I'm new to MFP. Any runners out there?

maholmes77
maholmes77 Posts: 2 Member
edited September 29 in Introduce Yourself
I am new to MFP. I was a recent weight watchers memeber and reached all but that last 5lbs. Now I'm just trying to eat healthy and stay active. I love to run! I have completed 2 5k's, have 3 more this year and a 1/2 marathon in March 2012. Any runners out there trying to fight through the heat and humidity? I would love a few online running buddies to get tips and info from!

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  • paradog
    paradog Posts: 378 Member
    I love to run, but the summer heat has driven me indoors. Getting ready for a 10k in Sept and a 12 mile in Nov. drink water, and more water and more water
  • jscook54
    jscook54 Posts: 6
    I run. During the summer I run almost exclusively on the treadmill. It is just too hot for me to run outside. I have run/walk a marathon 5 years ago and am thinking about running without the walk a Feb 2012 marathon.
  • road2peachtree
    road2peachtree Posts: 294 Member
    I am learning to love the sport of running :flowerforyou: I move kinda slow, but at least I'm not walking LOL I read in a mag recently that drinking slushies or eating snow cones prior to your run will help keep you cool in the heat. It cools your core temp. I'm going to give it a try one day :drinker:
  • tam120
    tam120 Posts: 444 Member
    I try, first 5K in 4 weeks. :bigsmile:
  • casey_when_u_go
    casey_when_u_go Posts: 83 Member
    I'm a runner. Done quite a few 5km's, a 10km, and a Half Marathon. Currently training for a 10km in August and a Half Marathon in September.
    I'm in the UK so currently running in the rain :laugh:
    Have sent you an add.
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    I'm addicted to running lol. Glad to see other fellow runners out there! =)
  • hope324
    hope324 Posts: 1
    Hi! Sounds like you are doing great! I just started running and completed my first mile. My goal is to do a 5k in November.
  • WolffEarl
    WolffEarl Posts: 379 Member
    Lots of us folks run. To avoid the heat and mugginess I run early in the morning, normally around 5:30 am (but I live in Ontario so probably not as dreadful as TX:). I started with 5 k runs about 4 months ago, now run 4 miles every other day and then a longer 6 to 9 mile most weeks. Doing my first official 1/2 marathon in Sept. (run 3 of those on my own so far) but finished a few 10 k also. An alternate days I cycle to give my legs a break. Be well. Enjoy your running.
  • swinginchandra
    swinginchandra Posts: 418 Member
    Hey!
    I always run at night, after dark... I hate the heat, and I hate running indoors. Luckily, thanks to the fact that I'm spending the summer fenced in a national laboratory, it's pretty darn safe. I used to run at night outdoors in San Diego, and my roommates were pretty convinced I was going to die.
    Amy
  • 27strange
    27strange Posts: 837 Member
    I am getting back into running after knee setback earlier this year. I am running 5k nearly daily with a 4-5 mile run once a week if my knees allow. My speed is slow but so thankful and excited to be running again. That's awesome that you are signed up for and doing so many runs!! It really keeps it exciting and is motivating! Best of luck training for the half next spring, that's an awesome goal!
  • HolleeERL
    HolleeERL Posts: 313 Member
    I started running half marathons last year. I lost 20 lbs in the process but gained half of it back after the training during the winter. Now I'm trying to get my eating under control with healthy choices and I'm back to the training. I'm working on those last few pounds as well.

    I run as early as possible (5:30 am) during the summer. It's not easy to get up on the weekends but if I wait, the heat and sun drag me down and I can't complete my long runs. I also take water!

    Feel free to add me! :o)
  • garrettnicole92
    garrettnicole92 Posts: 101
    I'm a runner! Well, I'm trying to become one for the second time in my life. Haha. I've ran tons of 5k's, as I was on the track and cross country teams for my high school, but I got out of it my senior year. I'm up to running two miles now, trying to work my way up to three and then work on getting faster!

