Friends training for a marathon

DontThinkJustRun
DontThinkJustRun Posts: 248 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey! Just looking for some additional MFP friends who are training for a spring marathon. I'm training for the LA Marathon, my first, and would love to share and receive some support!
«1

Replies

  • KCarpenter83
    KCarpenter83 Posts: 36 Member
    I'm starting training for a half marathon that is in April- training will start in January if you want to add me!
  • jimmyz19
    jimmyz19 Posts: 14 Member
    I am running my first 5K this weekend and I am already considering at least a half marathon. I will be more the happy to give you support, maybe it will be the motivation I need to keep me going, who knows maybe I will do a full someday. Add me if you wish.
  • katyk00
    katyk00 Posts: 67 Member
    Running my first race (an 8K) this weekend and am going to do a half marathon in March. I would love some supportive running pals
  • cattracy0829
    cattracy0829 Posts: 177 Member
    I am looking to start training for a half-marathon in April as long as my foot gets cleared this week. (chronic foot injury)...but I am determined to do it!
  • aimstein
    aimstein Posts: 94
    I'm training for a half in April (and possibly a 10-miler at the end of Janurary). You're more than welcome to add me if you'd like. Good luck on your race!!
  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member
    I'm training for the safari park half marathon in May :)
  • Iluvchopsticks
    Iluvchopsticks Posts: 130 Member
    I am doing a half in January and plan on attempting a full in April. I am running regularly now but don't plan on starting marathon specific training until after the New Year.
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    I'm currently training for the goofy challenge. Jan 7th half marathon and jan 8th full marathon. Almost done but have a few races planned for 2012. Looking forward to it.add me if you'd like.
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    I have completed three full marathons and a lot of halfs. :happy:

    I will run two more marathons...Boston & the one to qualify for it. :wink: :wink: :wink:

    I cannot do Boston until 2014 - since it's always the 3rd Monday in April and I work for a CPA. The only excuse that might fly if I miss the final day of tax season would be calling in DEAD. And that might be questionable! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Feel free to add me

    BTW- I :heart: :heart: :heart: to run!
  • worldhurdler
    worldhurdler Posts: 153 Member
    I plan to run my first full in February! Running a half this weekend and will spend the next two months building milage.
  • igora_soma
    igora_soma Posts: 486
    I'm training for my first full marathon in Vancouver, BC in May! Feel free to add me :)
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    I'm training for my first, the OC Marathon!
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    I'm training for my first, the OC Marathon!
  • cgd67
    cgd67 Posts: 188 Member
    I am training for the NOLA Marathon in March. Great idea!
  • seesaey
    seesaey Posts: 231
    Feel free to add me also! I am training for a half in Febrary and enjoying the training so far.
  • kerriBB37
    kerriBB37 Posts: 967 Member
    I plan on *actually* training for my upcoming half in March (3/25/12).. I have previously ran 2 half's and a 10 miler but I really didn't train at all for them.. I had run no more than 6 miles in a row prior to them.. My times were sub 2:30 for the half's and I really would like to break into under two hours. I plan on following a real training schedule come January so feel free to add me! =) I also have a dream of completing a full marathon by my wedding next year (11/17/12) but we will see.. one thing at a time. I think last night's episode of BL really inspired me!!! Tough thing is, there aren't many around me. I don't have a lot of travel funds either lol
  • savlyon
    savlyon Posts: 474 Member
    I really recommend Hal Higdon's training schedule for the half marathon. You can usually find them for free and they are really really good! I haven't run a full mary yet--but plan to in the next year.
    Good luck to you!
  • eryn415
    eryn415 Posts: 98 Member
    I ran my first 5k this past weekend. I'm hoping to do a half marathon in October. I'd love more "running buddies"!
  • BerylX
    BerylX Posts: 108 Member
    Hi! I am beginning to train for a half marathon in January the race is in May.
    Anyone add me if you want!
  • stingrayinfl
    stingrayinfl Posts: 284 Member
    Hey! Just looking for some additional MFP friends who are training for a spring marathon. I'm training for the LA Marathon, my first, and would love to share and receive some support!
    You will d it. Where are you currently at with your weekly mileage?
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    I'll be running my 2nd marathon the beginning of may
  • trilikeagirl
    trilikeagirl Posts: 218
    Best of luck!! I just crossed the finish line of the California International Marathon on Sunday, and it was pretty dang awesome. I'm taking a month off and starting Ironman training for a June race. Happy to follow along with you!
  • alparker2
    alparker2 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi! I am training for my first marathon in AZ on Feb 20!
  • Mollydolly10
    Mollydolly10 Posts: 431 Member
    Training for my first full (started training this week) for my marathon in April! :)

    I'm using Hal Higdon's Novice 2 plan, and my marathon is in Charlottesville, VA on April 7!
  • lthacks
    lthacks Posts: 15
    I'm training for my second half marathon - Atlantic City's April Fool's Half Marathon! I did my first one in October, so I'm hoping to be able to run more of this one!
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Hey! Just looking for some additional MFP friends who are training for a spring marathon. I'm training for the LA Marathon, my first, and would love to share and receive some support!

    See you at the starting line! This will be my 5th time running LA, including that rainy mess last year.
  • gtwin
    gtwin Posts: 290 Member
    I've always wondered....in order to run a marathon, do you actually have to RUN the entire 26 miles? Or do most people run/walk it?
  • DontThinkJustRun
    DontThinkJustRun Posts: 248 Member
    You aren't required to run the entire 26.2 miles, but I'm sure most of us hope to. My tentative plan is to walk at every third water station (they are every mile in LA) after about the halfway point. At both my half's I haven't walked at all and have run as many as 15 miles with no walking. I'd like to someday run a full with no walking, but for my first I'd just like to finish in one piece.
  • Geer76
    Geer76 Posts: 31 Member
    I am training for my first half this coming March- haven't decided if it is going to be the local one or going to New Orleans for one. I've run several 5Ks and working my way up as well as adventure races. I would love to have some other runners as friends on here- anyone is welcomed to add me.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    I've always wondered....in order to run a marathon, do you actually have to RUN the entire 26 miles? Or do most people run/walk it?

    Personally, my goal is to always run the whole thing. I find it too hard to get started once I stop. I try not to walk water stops (unless it is a crazy hot day and I need extra water or something). Bottom line, if you see me walking, then something is going wrong.

    But that's just my deal.

    That said, I have a friend who is pretty fast - 3:20 marathoner. He walks for 30 seconds after each mile, he likes the change in muscle groups.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories