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Runners!

alexoftroy
alexoftroy Posts: 40 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
In grade school, my mother had to bribe me out of bed on the days we had to run the mile during P.E. class. Needless to say, I have never been a natural runner - which is why I started running two summers ago.

The farthest I've ever been able to push myself was 4 miles (it was a late night, and I got a little crazy). On average, I typically go 2-3. I would really like to be able to run 5 miles (and sculpt an ultra sexy bod in the process) by the time I go back to school mid-August.

So, here's my question: Is there anyone here who would also like to improve their running skills and perhaps provide some mutual support and accountability?

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  • fnm101
    fnm101 Posts: 114 Member
    yes! i am not a "runner" by any means, but over the past month i have been jogging/barely running with a group of friends 3-5 days/week. we recently decided that we're going to train for a half marathon in October, so i'll def. need support and motivation all the way through! feel free to add me.

    best wishes!
  • alexoftroy
    alexoftroy Posts: 40 Member
    Wonderful! I would love to know what y'all's jogging/running schedule looks like so maybe I can try to mimic it. I will definitely add you - thanks so much, and good look training!!
  • KatherineVictoria
    KatherineVictoria Posts: 68
    Count me in! I'm a runner, have done some races including a half marathon. I LOVE running :) Feel free to add me as a friend, any and all!
  • sarah_ep
    sarah_ep Posts: 580 Member
    As many of us on here can testify to it's success, try Couch to 5k!

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    I believe there is also a Couch to 10K. I plan on doing that once I graduate from the 5K program.

    Good Luck!
  • embyk
    embyk Posts: 3
    Girl I am in!! I have just started running about a year ago! I was so out of shape I couldn't make it a tenth of a mile! I just ran my first 5K three weeks ago and won for my age division, ran another one last week and got 2nd place! I've caught the running bug! I am able to run the 5K "okay" but feel like I need to push for more distance, I recently decided I would push for 5 miles, but have not started training for it yet. I don't know what expertise I can offer, but definately count me in for encouragement and accountability!!
  • alexoftroy
    alexoftroy Posts: 40 Member
    Aah, you people are fantastic!!
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