Beginning Running

GotDangerDave
GotDangerDave Posts: 4 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Time to start running.

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  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    welcome. there are a lot of runners here from beginners to ultramarathoners.

    they are the most support group of people i've ever met.

    come check out the groups and monthly challengers.

    don't forget to have good fitted shoes and to go slow
  • crabcruncher
    crabcruncher Posts: 15 Member
    Good luck Dave, just getting back into running and getting used to all. Just remembering that it gets better and soon I'll be able to walk after a run and not cry.
  • sophomorelove
    sophomorelove Posts: 193 Member
    I just had my first run since winter yesterday. 500 m and I'm out of breath, but I am going to stick with it through the summer and do a 5K. We can do it!
  • rnrjohns
    rnrjohns Posts: 15 Member
    I just got back into running over the weekend! I've never really been good but I'm hoping to improve! Feel free to add me (anyone)!!
  • Uru_S
    Uru_S Posts: 6 Member
    Just started running and logging on MFP again, lost the habit of doing both, but want to run a marathon in January next year. Let's keep each other motivated! Feel free to add me :)
  • DaveAsh8
    DaveAsh8 Posts: 76 Member
    at the moment i can hardly run a mile.. but aiming for a half marathon in september and hopefully if i get a place London marathon next year
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    There is a C25k group for those just starting out and a B210k group for those looking past the 5km distance.

    @GotDangerDave , @crabcruncher ,@sophomorelov, @rnrjohns , @Uru_S, @Davemr8

    Once you feel comfortable look for the Monthly Running challenge group
  • Uru_S
    Uru_S Posts: 6 Member
    @juliet3455 Thank you :)
  • rnrjohns
    rnrjohns Posts: 15 Member
    Thank you!!
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    Jealous--I love running but I'm laid up post-ACL surgery and I cannot run for another 6 months.

    Invest in the right running shoes--get fitted at a running store if possible. Start slow. Good luck!
  • witchy_wife
    witchy_wife Posts: 792 Member
    I just started too. There is a route that is 2.3 miles near my house so I do that. At the moment I can do it in 33 mins and that is a mix of walking and jogging. When I get to a point where I only have to walk once or twice to catch my breath I will increase to a 5k route.

    I've booked a 5k race for life in July and a 10k Mo run in November so hopefully I'll be good enough for those by then!

    Good luck!

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