Are you a runner? or want to be?

Yes! I ran 5k for the first time yesterday- it felt amazing! I have a hard time motivating myself to get out there and run, but I really want to run a 10k at some point. Feel free to add me!

Not there yet, but it's one of my major goals as well. I've done a few 5k's so far.

Much success on reaching your goal.

Hi! I just finished C25K and am moving on to Freeway to 10K (Did Week 1 Day 2 this morning - it was great!!!!)

I used to run over a year ago ( 5 and 10k`s) until a respitory illness prevented me just until late this summer to start all over again!

I would love to have some running friends!!! Good luck everyone with your training!!

No! I absolutely HATE running. It's a necessary evil that I run on the tread mill at the gym because many (including me) feel it's the best cardio you'll get at most gyms. Now my gym also has a pool. I'm a lil scared to attempt real swimming b/c I used to be a swimmer and .... well, I'll expect too much too soon.

Yes, I'm afeared.

I really want to be!

Runner here! just finished my 12th marathon this month and am now starting to train for lucky #13 which is where i am going all out to set a new PR and qualify to run in the boston marathon. I have done 9 half marathons and a ton of 10k's (if i could afford it i would do a race almost every weekend).

for new runners, the best thing you can do is to join a running club, great motivation and people to give you tips, new friends and the time and the miles fly by. if you have trouble finding one then talk to the people at a running store -they often organize their own clubs- or look on meet up.

I'm definately NOT a runner. Psychologically, it's really hard to push myself into running at all, let alone a marathon.

That being said, I signed up for my first 5K this past spring with no training, just to see how in shape or NOT in shape I actually was. I was proud that I crossed the finish line, but was embarrased at my time: 43:26.

It motivated me to actually train for a 5K. It was hellish, but I could see my body changing within the first few weeks. I ran my second 5K two weeks ago, except this one was extra hilly (my first was practically flat). My time was 44:16... a little worse, but considering how hilly it was, I feel that, in a way, I beat my personal best.

Now I'm going to train for an adventure race in the spring (obstacle course and running). I have to keep working at my running time, but now I need to incorporate weight training in a major way!

It's tough.... but I really want to be a runner. I just need to get the mindset somehow!

Shannon

good luck with your run, i keep trying C25K but struggle - don't really like running just think it's good for toning and fat burning, hope it all goes well 4 u x

More of a plodder than a runner here but I completed my first half marathon last month and just signed up for my second in six months time!

Good luck with yours, and try to enjoy your training!

I have to say that I really don't like running but I do feel great after a run. Having said that, I just ran my first 10k two weeks ago (have have run a few 5ks in the past) and then came home and signed up for a half marathon in Myrtle Beach in late February. I am starting Hal Higdon's 12 week half marathon training program on Monday (I have worked out the this week but took a break from running to fully recover from my 10k). I fully expect to be very, very slow but I should finish it. I hear the Myrtle Beach course is flat as a pancake so that is a bonus :-).

Feel free to add me as a friend. I am a great encourager!

I am running a Half Marathon in December! Feel free to add me! I'd love to have/ give support on running

I ran my first 5K this summer....i'm still at the interval stage but over the winter i need to train to run 12 miles. I signed up to do the Tough Mudder in June... I'm both terrified & motivated!

Looking for motivated runners & friends to help support me on my journey!!

WOW good luck that's great!!!! :flowerforyou: