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Wiltord1982
Wiltord1982 Posts: 312 Member
edited November 21 in Social Groups
Hi guys,

I just joined this group. I've been around MFP for two years now and my friends list definitely lacks runners. I'm looking for runner friends :)

Here's a little more about me. I'm Ben, 32, from Montréal, Canada. My mother tongue is French but I fluently speak English (duh). I'm a self-employed translator.

I've been running for three years, two years more seriously. I had hit a few PRs last summer but stopped cardio altogether in the cold months, then resumed in March. It took me four months to get back to my PR shape.

So I'm looking to improve my times, obviously. I run steadily 3-4 times per week, 5 or 10 km each time, sometimes at race-pace, sometimes at slow pace, sometimes in intervals. I focused on HM distance in the past but I switched to 10 km for this summer. I'm more of an intense guy. I'd rather semi-sprint for 45 minutes than run slower for 2 hours. Just a personal preference.

I'm currently registered for a few races, including Montreal's 10k with 6000 other runners. This is in less than three months. I hope to be amongst the top 150 in that event. I need to lower my PR a little to get there.

For the record, here at my PRs :
5 km - 23:49 (June 2015)
10 km - 47:50 (June 2015)
HM - 1:59:00 (August 2014)

Otherwise, besides running, I also play soccer/football on a weekly basis, for a team. I also go to the gym 3 to 5 times per week for weightlifting.

Add me :) I'm a supportive and active friends :)
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  • TomZot
    TomZot Posts: 165 Member
    Feel free to add me.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Bonjour. Also Canadian, love Montreal but that is pretty much the extent of my French. :)

    I'm a runner but right now I'm training for a half Ironman so my running is mixed in with swimming and biking.
  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 Member
    Slow runner and former soccer player (damn I miss playing!) from Massachusetts.
    Feel free to add.
  • Daisy471
    Daisy471 Posts: 409 Member
    Feel free to add me too. I just started training for my 6th & 7th half marathons (Sept & Oct). Never played soccer, but am a huge fan!
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    hey fellow runners! :smile:
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    You got me already.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    You can add me.:smile:
  • Wendy98
    Wendy98 Posts: 72 Member
    Feel free to add me. I love marathons, but physically can only handle 2/year. I also really like 10K races. I just did the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th. I crushed my former PR.
  • RunnerSkip
    RunnerSkip Posts: 7 Member
    Any runner feel free to add me!
  • cedder1
    cedder1 Posts: 139 Member
    Currently training for my first marathon - records are

    5k - 24:03

    10k - 50:44

    Half Marathon 1:48
  • mwyvr
    mwyvr Posts: 1,883 Member
    Add me too - Mike in Vancouver BC
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    Feel free to add! I'm from Iowa, living in NJ, and training for my 3rd marathon at the moment.
  • pobalita
    pobalita Posts: 741 Member
    Feel free to add me.
  • MountainMaggie
    MountainMaggie Posts: 104 Member
    edited July 2015
    Add me! I speak Spanish and want to learn French, and I'm currently training for my first full marathon in November!


  • BonnieGirl2608
    BonnieGirl2608 Posts: 6 Member
    Add me! Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi!
    Had a few illnesses this year, coming back strong for second Gold Coast marathon 2016!
  • FitFitzy331
    FitFitzy331 Posts: 308 Member
    I'm a relatively new runner from NY only seriously started running in December. I'm training for my first sprint tri right now but after Aug 2 I'll be mainly running until October when I'll cool it and focus on lifting. Feel free to add me :)
  • beeblebrox82
    beeblebrox82 Posts: 578 Member
    FR sent!
  • greypilgrimess
    greypilgrimess Posts: 353 Member
    Lacking runners... now I just feel offended ;-)
    But I can confirm for everyone else, Ben is indeed a supportive and active friend, I recommend him!
  • ctflgirl
    ctflgirl Posts: 3 Member
    A little late to the party, runner in FLA here, training for my 6th (Marine Corps) & 7th (Spacecoast) marathons.
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    Anyone feel free to add me. Mainly run and bike with some triathlons thrown in including my first 1/2 IM last year.

    Currently battling through running in the heat of the Cyprus summer.
  • BakerRunnerBadass
    BakerRunnerBadass Posts: 1,359 Member
    Also looking for more runner and consistantly supportive friends! Already added Ben and any of you can add me if you would like? (Also a Canadian!)
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    Feel free to add me as well. I ran my first marathon about two years ago. I still run all the time but am not using any structured program or training for a specific race at the moment. I mainly care about staying fit and having fun
  • steff274
    steff274 Posts: 227 Member
    Add me anyone that wants to be friends with me am what you would call a over enthusiastic beginner!! Started running in May became obsessed with being a really fast runner!! And I pulled a muscle put myself out for 2 weeks.. Learning to run slower just became you can run mile in under 8 minutes doesn't meen you should well not on every run!! Have ran 2 10ks now my next one is tomorrow morning I will be running the boys beating cancer race as Captain Jack sparrow!!
  • Wiltord1982
    Wiltord1982 Posts: 312 Member
    Oh yeah, it took some time, but I did send FRs :D
  • 74Patricia
    74Patricia Posts: 75 Member
    Anyone feel free to add me!! I am kind of a newbie to running ( 1 year and 8 months) but have ran 2 half marathons and hoping my schedule allows me to run a marathon soon!
  • SKME2013
    SKME2013 Posts: 704 Member
    Just sent a befriend message to all of you above my post. I am 50 and from Vancouver currently training for a full marathon in September. It will be my first one...have done quite a few halfs, but have quickly realized that a full is not just double the distance...
    Best of luck with your trainings.
    Stef.
  • donrdon
    donrdon Posts: 216 Member
    You can add me if you'd like, I've been running for about 5 years now 1/2 and full marathons mostly. I'm laid up for the next 4-6 weeks though but will still be on here daily living on the road through others.
  • rumijs
    rumijs Posts: 218 Member
    I've been running for 8 years. The last 4 have been more serious with actual training and racing. My longest race distance is ~10 miles though I've trained up to a half. I'm working my way up to a marathon within the next 6 months. Feel free to add me here as well as Nike+ @jashire
  • Derekruns4beer
    Derekruns4beer Posts: 12 Member
    I could use some running friends.
  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    I have just started running, currently completing 5k's, working up to 10k and hoping to do a half next fall.
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