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!!

My name is Victoria.
I've never been much of a runner, but my New Year's Resolution last year was to run a 5k every month. And I have fallen in love with running. This year I have already done 12! And i'm training for my first 10k for this next month. :-)

Needless to say, i'm happy and thought this group would be nice.

johnnylloyd0618 wrote: »

Hello, I am Johnny, just ran across this group thought I would throw my name in the hat. I am in my late 40's so my miles are not that high but working on quality and not quantity. So thought I would reach out for some accountability partners.
I typically run 3 runs, with one bike/run brick workout a week. So somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 miles a week.

That's great! Check in on the September thread and post your monthly goal and then post your progress as often as you like

Hi I'm a new runner. Just one month in. Hit my first goal of running 5km I thought stopping. This month I plan to run a 5 km charity race And start a 10 k training plan. Looking to find virtual running friends so we can inspire each other.

Hi everyone I'm christy, I'm 22 years old. I live in Arizona and considering how hot it gets down here, I really enjoy running, hiking and the outdoors. I used to do cross country in high school but during college I stopped running as much. My goal is to get back into it this September with the help of this month's running challenge, shooting for 50 miles this month. If anyone wants to motivate each other, feel free to add me as a friend here. I like to post pictures of my meals and progress updates

Hi all. I'm finally getting around to posting an introduction. My name is Chastity and I'm a 33 year old happily married adopted mom of four wonderful children. i live in West Tennessee but get to travel all over the us. Five months ago I miscarried a set of much wanted triplets at five months along. I had gotten you to 240 pounds and a size 22 and was miserable. Before the miscarriage I had lost three other pregnancies. I have polycystic ovary syndrome and IBS,the type varies depending on how my body wants to act.

My husband is an over the road truck driver and I am always on the road with him. Obviously this makes eating healthy and getting exercise extremely difficult sometimes. So...what did I do? My husband bought a gas powered generator and cooking items such as a skillet and toaster oven so that I can cook in the truck. I do my best to keep between 1000-1200 calories per day even when I run. It works for me and I don't get tired or worn out.

I have lost almost 73 pounds in right at four months. I have gone from a size 22 down to almost a size 6. My energy levels have skyrocketed and I am learning to eat and be healthier. I starred running at 220 pounds and could barely get in a mile in 30 minutes. I .now can run 4 miles in anywhere between 58 minutes to 1 hour 4 minutes depending on my terrain. I love to run. It's the only thing that keeps me sane. It is so amazing what a body can do if you just give it an opportunity. I run in the grass,I run in truck stops. I run in the hills I'd I can find them. Every opportunity I'm out there and I run. I'm actually planning my first5k next month .