I have been jogging off and on for the past 2 years. I was never fast and I was trying too hard to get fast before and not making any progress. I think I was pushing myself too hard.

In the past month I have started a walk/jog program that I have been following at an easy pace as measured by my HRM. And yes, I'm slow. About 7 km/h. I can run faster than that, but when I do my heart rate is too high for it to be sustainable.

I still get frustrated that I'm so slow

I've been wogging on and off for about two years. I started to get more serious about it back in August. My pace is about 3.5-4.0 which is about a 15 minute mile for me. I am 5' so my short lil legs don't help out much, lol. Right now I'm just focusing on endurance. Trying to build myself up and being able to run continuously. I run in intervals and have built myself up to running seven minutes, walking 2-3 (3 sets). I ran a 10k in 09' in 1 hour and 19 minutes, a 5k in october in 44 minutes and attempted a 10k last week. Due to several factors I only did half of it. But to make up for it I ran my own lil 10k on thanksgiving and was able to run/walk it in 1 hour and 34 minutes. I run races, not for time or awards...but just to know that I can. There is a great feeling of accomplishment when you start a race and when you finish a race. And all the runners seem to be very supportive, whether you were in the front of the pack or the end.

I started walking with my husband around May. We'd walk maybe a mile 2-3 times a week. Then during the summer, as part of a challenge I was in, I tried running for the first time in over 25 years. I think I made it almost 100 feet, LOL. I've slowly worked my way to wogging (love the word!) longer distances, and wogged my first 5K a couple weeks ago in 41:05!!! I want to work on jogging a complete 5K without having to walk any of it before worrying about running it faster.

My usual time is about a 13-14 minute mile. My fastest was 11:36 which triggered an asthma attack, so it will be a long time before I get there again. I usually count it as a 5 mph on MFP because my HRM gives me alot more credit than MFP does if I wog instead of walk!!!

I started running in Jan. by using the Couch-to-5K program. I completed it in March and have run ever since.

I am seriously slow. I have 2 speeds...sprinting like a maniac for short periods or my usual slow running pace. My fastest mile ever was in the 12 minute range...but due to various issues, I basically had to start my running all over again in Sept. and I am slower now due to changing my running gait. So, now I am in the 15-16 min mile range.

I ran 5.25 miles today...took me 1 hr and 35 minutes!

In 2004 I got sick and tired of being fat. I was approaching 40 years old, am 5' 5", and weighed 242 pounds. Not knowing what else to do, I joined Weight Watchers. After three weeks, they told me to start walking for exercise but that didn't seem macho enough for me. So I decided to run.

Those early runs were dreadful. I could barely make it a 1/2 mile and I was completely winded at the end. Yup, a whole 1/2 mile took at least an hour of lying down on the couch to recover!

But I stuck with it. I remember being very excited when I was able to run 2 miles without stopping.

In the spring of 2005, we had our first child and I reached my goal weight of 170. I did my best to keep running, but it was hit and miss to say the least (sleep deprivation will do that to you I guess). As the years wore on I ran occassionally, but never seemed to get into a regular routine.

About 2 1/2 years ago I realized that I had let all that progress slip away. I had not gained back all the weight, but enough of it to realize that it was only a matter of time until I reached the mid-200's again. So I made up my mind to actually go the the gym. I worked with a trainer and developed a rountine. It took a solid year for the 4:30 am wake-ups and 5:00 am workouts to actually seem good.

And I started running again. 1 mile, then 2, then 5K's, 10 K's, even a couple 20K's. Eventually a half marathon, then several more, and finally, about 6 weeks ago I ran my first marathon.

Now I just love to run. Yes, I am slower than some but I am faster than others. Who cares? I run for me and against me. Now I see 50 years old looming on the horizon, I have three kids under 7, and I am fit, healthy, and more energetic than dad's nearly 1/2 my age. Better yet, I am living the example of the healthy lifestyle I want my kids to learn.

My running motto (it's on the shirt I now wear to all races): Too slow to win. Too dumb to quit.

I used a iphone app called couch to 5k to work my way up to wogging a 5k. I found it super annoying that when I did my first official 5 k I kept passing (and being passed by) a speedy walker while I was "running". I have let my exercise program slide into nothingness again so I am going to use this opportunity to join the Penguin Runners and start wogging again!

My running motto (it's on the shirt I now wear to all races): Too slow to win. Too dumb to quit.

LOVE this!!

I'm excited about this group!

I've been wogging for about 6 months. running is just my thing! I love it, its so relaxing and enjoyable. Even if I have a bad run day, I still cant help but smile afterward. I keep trying to add strength but somehow its so much harder to fit into the schedule and it's intimidating to me.

love the penguin! he is such an inspiration!

I've done one 5k and want do more but honestly my hips are killing me! I foam roll and have tried every stretch I can find and the only thing that seems to help is aleve.