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I'm Ryan.
Grew up with a track back ground, sprints & hurdles. Distance running to me was anything longer than a 400 ;-) I did run some 5K's for fun.
Fast forward 15 years and I've been running rather solidly for about 3 years, finished one marathon and looking forward to my second. I really enjoy trail running and will likely run more trail races in the future.0 -
I'm Chris
Runner and now Triathlete. A marathon and an Ironman are in my 2012 future.
Pretty much anything outdoor floats my boat.0 -
I'm Sam.
Until a year ago I swam competitively in college, so i trained about 25 hours a week. I've been trying to fill the void where swimming used to be: both in my motivation and in the structure a training schedule gave me...so I decided to run a marathon! Im running it with my twin sister-- we're running it together because it's for breast cancer awareness and our mom's a survivor. Im looking forward to this blog because I have so many questions that Im sure more experienced runners can help with! Looking forward to it!0 -
Momma here, Mommawarrior that is. Real name is Cindy, and I love to run. I am not fast, but I love distance. I hear I should be working on speed, but I much prefer a 13 mile run at 2 and half hours over a 2 mile run in 16 minutes. I have never done things the traditional way, mom says I always had to be different! LOL
Ran my first half in August. Hope to do my first full in 2012 if my leg holds up. I don't enter many actual races as money isn't just falling out of my wallet, but I hope to enter a few more this coming year. Saving up to go to The Leading Ladies' Marathon in Spearfish, South Dakota in August 2012. Donations gladly accepted
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Hi all, I'm Jon.
I am an adult onset runner. I've logged ~ 17,000 miles in the last 9.5 years. Running fits in well with my obsessive personality and my schedule (as I run in the early mornings when the family is still sleeping).
Over the years, I've learned how to rally on the weekend. I often get home from a 20 miler and have 30 minutes to eat and shower before I have to take my kids wherever it is they need to go (dance class for the most part).
With 24 marathons (actually 23 and one 50K), I'm always on the fence between leaning more toward ultras or running faster marathons (hard to do both). I run mostly on the streets (from my house) any time spent driving somewhere to run is time that I am not running.0 -
Hi everyone! Recently lost 50lbs and now looking to achieve another HUGE milestone by running my FIRST marathon in May!0
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Kathy from Canada here, 41 and ran my first marathon last year. Love running, even on the treadmill when I have too. Joined an indoor running track for the winter. Not a speedy runner like some of you. I guess I run in the middle of the pack. My personal best 1/2 is 2:04. Just getting info on triathalon's so that may be in my future, just have to work on my swimming. I too, am looking forward to info and advice from everyone. 0
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I'm Kate. Haven't run a marathon yet, but did a 1/2 at the beginning of October. Looking to do another 1/2 in the spring and then probably a full in the fall of 2012. I ran a bit when I was in my 20's, but have really gotten interested this past year, when I started running short races (5K to 10K) and doing well in my old, slow, age group. I'm interested in learning other outdoor pursuits, also, as work and family schedule permits. Unlike many of you, I'm an evening and generally solo runner...I use the exercise to calm down after work.0
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I'm Patti and I live in Houston, Texas.
The most athletic thing I had done prior to 6 years ago would be drill team/cheerleading. I started walking, then decided I would join a marathon training club, so I joined USA Fit. Within 7 months, I was able to complete the Houston marathon. This was in 2005, and I was 37 years old. I used the Galloway interval running method and finished the marathon by running 5/1 intervals the whole way. If I can run a marathon, anyone can!
Since then, I've run a couple of half marathons, but ended up having a surgery that kept me from running. Since then, I've gained 50lbs. I would LOVE to get back to my running weight and run another marathon!0 -
Hi everyone! Recently lost 50lbs and now looking to achieve another HUGE milestone by running my FIRST marathon in May!
Awesome.....you can totally do it!0 -
Hi all, I'm Jon.
I am an adult onset runner. I've logged ~ 17,000 miles in the last 9.5 years. Running fits in well with my obsessive personality and my schedule (as I run in the early mornings when the family is still sleeping).
Over the years, I've learned how to rally on the weekend. I often get home from a 20 miler and have 30 minutes to eat and shower before I have to take my kids wherever it is they need to go (dance class for the most part).
With 24 marathons (actually 23 and one 50K), I'm always on the fence between leaning more toward ultras or running faster marathons (hard to do both). I run mostly on the streets (from my house) any time spent driving somewhere to run is time that I am not running.
I am not worthy, and I bow to you.........you're awesome!!!!0 -
I also fall into the "future" marathon runner category. My fiance and I recently ran our first half marathon (10/29/11) and had such a good experience that we decided we want to do a full marathon. We are going to do the Shires of Vermont Marathon on May 20th (and hopefully GoLeanWendy will be there with us). We are building a base right now and will begin the actual marathon training on January 1st and the 20 week program will take us right up to the marathon day. We can't wait. But since we are new to this, any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks for starting this group... just what I was looking for!!!0
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Hi Im Rachel. I've only been running for a little over a year and i've really gone from hate to love I ran two half marathons this year and several shorter races. I am training for my first full in January but really want to get into ultra running with plans for a 50 miler next fall. My husband started running this past summer and got me into runner faster but my true love is nice long slow run
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Hi everyone, I'm Mary. Training for my first full marathon coming up in march! Nice to meet everyone!0
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Hi all,
I'm Teresa (or Tree to my peeps )...I grew up in a family with zero interest in physical activity and was one of those bookworm types. Once I got to college I fell in love with rowing/crew and would totally still be doing that if I didn't have a busy job with a commute and two (awesome) kids who have a million activities of their own.
Running was more of a "warm up" activity for me until recent years when I realized that I LOVE going for long runs with my tunes and just the thoughts in my head. I've always been a type A/overachiever personality so running gives me an outlet for that . I have historically NOT been a fast runner but I am working on getting faster. I ran my first marathon this past July in San Francisco and have hopes of doing many more. The next full marathon I am looking at is June 2012...wanted to do one sooner but got sidelined by tendonitis in my ankle so working those kinks out and slowly building back up. Feel free to add me as an MFP peep!0 -
Hi Everyone!
I'm Cynthia currently training for my first marathon SurfCity USA 2-5-12 (huntington beach, ca). I have done half's before but never a full. I'm scared, nervous, excited, anxious, every emotion in the book!0 -
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I'm Bri!
Two years ago I volunteered at the Air Force marathon, which inspired me to start running. I ran a 5k, 10k, half, and then this past September ran the Air Force marathon It was so awesome!
I think I want to run another marathon next year, however it will be much harder due to my accelerated grad program that I start in January. I would like to run at least another half marathon next year and then after that continue running more races.0 -
Hey all! I'm Jana from Joplin, MO. I'm 25, married, an accountant, and have 2 dogs (no kids!).
I definitely fall in to the future marathon group, but I'm getting there. I started running about a year ago and have dropped almost 70 pounds with a combination of running and eating right...and some Zumba and cycling. My first 10K is next Saturday. In 2012 I'll be doing my first half marathon, my first triathlon, and possibly a century bike ride. After all that is under my belt I'm going to select with marathon I want to train for and hope to run it some time in 2013. I'm slow, but I'm still lapping everyone on the couch. I still have another 50 or so pounds to lose, but I'm getting there.0 -
Hi! I'm Amanda. I don't necessarily consider myself a runner at the moment. I ran cross country for a year in high school (I really only stuck with it because my mom said I had to since I'd made the commitment) but that's about it. Back in September I had the brilliant idea that I wanted to run a marathon, specifically the Colorado Marathon on May 6, 2012. At the time I couldn't run a mile without stopping, but I decided that I had time to train so I registered. I realize its a bit crazy, since I haven't done much else in terms of races. I did the Warrior Dash (which is a 5k) last year but that's about it. So, needless to say I need all the help I can get.0
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Howdy! I'm Katy. I consider myself a runner, although I am lacking consistency since I broke my right 5th metatarsal over the summer. I have run countless 5 and 10Ks, a few half-marathons, and have registered for 2 full marathons this season.
I enjoy running in the morning, but looking for support to gain the consistency I once had. I am glad that I have found this app and site. I would like to connect with other runners to help me stay motivated.
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Hello everyone, New to the site, training for my forth marathon. I have ran the Cowtown in Fort Worth for the last three years.0
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Hey, I'm Jason.
I was always a "fast twitch" sport guy. Lifted competitively in high school and college, but not the bodybuilding stuff. I married my high school sweetheart who was a cross country runner, and 50 pounds later she's still in good shape and I'm not. I've recently rededicated myself to fitness and have had some great results. She and I have been running (she stopped about 4 months into pregnancy), and she has a bucketlist item to run a marathon. Well, she's considerably faster than I am, so I figured I should run one to get it under my belt before we run one together! I have found that I absolutely LOVE running. After about 45 minutes I just hit this zone where I don't have to do ANYTHING else, other than move forward. That reduces the stress, eh?
Hope this finds you all well.0 -
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I'm Bethany, I live in the Atlanta suburbs.
I started running last year; starting with couch to 5K, falling in love with it, and running my first marathon later this week, right before my 1st runniversary! On the running schedule for next year is a 15K, possibly another half marathon, and a full marathon in April (Country Music Marathon in Nashville, part of the Rock & Roll series). I started this whole running journey with a friend and luckily we've kept up with each other and have very similar goals. She and I try to run our weekly long runs together, which makes the miles pass and I think I've found my sole sister!
I've found other runners to be some of the most supportive and encouraging people on the planet, and I look forward to being part of this group.
Happy running!
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Hi. I am Erica. I am in the "Future" category. I have not entered any races as of yet. I only started running about 4 months ago. I finished c25K not long ago and was looking to build on it. I have decided to run the Chicago marathon in October 2012. I have a little less than a year to train. I just started training this week using the hal higdon app on my phone. Nice to meet everyone.0
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Hi, I'm Fiona, and I live in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
I got into running and triathlon when I met my boyfriend. SInce then I've done a bunch of triathlons and also some 10Ks and half marathons. I completed an Ironman last summer, and have just entered a marathon for next April.0 -
I'm Ruth and I have been running off and on for quite a few years. 2 years ago our daughter challenged us to do five area 5Ks in the fall and the 4 of us did that. The race environment is so encouraging! I turned 50 last year and hoped to run a full marathon but had ITB issues and backed off. My lesson learned - it's not JUST about finishing a marathon! Priorities are back in order and I've been running quite consistently this year since March. (Northeast winters can be tough, especially living out in the country where plows might not be seen very frequently!) My husband, 15 yo son, and I ran three 5Ks and one 10K this year. (We save our change in a big bottle for race fees and sometimes don't have enough for all the races we want to do. :ohwell: ) Surprisingly to me, I won medals in 2 of our 5Ks in my age group - 1st place in one of them!
Next year, in addition to our regular 5Ks, the three of us plan to do a half in June and my son and I to do a full in the fall. (Hubby just doesn't have the time to train for long distances but he keeps running 5 - 6 miles about 3 times a week.).
I just love the time I spend running with my son - he's homeschooled so we have more flexibility with when we run. He and I try to talk throughout our runs, except on the steep hills :noway: , and encourage each other.0 -
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I'm Leah. I started running in 2008 and have completed a handful of races - 3 marathons, 4 half marathons, and a bunch of shorter distances. In 2012 I am registered to run the Berlin Marathon and am beyond excited. I'm thinking about throwing in another marathon distance in the spring but haven't decided yet.0 -
Hi, my name is Ena and I live in Vancouver BC. I've been running for about two years. I've run 3 marathons and about 6 half marathons. I'm about to start training for my 4th full in May. One of the reasons I would like to lose some weight is to improve my running.0
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I'm Betzy and I'm from Columbus, OH. I used to run in college just for weight management/exercise. I fell in love with running about 2 years ago, when a friend of mine asked me if I would run a half marathon with her. I thought she was crazy, but agreed to at least try to start training for it. I can't imagine what my life would be like now if I had said no to her. I absolutely LOVE running. I completed my first half marathon in May 2010, ran 2 more after that, and just did my first full marathon in October. I just love the way that both my body and my mind feel when I am running. It is amazing!
I am now looking into some strength training ideas to get my muscles stronger so I can be a better runner. I'm hoping strength training will also help to shed some fat from my body. Feel free to add me! I always love hearing other people's experiences with running I'm also open to suggestions to help me reach my goals! Thanks! 0 -
Hi I'm Amanda. Ran my First Marathon in September. I have lost 100lbs exercising and counting exchanges, maintained for a year. Now I am going for the last 50.I gained 10 training in high mileage! I am getting ready to start training for a half in May. I have a blog about running and being a chubbster : http://toughroadfink.blogspot.com/ . Its very honest. The posts about the race i'm pretty proud of. I was The last offical timed runner, there was a ladder in my finish photo. Time of 5:58:50. I was 214.
My goals is to get to my goal weight. PR in the spring for the half. And eventually shave an hour off my full time in the coming years.
Friend me, I don't have many on here!
Never ever ever give up, you can do it!0
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