runners?

Who me?

I've been running obsessively for nine years now.

Half marathon is my favorite distance for sure. I've raced ~ 30 of them, including 4 in 4 days (the quaffle).

PRs are in my sig line.

I just started runnuning in May. I try to get in @ least 3 miles a day @ least 5 days a week. I've only done 2 5k"

June 25 (my first 5k) 33.10
July 28 (second 5k) 32.40

I'm a runner - but not a very fast one. I've been running since November and I've done 5 5K's so far this spring/summer and have one more to go. In September I start training for my first 10K. In October I do my first 5 mile race. And then in November I do my first 10K. Assuming I can live through all of that, I want to start training for my first half - to be completed April of next year, and then a full marathon next October.

I love running! I've been running pretty religiously for about 5 years. I don't do it as much as I used to since I started weight training. But I've done a few 1/2 marathons and a bunch of 10k's and have a full marathon planned for next year. I average about a 7:45 min mile....although, I'm sure I can't keep that pace for a marathon. We'll see. How about you?

Hi

I love to run, it's who I am. 22:40 is my 5k not my best, 38 for a 5 miler, 1:46 for a half, only getting better, Sometimes it's how you feel,not how fast you run. Good luck and feel well been running for over 5 years, kids got in the way.. LOL

I run everything and anything; basically as many races as I can get to/afford Currently training for my first full in November (and will run another half in October) and expect to run 30 races in 2011.

I started running about a year and a half ago as part of my "get healthier and lose weight" lifestyle change. I had not really run since running high school cross country, which was a loonnngggg time ago. I started with the Couch to 5K program and ran my first 5K last May 2010. I continued with the Bridge to 10K program and ran my first 10K last Oct 2010. Once I was hooked, I just kept going...a little longer and a little farther each week. I completed my first half marathon in January 2011. My 2011 New Years resolution was to run a race each month of 2011, and I am on track so far...I have done 2-5Ks, 2-10Ks, and just did my 4th half marathon yesterday!! Still pretty slow, but for me, finishing is my PR and I am happy with the accomplishment every time. Yesterday's half was the America's Finest City Half in San Diego...It was awesome!! There were participants from 45 states and 17 countries, which I think is amazing. There was an 83 year old man who ran it, and he has run it every year since it started 34 years ago. I am ispired by these people. It was also his 83rd birthday and they gave him bib #83. I was very excited when I saw him and was able to wish him "Happy Birthday"...also a bit happy that I passed him...lol! This race was also the third race in our San Diego Triple Crown, which I completed, so I was happy to get extra race bling!! Happy running all!!

Noob here...but I'm trying hard to learn and become a decent runner. First 5K is in about 3 weeks!

Okay...feeling a bit out of place after reading all the posts, but that's okay...we all have to start somewhere, right?

Of course! I started in October 2009 and ran my first 5k. I then decided that I wanted to run a 10k in November and I trained for that, and then I guess I caught the bug cause I then decided to train for my first half in May 2010, and then took a little break and now am going to run my first marathon next month

I'm learning that I'm a good runner in my age group, which is really fun...Have jogged forever on and off, but entered my first race in years last (2010 May) and came in 2nd in my age group. Then didn't do any more races and, in fact, had to do the C25K to get back in shape (though I did each workout twice in a row) last summer. This spring I got inspired by a progressive marathon (7 races that add up to a marathon), and got a lot of trophies in the individual races. Now training for a half, maybe two, this fall. I'm inspired by the women in my age group and older who kick my butt! They are incredible!

I'm a casual runner turned marathoner. I ran my first race (10K) in 2008 and was hooked. Since then I've run 2-5 races per year, including my first marathon back in May of this year. Right now I'm training to run the Honolulu Marathon in December.

I've been running about 3 years, working in the occasional 5K during that time. I've only just gotten serious for only about the last 10 months or so and it's starting to show in my race times. Last 5K was a PR @27:05. Flat out, mile time trial (part of my company's Fitness Camp) was timed at 7:33. Hoping to get down into the 7:00 range this camp session.

This October my wife and I are running the Disney Wine and Dine Half-Marathon relay. She gets the first 4.8 miles and I get the last 8.3 miles (how's that a fair split?!) and I've gone and signed myself up for the Princess Half-Marathon in February. I'm following the Runner's World Coach App's plan for the relay and will probably use that to chart out my race in February, too. I figure once I get through all that, I'll decide if I like running that far, or if I'll just keep running for fitness and return to just 5K's with the occasional 10K thrown in there.

Noob here...but I'm trying hard to learn and become a decent runner. First 5K is in about 3 weeks!

Okay...feeling a bit out of place after reading all the posts, but that's okay...we all have to start somewhere, right?

it's okay when I started I could not even run a mile in 12 min on the treadmill. =[ now I can run a mile in under 6 min !!! It's so much fun to see yourself improve. You guys will do great.

I guess I should add too that I'm still a pretty big guy...247 lbs today. I almost broke an 11 min mile for first time Saturday, then my tracking app froze up on my smartphone yesterday....I think I beat 11 mins, but I'm not sure. I'm sure once my weight is significantly less, my times will be significantly less too! Thanks for the encouragement! I love all my MFP friends!

Noob here...but I'm trying hard to learn and become a decent runner. First 5K is in about 3 weeks!

Okay...feeling a bit out of place after reading all the posts, but that's okay...we all have to start somewhere, right?

There is no reason to be intimidated, or feel out of place, but simply go forward. GOOD LUCK on the 5k! *caution* they can be addictive as my good bud Jilly Bean will tell you.....

We all start with a first step and a ton of heart, so keep at it and you can surprise yourself with where it will go. I was a total non-runner, tall and pudgy, and with a ton of miles and a bunch of friends have went farther and faster than my dreams ever could imagine. GOOD LUCK!!!!

[I'll edit... I started at 250 lbs, ended at 205 lbs, 16:45 5k PR, 3:07 marathon PR, and a whole bunch of other blah..blah..blah that isn't important. KEEP AT IT!!! It's amazing what is possible.]

Barbie... those are some darn good times too! GOOD LUCK too!

Like Ray said, we all started where you started. Just do your best, whether that means running far, running fast or running for fun. Just figure out what you want to get out of it, and just do it! I think the most critical part of running (which is overlooked quite a bit) is being mentally strong...physically, I can run through just about anything, but the second my head quits on me, I'm done. I'm impressed by fellow runners who can run farther and faster than I can, but that doesn't make me doubt my own capabilities...and it shouldn't make you doubt yours!

I was a runner (and a soccer player) in high school, got my right foot/ankle injured 3 separate times and had to quit playing a few years ago. Turned back to running last February to prove that I could do run despite the injury setbacks, ran my first 5K in April 2010, and since then I've run 29 races (I believe17 of them have been 5Ks). I just love to run and the competitor in me loves to race. Have fun!