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Hello,
My name is Eric and I am a Boilermaker living in Gator Country! :-D I ran in HS and then I stopped and got heavy! Then I started running again about 10 years ago and I have been running ever since. I have run races from a distance of 1 mile up to 50K and some day I would I like to try a 50 miler. Unfortunately last fall I got achilles tendonitis from playing soccer and now my weight is paying for it. I tried cutting back on my miles to see if that would let it heal itself but it didn't work. So now I am stuck in a walking boot for the next 30 days. I am hoping that this site will help me to get a better control of my eating habits. In the past when I could run as much as I wanted I didn't watch what I ate at all. Well Now I have to!
Thanks and Boiler Up!
Boiler down - Go Hoosiers!
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Hi, I'm Kevin. After a 15 year layoff and 50 lb. weight loss I decided to start running again this past November. I have run 2 5 mile races since November and will be participating in the inaugural #TwitterRoadRace (5K) tomorrow. My goal for this year is to run in at least 1 race per month. I will start training in a couple weeks for my first half marathon in June.0
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Hi from Hartford CT
In training for lots of things, my A race this year is Ironman Lake Placid (again!)
Hoping also to get my 10th state and join the 50 States and DC Marathon club this year too.
Oh and a BQ along the way would be nice.
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Hey my name is Jason. I ran cross country in High School which was about 11 years ago. I gained alot of weight since High School. About 2 or 3 years ago I lost about 40 pounds and ran my first 5k since high school. I am ten pounds from that weight lost 24 so far. I am planning on running some 5ks in feb. and my first 10k in march. And depends on my progression with running I would like to try a HM in april but it just depends on where I am with weight loss and running but thats the plan. I am eating healthier than ever before and all the times I lost weight before that was why I always gained it back. I am really looking forward to the future. Not just running longer but a healthy life. I still have pounds to lose but I feel so much healthier than I ever have. It's amazing how bad foods make you feel.0
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Hi my name is Elizabeth. I started running in August 2010 at the age of 36. I use the Jeff Galloway run/walk method and it has helped me go from couch to a full marathon in a little over a year. I started out doing a 5k and then a friend talked me into training for a half marathon and I have been hooked ever since. I love the bling!0
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My name is guido and i have been running for about 10 years. 10 Marathons Kept myself fairly fit, still in the Clydesdale division. This past year, I got an injury, Plantar Fascitis from not stretching for a period of two or three years. I quit running for a few months and have started up again. I put on 15 pounds in that time and am working myself back.
It is harder to get into shape than to stay in shape. So, I am trying to run 3 times a week, some on a treadmill, some on the streets. Working on building my core and starting the whole process again. Hope to run a marathon at the end of the year. Would like to do a half as well.0 -
Hi. My name is Ashleigh. I've been running on and off for fitness for years, but I just recently started running regularly, at least 3 times per week. Mostly on a treadmill though because it gets dark early and it's been freezing here. I just signed up for my first half marathon to take place in May, and I will be getting 12 weeks of professional training beginning at the end of February.
I look forward to learning from this group!0 -
Great Ashleigh. I am recovering from an injury and am finding the treadmill is a lot softer than a road. Treadmills are not bad. Keep running and keep us posted on that half.0
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I'm Katie, only been running a year. I've done multiple 5k's, 1 10k and have hopes of increasing my mileage this year.
I started running to lose weight, but also I think it's a great stress reliever. Happy to be part of the group!0 -
Hi. I'm Isabelle from Montreal.
I started running in the Fall. I got hooked
Will be running my first 10K in Ottawa in May. A little nervous about it, as I am not ready yet, but nothing is stopping me. I am running outdoors, in -26 C, which is about -15 F.... There is nothing like a Canadian Winter.0 -
Hi I'm Steve from Virginia Beach. I started running about 5 years ago, but really started to run seriously about a year ago. I've ran everything from a 5K to a half-marathon, including a couple of mud runs. Right now I'm trainig for my first full marathon, the Shamrock on 18 March. I love running long distance. As a friend of mine once said "running is cheaper than thearpy. I love the alone time of distance running and the way I feel afterward....that runners high !!!!0
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Hi, I'm Charlotte and I'm from Melbourne. I just got a bit of a fancy to do a half marathon this year, I have previously run a couple of 10k races but not for a couple of years! I'm doing a 12 week beginners program at the moment (I'm on week 1 so a seriously beginner-y beginner!), slowly working on improving distance and speed. I'm not registered for a proper race until July this year, so think that's plenty of time to get right into it!
I am going to have a lot of questions for you about carbs/protein balance, other training you do along with your running, and your pre/post workout snacks...so hope you can share some of your tips!0 -
Hello everyone. My name is John and i am from New Jersey (i am not the Jersey Shore type). Anyway, i like to run the half mary distance, i have a few marathons under my belt, but i feel the best at the half distance. Doing the tough mudder this year than a 10miler. I am sure i'll do 2 half marys later in the season. if i feel super good maybe a full mary, but i hope not.0
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Hello All!! I have been slacking with my running over the last few months due to an accident but I'm getting back into. Nice to see so many others that enjoy running!!!0
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Hello everyone, I'm Cathy I'm happy to meet so many other runners!
I started running on August 2, 2010 which is the same day I signed up for my first Half Marathon. I figured, "What the hell? I'm young, I should be able to do this, thousands of people do it ever year." And so began an addiction. Ironically enough, I used to hate running as a child and didn't see why any sensible person would actually run on purpose. Who knew I'd end up being a runner?
My first marathon was last October - the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco It. Was. Awesome! So awesome in fact, I'm going to try to run it again. I also am running the SF Marathon in July.
I also just decided today that I'm going to make my next goal running an ultramarathon 0 -
Hello,
My name is Eric and I am a Boilermaker living in Gator Country! :-D I ran in HS and then I stopped and got heavy! Then I started running again about 10 years ago and I have been running ever since. I have run races from a distance of 1 mile up to 50K and some day I would I like to try a 50 miler. Unfortunately last fall I got achilles tendonitis from playing soccer and now my weight is paying for it. I tried cutting back on my miles to see if that would let it heal itself but it didn't work. So now I am stuck in a walking boot for the next 30 days. I am hoping that this site will help me to get a better control of my eating habits. In the past when I could run as much as I wanted I didn't watch what I ate at all. Well Now I have to!
Thanks and Boiler Up!
Boiler down - Go Hoosiers!
i second the boiler down!!! Go I.U!!!!
but in all sincerity, i wish you a speedy recovery eric!0 -
Hi, I'm Melissa from Michigan. I started running 2 years ago and have found that I enjoy distance over speed! I've run 5 half marathons and am looking at doing my first full marathon this June. I've got this crazy idea of weaving two 1/2 marathons and a 25K into my training for Half Fanatics. Long runs in the snow are a challenge. :ohwell: Please feel free to add me! Thanks!0
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Hi I'm Tim in Leeds UK.
Training for a full marathon in May
Done one and other various races
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Hi, I'm Jen, I just joined the site because I am a new mommy and need some motivation to get back into running. My favorite running shoes are Pearl Izumis. I've run 5ks, 10ks, a 15K, a half marathon, a marathon, and a 200-mile relay race, in addition to racking up hundreds of miles in training runs. I haven't run farther than 3 miles in the last year, but I'm hoping to change that soon enough. Thanks for the motivation!0
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Hi, I'm Mark, and I'm new to this group. I am 40 years old, but I am determined to stay young and not look it or feel it! I have run 5Ks and 10Ks, but never a half or full marathon. I am wanting to do a half marathon in the near future, so I am here for insight, tips, and motivation.0
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Hello, all! I am training for my second 10k. I love that running is such a personal sport. You are only competiting with yourself!0
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Hi everyone, Shawn here. Stepping into the half world next month. Running 10k's in the 60-65 min range. People laugh when I tell them the best thing to happen to me this new year is a new pair of Brooks Glycerin 9's.0
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Hello! Leigh, here. I'm in Boise, Idaho now, but can claim "military brat" status for the first half of my life, and Central/Bay Area California for the second half. (LOVE Idaho, though. Might just claim it for the "next half")
Anyway, about running -- I was on the Cross Country team in high school and ran mostly 5Ks, with a few 10Ks on the side. Then, I did no running for over 20 years and gained 90 pounds.
In addition to MFP, I also joined a local running group on a Groupon last January and haven't looked back. (And I've shed 70 of those pounds! YEAH!) Did a 10K and a 12K last year, looking to do a couple of Halfs (Halves?) this year, in 2013 Marathon or two. Looking farther out, I'd like to complete at least one "Ultra" -- either 50K or 50 miler. I don't know if I'll have the passion/stamina/whatever to make those a habit, but I am so intrigued to complete at least one.
Look forward to chatting about training plans, glycogen stores, and recovery! LOL :happy:0 -
Hey Everyone!
I'm Jess, I live in Toronto Canada. Im 30 years old and i just started running last October for my first 5k - the Scotiabank Waterfront race. Which was great. I really enjoyed it and right away wanted to sign up for another.
My next race is April 14th - the Yonge St 10k. Its my first 10k.. and actually to date i have not even tried to run 10k yet.. but im gonna get there soon. I did 5.6k this morning on the treadmill. it was a little too chilli to go out for me, but usually if its a nice day i go out running with my dog on the weekends.
Feel free to add me as a friend. Let me know you are from this group!
Nice to meet you all! This is a great way to get some advice and motivation!0 -
Hey all, I'm Jacqui. I started running in December, so I'm a noob I did C25K and found a passion. I ran a mile without stopping for the first time in my life 2 days before the new year and I was hooked on the feeling of hard work paying off.
I'm currently training for my first half marathon in May. After recovering from stress fractures, I'm taking it easy/slow and am never ever gonna underestimate the power of stretch & shin exercises ever again. So excited to be back on the road, prepping for my first major distance run!!0 -
Hi, I'm Dolli. I have run one half-marathon (RnR Las Vegas 2011), and hope to do another one or two this year. 10K is a distance I have never raced, and I am hoping to do one soon. There aren't as many 10Ks as there are 5Ks, halfs, fulls, and ultras where I live, it seems, but it is an interesting distance for me.
I'd eventually like to run a marathon, but I am patient, and simply want to keep progressing forward slowly but surely. Right now my "long runs" are 5-6 miles, and my typical "going out for a quick run" runs are 2.5-4 miles.0 -
Hi everyone,
I'm Lauren currently living in Aus. Have completed a few 10kms, halfs and also a marathon. Currently have a bad back which is causing all sorts of problems. Goals for this year however is to run a sub 2 hour half, Bad back caused me to run at a slower pace last year. A sub 50 min 10km, was so close last Nov in 50.51. No desire to run another marathon I think once is enough for me 0 -
Hello! I'm Kirsten and I'm from Arkansas. I started running about 3 years ago and ran my first full mararthon last month! I'm hoping to get some weight loss motivation and running tips from my fellow runners on this site. Y'all are welcome to add me!0
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Hi Everyone I'm Jonathan from Corry, Pennsylvania. I ran in high school and started up again in 2006 and have been back an forth with running over the last three yrs. I have seriously started running as of Jan 2012. I am running my second marathon in May 2012. My current long distance run is 17 miles. My first was in 2006 in San Diego , California. I am hoping to gain some run and training tips as I would like to run 2 half marathons this year and also maintain running as a way of life. Rather than something i pick up and drop periodically. I started out in Jan. 2012 at 300lbs and have dropped 43 lbs( CW 256) as of last Sunday. I have a goal to drop down to 210lbs which is another 50 lbs for me. add me if you like. I look forward to running with you all.0
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Hello all! My name is Sarah and I'm a runner :-) I started running in college (yeeears ago, I'm 35 years old now) to lose weight and got hooked! I have run many many marathons, but just recently got serious about improving my times. I have been using MFP to help me lose fat, get stronger, become leaner, and get faster. I've always been the type to use running as an excuse to eat however much I want, but of course it ended up hurting me(gaining those pesky marathon pounds!)
So far it's been good - I've PR'd in a lot of my races by quite a bit, and diet has played a major role in it! This last training cycle I managed to lose a little weight, not gain! While the marathon distance is my favorite, over the last year I've started dabbling in shorter distances, and I think the half mary may be my favorite as well!
My full and half marathon PR's are pretty recent, (all within the month of March!), and I have another half coming up in a few weeks. In June I will also start training for my next full marathon, which will be Berlin marathon in September.
I look forward to getting leaner and getting tips/stories/motivation from fellow MFP running geeks! :-)0
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