Hi all i'm Funmi, i live in the UK and 46yrs.
Started with c25k about 2 years ago completed and continued running then stopped due to injury started again this year stopped again for about 3 week and now back on track. Currently on my last week of my 5km programme and hope to keep it up this time around. Hoping to lose a total of 10kg and get toned in the process and thereafter.

I just joined today. I need some extra motivation with fitness and running.

Hi I'm Helen. I joined one of the challenges briefly in April but tried too much too soon after pneumonia. Back on track now so rejoining. I was the girl at school who would do anything to get out of PE but a few years ago I discovered I actually quite liked exercise. I went along to a running club they did at my gym and was hooked. I'll never be the fastest but I like it and its my time, fitted around the family. 2nd 10k in a couple of weeks. Last I did 59 mins and at the start of the year I was hoping to beat it but after the long break for illness its not going to happen. Still hoping for a decent time but still got some distance work to do.

Hey everyone! My name is Sam and I'm 23 years old. My husband recently deployed and I decided it was time to start making positive changes in my life and a part of that is running. I haven't really started yet but I have gotten to where on an average day I walk about 15k to 20k steps (mostly with my dogs) and I'm very active with my Fitbit- if you want to add me just let me know! I am participating in a 5k at the end of August and I really want to be able to run the whole thing but never in my life have I been good at running and usually I can't finish a mile without breaks. I can't wait to be involved in this group as I continue to work towards my goals!

Hi,
I'm Laurie from the Central Coast of California, I just saw the Group Invitation, so joining a little late (7/18). I've run off and on for years, 5K being my distance. Never really enjoyed running unless it was on a trail, but last year 6 weeks before my 55th B-Day I decided I needed to celebrate my day by running City to the Sea Half Marathon. Did it in 2hours 20minutes, loved it. Ran Big Sur Half the next month with a 2:10. December saw shoulder surgery, long recovery time. Lost the momentum. I'm back, yet inconsistent. I'm running SLO ULTRA Wild Cherry Canyon - Half Marathon - September 10. 13.1 miles, trail, 2,400 ft. elevation - Need to do some serious training NOW. Biggest concern is dropping weight to get up those hills!
Looking forward to being part of this group challenge.

Hi. I'm Patrick, 32, and I live in southern AZ. I really enjoy running and have started doing it more and more recently so I figured I'd cut to the chase and join a running group. I did a marathon years ago that I don't really count but more recently I've been doing mud runs of various lengths and will be pushing for a Spartan Trifecta next year (if I can afford the dang thing). The main reason I'm looking for a good running group is because I've decided I'm going to run a 100km (not an official race just for fun) and I am always open to advice/suggestions. I've got the mental side of things down but I have a really good habit of diving in head first and guessing how deep the pool is about the time I break the water.

Also I need running friends so feel free to add me, motivation and expertise are always welcome.

Hi all - I'm Marie. New to running this year. I have always absolutely hated anything to do with running in the past and this year was like a lightbulb switched on. I love it....most days. I've worked up to a solid 4 miles without stopping and can do that 4-5 x a week. My sister and I have committed to the Charleston HM in January 2017. As we work up to the training weeks for that, we have decided to do some shorter distances as well. We are doing a Ride and Run 10k in September that I am currently training for.

In my non-fitness life, I am a teacher so I am currently off for summer and run in the early AM (hot and humid here in the piedmont of NC) but I switch to mid afternoon when I get started with school once late August arrives.

Hi! My name is Lucy and I'm definitely not a runner. I like to run but I don't run for nothing. If there isn't a place or destination in mind, I get sidetracked easily. Usually I run on the treadmill early morning or outside late evening. Having said that, I've set a really low goal (25 miles by the end of August) but I'm excited to try this with everyone!

Good luck! (P.S. - If I stop posting on here assume it's because I'm just a little bit dead inside lol)

Hi I'm Chandra! I'm 29 years old and live in the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada. I am aiming for consistency. I want to run 5km 3-4 times a week.

This group looks like a fun way to reach new goals!

Hello All!

I'm Jessica and I've been running for about 8 months now. It was my New Year's resolution to start and complete the c25k program. To motivate myself, I signed up for a 5 mile race about a month after I figured I'd complete the program. My goals were to run the entire 5 miles and complete it in under an hour. I achieved all of my goals and now I'm hooked.

I've done a few 5k's and I've started trail running which I LOVE! I also signed up for my first half marathon coming up in November. I found a training plan online and I've been keeping up with it. I'm a little terrified, but hoping to run the entire thing (probably very slowly).

I'm excited about this group and I'd love to make some new mfp runner friends. Feel free to add me!!