    Welcome to MFP! (:
  • maholmes77
    maholmes77 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you to everyone for all of the encouragement!
  • jessradtke
    jessradtke Posts: 418 Member
    I'm currently running 2.5 miles, working my way toward 5K. I just signed up for my first 5K in September, but my goal is to run one before my 41st birthday in August, so I'm looking for another between now and then.
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    I'm a runner and regularly run 5Ks (just got back from one, in fact). I'm trying to work on improving my times and working toward 10Ks this fall. I'm in Texas too, and it is sooo hard to train in this infernal heat. Feel free to add me.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I started running in December, and have finished three 5ks, a 4.5 mile, a 5 mile and a 3.5 mile Warrior Dash. My first 10k is next weekend. :drinker:
  • poseyj88
    poseyj88 Posts: 140 Member
    I'm working on being a runner. I just complete my first 10k and have a 7 mile trail run in about 3 weeks. I try to run EARLY and in neighborhoods with lots of trees. I also have a Nathan's water belt with two little bottles that sit in it. The other thing I do on runs that will last more than 45 minutes or so it take some shot bloks (made by cliff) about 3 miles in. They replace electrolytes and prevent me from feeling nauseous the rest of the day.
  • badwaterultra
    badwaterultra Posts: 1
    Hi,

    My name is Don. I've been running for 32 years. Have completed 29 marathons, I can't run fast anymore so now see how far I can go. I've run six 50Ks four 50 milers and two 100 milers. I am currently training for a 100 miler in late August.

    Looking at your bio I would say you are a runner.

    Be glad to pass along any tips you need.

    Good luck.
  • sufikitkat
    sufikitkat Posts: 583 Member
    Training for my first half marathon since January of this year and I think my running schedule is now just a part of my routine. Without it I would be lost! i started running to give myself something to aim for and in the process I lost 20 pounds and have gained so much confidence :-) The Running bug bit me good. Good luck with all of your runs!!
  • Virgo09
    Virgo09 Posts: 85 Member
    I'd like to say I'm a runner. I'm not that fast yet but trying to get there. The next race I have is the San Francisco half marathon (my 3rd one) in a couple of weeks. Feel free to add me if you want. =)
  • kellibecker
    kellibecker Posts: 11
    I am a new runner, have ran a 5k am entered in an 8k in two weeks and a half marathon in sept if I can't get into the 10k instead lol.
  • thapinkifunk
    thapinkifunk Posts: 13 Member
    hi omg def sending you a friend request i was on WW for about 3 years lost 60lbs i was about 15lbs from my goal weight i got addicted to running 2 years ago it helped me get rid of those last few lbs but i some how have lost my motivation and stop doing everything soo sadly i gained all of it back but im here to get back on it and make great friends i love running my goal is to do my first half marathon in 2012 the disney princess half marathon its great to see how many runners there is here any of you in the south florida area? it would be great to find runners near by :)
  • cornerofgreystreet
    cornerofgreystreet Posts: 180 Member
    I am a new runner too. I started in March in the cool Minnesota weather and am learning to adjust to running in the humidity. I run 4 miles in the mornings before the rest of my house wakes up, so at least 16 miles a week with a day or two of biking mixed in to give my legs a bit of a break. I did my first 5K this summer and am planning to do a couple 10K's and a sprint triathalon next summer. My long term goals include a half marathon in 2013 and a full one by 2014.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I'm a new runner (started with C25K in January), currently training for a 12k race at the end of August.
    I'm finding it hard at the moment as I'm in winter and it's not easy to get outside when it's wet and cold and dark... bring on summer, then I can get out early and enjoy the sunshine - as long as I go at 6am to beat the heat.
    Welcome aboard!
  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    Feel free to add me (or any of you other runners). I've been running since the mid-80s (as a kid). Currently training for a 30K trail race with over 4500' elevation gain.
    Welcome aboard!
  • cshore54
    cshore54 Posts: 70
    I am a beginning runner and a Bingham fan too. I just finished Courage to Start and am making my way through No Need For Speed. Good luck with the final 5.

    Chris
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