • seomra
    seomra Posts: 69 Member
    Hi all
    Nicole here from Wexford Ireland, have always been sporty, did every sport as a child, excelled in swimming, took up running in my 20s, and then having married, have spent my 30s having babies! Child no 4 born a few months ago so time to get back running. Starting off slowly and setting 40 miles as challenge for this month

    Good luck all!
  • jbearl2009
    jbearl2009 Posts: 7 Member
    Hey everyone! I'm Bailey, stay at home momma of 3 boys ages 6, 4, and 2. I have never been a runner, I attempted my first 5k December 2014 and I can at least say I finished at 48 minutes. After that for some reason I just quit. Looking now to start back up again and so I have been walking a mile every morning that I can make myself get up at 5am. Tough to stay motivated that early. It makes me feel better and it gets me out of the house without the kids so I am really pushing to stick with it. My kids need me to be the healthiest mommy I can be so that's my goal. Any encouragement or accountability is great so bring it on!
  • amberjo1986
    amberjo1986 Posts: 50 Member
    edited June 2015
    Hi, everyone! I'm Amber and I run for many reasons, but mainly to help cope with my on again/off again depression. It's not a magic cure but running has led to other lifestyle changes that have helped to even me out. In the past three months I've quit energy drinks, then sodas, then started getting more serious about eating healthy. My latest challenge is experimenting with vegetarianism (a goal I've had for awhile). I still get bummed out but my emotional "baseline" is a lot higher and I am recover from my low points faster. This July I have a 5k and I resolve to continue building on my fitness base and run in the mornings. My goal is to run 50 miles in July.
  • Chrissy_1516
    Chrissy_1516 Posts: 639 Member
    Hi everyone,

    I'm Christina and I live in Nova Scotia. I used to run all the time, I did cross-country, track, soccer, anything that involved running. Since I started working as an RN and doing shift work, I really slacked off and I am looking to get back to what I enjoy. My goal this month is 100 km. Might be a little ambitious but I like a challenge!
  • christianegaw
    christianegaw Posts: 3 Member
    dchillin65 wrote: »
    Thanks for the invite! It's nice to see so many active runners! My name is Debi (49 years young) and I'm married to another runner. It's nice because I have someone close to help push me when needed. I started running a couple of years ago as a THIS IS IT moment on my birthday. I was so proud finishing a 5k at 48:41. After years of losing and gaining weight, I finally found something that I could add to my other forms of exercise. Now, it's become a "makes me happy" habit. I love Focus T25, Insanity and running 3-5 days a week. Completed 5 5K races (PR 28:43) so far this year with one coming up on mother's day that I will run with my adult daughter.

    I'm fast becoming an AM and PM runner but find after work runs more challenging due to my stress level/tiredness. I'm working on improving my 5K time and adding more miles to my runs. So far my 2014 mileage is 148.

    I'm really looking forward to this challenge group.
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Please post a little something here if you are new to the group and/or challange.

    My name is Stan. I will be creating each thread to log your runs at the end of each previous month.
    I am also the creater and administrator of this group.
    I was an on and off runner. When I was growing up, I ran because of the sports I was playing at the time. By highschool, I stuck with football and wrestling. never did do track or cross country. I tried out for the wrestling team in college but too many studs. After college, sports was still a part of me. Mostly pickup basketball games or spring softball leagues. When I reached the end of my 30's I became a slouch. I then started running as a way to loose weight. Since October of 2013, I began running consistently. I now have a 10K and half marathon under my belt. I have another 10K at the end of May and hope to do my first full marathon in December. I guess you may say, I caught the runners bug. I hope (for whatever reason you got here) you will learn to enjoy running too.

  • krdews
    krdews Posts: 124 Member
    Hi I'm Karen, I've been running for 20+ years and although I've been known to take break - I love to run. Recently lost several pounds and have increased my endurance, speed and general enjoyment of running. In an effort to stay motivated through the dog, hot, humid days of summer (not to mention vacation and all the fun that summer entails) I'm doing the July challenge... thanks for organizing Stan and good luck to ALL!
  • tiffyree23
    tiffyree23 Posts: 52 Member
    Hi! My name is Tiffany and I am striving to be a runner. Last year I worked my way up to running 5k's a few times a week before circumstance derailed my efforts. I am back in the game and looking forward to getting back to where I left off, and beyond. I have worked my way up to running a mile, and am working on making that mile 3 to 4 times a week. Last week I was able to do it twice and a 3/4 mile on another day. Surprisingly, I haven't gotten shin splints this time around (THANK GOODNESS) but am battling foot pain (UGH!). Consistency is key!
  • 77irises
    77irises Posts: 11 Member
    edited July 2015
    Hello, my name is Laura (38 years old). I disliked most sports as a kid, loved tennis, though. Running was anathema to me, mainly because of poor experiences in P.E. However, as an adult trying weight loss, I began running a little bit a few years ago, but then fell off the health wagon. I have recently begun an active health and fitness regimen, and I think joining a group like this will help me not only meet my goals, but enable me to continue a healthy lifestyle.

    I am currently training for a 5K with a 16-17 minute mile. I'm a total beginner, and I've got to start somewhere. :)
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Hi all, I'm Mindy, I have walked for years and trying to get up to the running speed. Right now I'm at a 12 minute mile that some people can beat just walking but hey...I'm off the couch and trying. I don't really have much of a long term goal except to be healthy and have an outlet. I have set my goal at 80 miles for the month of August and plan to beat that goal! Now if we can just get the temperature in Portland to fall below 90!
  • Nettiejb
    Nettiejb Posts: 18 Member
    Hi. My name is Annette. I started running at the start of the year and I am training for my first half marathon in September this year. I have had a few set backs in my training in recent months, but the time to step it up and let nothing get in my way has come. I have 5 & half weeks left. Xx
  • becbo22
    becbo22 Posts: 283 Member
    Hello!
    I'm Becca. I've been running off and on for a few years and have recently gotten back into it. I have a bad leg that sometimes gives me trouble, but I'm trying. I did one 5k last year and I'd love to build up to doing more. I am now doing anywhere between 1.5-3 miles 5 or 6 days a week.
  • deanna0127
    deanna0127 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi, I'm Deanna. So glad I found this challenge. I run 3-4 days during the week, usually early morning for about 3-3.5 miles then a long run on the weekend. I just finished my first marathon and possibly my last, I think I prefer the half-marathon distance. I'm not fast at all, but I would like to be.
  • AngieMc6
    AngieMc6 Posts: 5 Member
    ~~~waving to all. I'm Angie Mc, a newish runner with a 5K & 8K under my belt, preparing for my first 10K on Thanksgiving 2015. I ran my first race Thanksgiving 2014, a 2 mile fun run. The previous Thanksgiving, 2013, I walked the "fun run" as in years past and decided that it wasn't fun when I didn't run; there my story begins. Prior to that I never ran or did formal athletics so my only answer to "Why now, grandma?" is "Why not?!" I'm rooting for you all & thanks for making this group available, Stan.

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