Thank you @cameronheel for your service as well. I ran for a long time even after coming home. But after a broken leg in 2004, I was sidelined. It still bugs me to this day, but I am getting some help for it and getting out there.

I am Subha! I am 52 years young and although am quite active - have never run before. i walk 5 kilometres about 3 - 4 times a week and do yoga for about 15 minute 5 times a week.
I hope to catch the runners bug by the end of this month. I shall begin walking regularly and start running slowly. I hope to run 60 kilometres by the end of this month.
Thanks for the inspiration and motivation!

Good Morning Everyone,

I am new to MFP and just joined the group! I just got back into running last week. I took time off for my last semester of college, but I feel great getting back into the swing of things. I hope to log 15-20 a miles week and will set an August goal of 70 miles to see how I do. Thanks and I'm excited to be moving forward with you all!

Adam.

Hi, my name is Jill Lees. I was a half marathon runner but got injured about 3.5 years ago and have decided to start running again. i had my first run about 3 weeks ago and have become hooked again. Am running about 5km and three times a week.
Need to keep motivated and I think this forum and group will help me.

Hi, my name is Nnenna from Nigeria. I used to live in the US but I relocated a few years back. I stumbled on this group while logging in my meals on myfitnesspal. I enjoy running and used to run a lot more than I do now. At some crazy point in my life I ran a 10K. Now I barely hit 35 miles in a month. Don't know how that happened. I am trying to get back on track and hopefully run a half marathon someday. That has been a lifelong dream. Also, have some knee issues so I try to run without over-stretching myself. Going through some of the posts/replies here and let's just say I'm seriously intimidated. Well, hope I get motivated and read tips on how to increase my distance and possibly speed. Thanks.

PS. How do you get notifications from this thread when someone posts something?

I'm new to the group, new to the challenge and new to running. I'm 2 weeks into this app c25k. I'm only up to running 2 mins., walking 1. Running the two is not easy but it's getting easier. I'm on way to running 5K! Woot! Woot!

Hi. My name is Deni. I haven't 'run' much since high school, which was over 40 years ago, so I'll likely be doing more walking than running. I need the cardio and hope having a group will motivate me. Not sure how or where I'm going to do this 'running'. Not a big treadmill fan, but that may be the easiest way to track. Also will measure some space in my neighborhood for days when I can't fit the gym into my schedule.

I am Mallory. I spent the greater part of 2016 amd 2017 losing 90+ lbs. I startes running because it was the easiest exercise I could fit in my schedule. I stuck with a 10k program for 8 weeks, and completed my first race yesterday.

I'm Kate. I'm a low volt electrician and work two full time jobs. I'm also the mom of a very active little five year old!

I've never been a fast runner, but I have dug deep to run for quite a while. Lately, I'm trying to get back into being active.

Hi, I am Pam. I am an on and off runner and I always do better with a goal. I'm running the Across the Bay 10K on November 5th (run across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in MD) so my motivation has been pretty good for the last 6-8 weeks. I like the idea of monthly challenges to keep me going. My ultimate goal is to get back to my annual Shamrock Half Marathon in Virginia Beach, VA. My husband and I ran it together 3 years in a row but have missed it the last 2 years. It's time to get back to it!

Hello!
My name is Leanna. I first started running a few years back when I was in my masters program. More for mental health than anything else. Well, I fell in love and have been off and on with it ever since. I am more of a leisure runner rather than a hard trainer, but I do have a goal now set for a 10k. I'd love some extra support and conversation in my feed, so feel free to add me!

Hi, I'm Cheri and I've been running off and on for the past few years. I've come to enjoy it a lot even if I'm pretty slow. I'm losing weight and running is a big part of what helps to keep me motivated.

I found this group through searching for virtual 5k but really like the idea of a monthly challenge. I'll be jumping in for the November edition.

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Hi! My name is Alex and I live in Florida. I like to run for fun and to get my cardio in! I used to run a lot more than I currently do BUT am trying to get back into it! I think this group will encourage me to get more miles in each month and to set more and new goals. I love running outside and using my Garmin watch to track my miles so I'm excited to get a new goal and see how I do through working season. I aim to run a half marathon sometime this year so I hope to meet that goal! Last night I beat my previous record and shaved off a minute on my mile time and ended up running 6 miles outside! Excited for this group

Hi I'm Saharea from Montreal, Canada.

Growing up I had asthma and was never really any good at physical activity in school. I also packed on quite a bit of weight as a kid. My unhealthy lifestyle gradually grew worse till I reached university in 2015. I weighed in at 184lbs and felt miserable. It was at this time I began my healthy lifestyle journey.

Since 2015, I've tried all kinds of diets coupled with minimal exercise. I would lose weight rapidly only to put it all back on again. It has been a roller coaster for me both physically and emotionally. By the end of 2016 I weighed in around 160lbs.

It wasn't until August of 2017 that things started to change for the better. A heck of a lot better! I realized diets don't work because I always viewed them as temporary. You could say I had a paradigm shift in regards to my nutrition. I sought out a permanent lifestyle change that would make me feel better and bring me closer to my goals.

For the past 3 months I have been tracking all my food intake on MFP and eating A LOT more vegetables on a daily basis. At first this was challenging, but I have to say I grew to love vegetables very quickly (cauliflower is my favourite!). After changing my diet, I was in a good place to take up a physical activity. I chose the activity that I had the most difficulty with growing up: running! I started running 3x a week making sure never to skip a session.

I did some research online and came across the Couch to 5k program. I was not confident enough to run outside so I decided to run on the treadmill at the gym to boost my confidence. I remember the first time I ran for 3 minutes straight on the treadmill, I was the happiest guy in the gym! That was back in September. Now I can proudly say I have successfully completed the Couch to 5k program and I love running

It's winter here in Montreal and the weather is cold. My goal is to run 30 minutes straight 3x a week on the treadmill. Every week I successfully complete my workout, I increase the speed by 0.1 kmh the next week. With progressive overload I hope to get better at running. In 2018 I want to hit the ground running (literally!) and attend a 5k race in my city. Upon completion of my first race, I will start training to run for 10k.

Wish me luck and I will do the same for everyone as well! We got this!!

Hello, I am Chris. Have never really been much of a runner until the last couple of years. I have come enjoy running (shorter distances) as a way to get outside, clear my head and generate energy. I have a friend who is a trail runner and enjoy seeing her photos of the places that she runs at/in(?). This past weekend I signed up for a 15K Train Race in March. I try to find new experiences in life and ways to challenge myself. This one definitely fits both areas! Am excited to follow discussion threads in this group and glean nuggets of information from more experienced runners.