Calling all runners...
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Hi, I'm recovering from a foot injury sustained while trail running this fall, so I'm mostly cycling and swimming at the moment. Will start to ramp up training slowly in January. After a two year break(2019 injury, 2020 pandemic) I'm signed up for IM Chattanooga, which means I'll probably have to run this year, lol.4
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Been a runner for 24 years now. There’ve been periods when I ran A LOT (50-60 miles/week) and others when running wasn’t that important to me. I’ve recently gone back to making it my primary cardio exercise, running ~30 miles/week. I’ve run 12 marathons, 2 50 mile ultras, and too many half marathons, 5 & 10ks to remember. Although my pace is MUCH slower now, I love running. It’s gotten me through a lot of stressful times, including a divorce. No races planned at the moment; still waiting for this bloody virus to gtfo!!!!10
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Great thread! I was never an outdoor runner (or outdoor exerciser) until covid forced me out of the gym & it was the only option available. I’ve been running 5 mi every day on the city streets since March. The hot summer weather was tough, but I kept going. Last week brought lots of snow & ice- that unfortunately stopped me for a few days. It’s a little warmer now - just wet slushy road that is ok to run on. It’s supposed to get cold again later in the week & im just praying it doesn’t bring ice.
How is everyone else dealing with the weather changes?5 -
@LeanButNotMean44 Very impressive running, I'd like to run 50 miles one day!2
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My next race is Texas Trail Running Festival Marathon in June. There's no snow here. I should hit some trails.1
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We had snow last week so I ran either in neighborhoods that had been plowed or in the one county park that clears its paved paths. Today is pouring rain which will melt off most of the snow but means I get to do my run on the TM. Tomorrow will be below freezing so ice will be an issue so it will probably be a rest day. Saturday, I get to figure out whether the roads are too icy to run on or not. Where I live is hilly, so ice builds up in the shady parts and cars lose control regularly. I don't mind cold, but I don't handle ice at all well.2
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Rain and wind. That's climate change here. Meh! I did nothing today. Trying to heal something I did to the muscles around a hip bone anyway.0
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I didn't start running until I was 42! I came back from trekking Everest base Camp and I was the fittest I've ever been, so I did park run and never looked back. I love the collegial attitude between runners of all shapes and sizes...and I love the feeling of a good rush :-)8
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fitpal4242 wrote: »How is everyone else dealing with the weather changes?
It's been a ridiculously mild winter here (Chicago) so far, so I don't know yet. Generally, I can run when it's really cold just by dressing warmly enough, but the problem is snow -- specifically, snow that turns into ice on portions of sidewalks, while other parts are pavement, so something like YakTraks aren't appropriate. We haven't had that this year yet. Usually my answer is that it's a treadmill day, but I am not going to the gym currently, so am not sure what I will do.0 -
I started back running in 2018 with a second round of C25K after a near miss with colon cancer - read that excess weight around the middle can increases changes so I wanted to make some changes... then a hysterectomy followed so there went all progress. Restarted last year, and running paired with MFP has left me 30 lbs lighter! Yay! I completed several virtual sprint tris this spring/summer which was a fun break from monotony. Just signed up for a virtual series through a local store called Frozen 5 - first one is tomorrow and it’s going to be chilly! I hope to do a half marathon in 2021.fitpal4242 wrote: »How is everyone else dealing with the weather changes?
Sadly, staying indoors, not doing much. My glitchy body doesn’t handle the cold well at all. I did do a few miles last week once roads were mostly clear and what was left was slushy, that was fun, and so beautifully quiet!
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So 12 weeks ago I had my periodical work medical, I knew I was fat, unfit and had to make changes, so I started walking/jogging. Started cycling again once I got a bit fitter and have now a new passion to want to do tri's, so I'm also throwing in a bit of swimming. But one of my biggest motivators to get out and train is doing Parkrun every Saturday morning, if you don't know about these you should google them and see if there is one in your area - it's a free 5km timed run and has people of all abilities doing them.
Because I had to go to work today I couldn't go to my local one, so I got myself up at 2:45am and did a 5km run anyway, going back 12 weeks nothing would've got me out of bed at that time for anything!!!4 -
When lockdown started this past March, I took up running and surprised myself that I kept with it for months. I could never have imagined that I would consider running a treat given that we were forced into isolation because of the pandemic.
Unfortunately, I've had a persistently tight quad after I incorporated a strength training program two months ago on top of keeping up with the running. And that tight quad turned into the entire leg and knee hurting like crazy.
So I've taken running out of my regimen for the past 1.5months since I don't want to injure myself more seriously, but hope to get back to running when I feel I've recovered enough.
Currently, I've adjusted to taking longer walks instead, which, frankly, does feel less stressful on my body than running. But sometimes when I'm walking, I can't help but think: "This would go a lot faster if I were RUNNING." Anyways, love to hear about people's running stories!7 -
Hey All! I just started running in 2020. COVID stress got me out there, and now I’m rather hooked. I can run the distance of a half marathon and am contemplating running a marathon. I enjoy the miles being outside more than “speed” (because let’s be clear - I am not fast). Fact: I hate winter and the sun going down at 5. I’m an evening runner because I detest getting up at 4 AM to run. So, running from November to March has been challenging. Just excited to find a group of other runners to connect with.11
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I love all of these stories, every single one!3
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Erica_1776 wrote: »Hey All! I just started running in 2020. COVID stress got me out there, and now I’m rather hooked. I can run the distance of a half marathon and am contemplating running a marathon. I enjoy the miles being outside more than “speed” (because let’s be clear - I am not fast). Fact: I hate winter and the sun going down at 5. I’m an evening runner because I detest getting up at 4 AM to run. So, running from November to March has been challenging. Just excited to find a group of other runners to connect with.
I went from no races to running a Marathon! You can do it!!! When I started Marathon training, the longest I had ever run was 8 miles! So...you are running farther now than I ever was when I registered for my first Marathon! You can, you can, you can do it!!!6 -
What a fun thread this is. I love hearing about everyone's runing journeys. I ran Cross country through middle and high school, but then lost interest until my 30's when I ran sporadic 5K's and a few 10K's. When I started getting back into it a few years ago I ended up with Plantar Fasciatis. Luckily I found the right shoes for me and have healed my heal.
This past year I began training for a 1/2 marathon, but it was cancelled along with everything else this past year. However, my training was the only thing giving me sanity through the pandemic. (I'm mom to two teens who were a tad salty with stay at home orders and am a teacher myself.) My half training turned into a full, and completed a second full in October, and am planning my third in Febrary.
I am tinkering with the idea of a 50 miler....but haven't decided on it yet.
Thanks for starting this thread!7 -
I run. Quite a bit. Covid knocked me a for loop cause I love races. Completed a bunch of half marathons, one full marathon and another sorts marathon- same distance but it was a “run1 mile every 15 minutes until you can’t run anymore. I did about 26 miles but had to stop cause I had dinner plans. I have a marathon on the docket in March- fingers crossed. Staying focused for training without my run crew and without in person races is hard.
But I am a middle of the pack, average runner. I love it. Even on the days I hate it.8 -
Hi everyone!!
I am a late in life runner, but it has become one of my absolute favorite things. I ran my first 5k in 2017, and just completed my second half marathon (virtual of course) with a time of 2:24. And I lost 80 pounds along the way!! I look forward to adding some of you awesome people to my feed
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Feel free to add me. Starting to run again after holidays. Need inspiration!1
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missblondi2u wrote: »Hi everyone!!
I am a late in life runner, but it has become one of my absolute favorite things. I ran my first 5k in 2017, and just completed my second half marathon (virtual of course) with a time of 2:24. And I lost 80 pounds along the way!! I look forward to adding some of you awesome people to my feed
You're beautiful!!! Nice loss, congratulations on the races!!!1 -
It was a surprising 62 degrees on my midday 10K run today! It's usually much colder at this point in the season but today is feeling quite warm
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missblondi2u wrote: »Hi everyone!!
I am a late in life runner, but it has become one of my absolute favorite things. I ran my first 5k in 2017, and just completed my second half marathon (virtual of course) with a time of 2:24. And I lost 80 pounds along the way!! I look forward to adding some of you awesome people to my feed
Wow great achievements both the running and the weight loss!!!1 -
Back at it-I've been a runner for years, did a half marathon a couple of years ago and was training for another when COVID hit (I'm a nurse, and it has been rough. Let my running game slip due to absolute exhaustion!). But I am back at it, 2-3 miles 2-3 times per week and building. If anyone is around the same place in their running game, please friend me! Could use the support/friendship/motivation!!!!
Stay safe, all!!!2 -
Another 2:45am wakeup to do my planned 5km before I head to work, I kinda like that time of morning now, so still and quiet and not the brutal heat like during the day.1
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I started running regularly about 10 years ago, but hadn't done much for the past few years. I got back into it in 2020 and had a decent year, but didn't make all my goals. I tend to set high goals and then not quite get there. This year, I'm going to try and change my attitude toward running. I'm not setting goals or planning races. I'm just going to try and focus on sustainability and consistency and build my mileage up slowly.5
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I started running regularly about 10 years ago, but hadn't done much for the past few years. I got back into it in 2020 and had a decent year, but didn't make all my goals. I tend to set high goals and then not quite get there. This year, I'm going to try and change my attitude toward running. I'm not setting goals or planning races. I'm just going to try and focus on sustainability and consistency and build my mileage up slowly.
Sweet picture of you with your little boy, great example you are setting for him by running!1 -
I didn't start running until I was 42! I came back from trekking Everest base Camp and I was the fittest I've ever been, so I did park run and never looked back. I love the collegial attitude between runners of all shapes and sizes...and I love the feeling of a good rush :-)
I just did Everest base camp in March! Loved it so much.1 -
I've been running for quite a few years, but lately I've really come down in my weekly km. I've suffered from a lot of overuse injuries lately, but hoping to get back into increasing my kms.2
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Mrscanmore wrote: »I've been running for quite a few years, but lately I've really come down in my weekly km. I've suffered from a lot of overuse injuries lately, but hoping to get back into increasing my kms.
@Mrscanmore - I've also been dealing with some overuse injuries, so I took a break from running for about 1.5months (I'm a newer runner). Decided to go for an easy run on Jan 1st, and it wasn't horrible. But both my knees did hurt afterwards. Do you think it's worth it to keep going with the easy runs and build back up? Or, should I say farewell to running (I'm 43yo and don't know if this high impact activity will be good in the long term future)? May I ask what you are doing to get back to increasing your KMs?1
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