Hi. My name is Jill. I'm 31 years old and I started running in early March. Last year at this time, I woulda laughed if someone told me to run a mile or three! I NEVER imagined the words, "I love to run" would come outta my mouth...but I'm sooo glad I gave it a shot! I absolutely LOVE it and can honestly say it's quite addicting!

I ran my first 5k over the weekend. I finished with a time of 31:44 and placed 3rd in my age division. I will run another one in June and my goal is to finish it in 30 minutes...but would LOOOOVE it if I could cross that finish line in 28!

Looking forward to having a support group to help me along this journey! Good Luck to all of you on meeting your running/weight loss goals!

BTW, Lori and Jill, you ladies have some awesome times on the 5Ks for having just started! Keep up the good work! I'm doing a 5K for tornado victims this weekend and hope to finish in about 32 minutes and then have another one in June for lung cancer research which I'm hoping to do in 30 minutes. Keep up your good work!

Hello Runners!
I am Amy, almost 29. I started running in February 2012. I decided to jump feet first. I haven't run a race yet. I am hoping to run my first half marathon/race on Sunday!

There are about 4 to 7 5k's this summer that I'd like to run so after Sunday I'll be working on speed training. Since this is my first race I want to just finish.

Oh and I forgot to mention, i've done a couple of 5K's One in March the other in April, I did a 10K in the beginning of May I have a 5 Mile race this weekend coming and the half marathon in June.

Hi everyone,

I started this group cause I'm looking for advice, motivation from other runners whether be 5k, 10k or marathon runners. Lets start off by giving and introduction about your self, how often you run, what race accomplishments you have currently.

My name is Lori, I am 34 years old and I just started running in Jan '12. I had a new years goal that was set with a friend that we were going to run a 5k in March it would be her second 5k and my first 5k. I started with the couch to 5k training and found I have a new hobby! I LOVE RUNNING! I'm always looking for an excuse as to when I can fit a run in.. even if it is only a 5k run

St. Patricks 5K Race 34.43
Eagle by the Bay 5K 36.01

Hi My name is Marshua

I love to run, I was not a runner or jogger until 6 years ago, then stop and go from there. It wasn't until I turn 44 where I wanted and needed more ME time, I did my first 5K Turkey run with a bunch of family and friends. At the time I didn't think about timing I think I did my first one in 43 min. Not sure, then I did another 5K which was the following year. didn't do anything to this nature. Then I had surgery, and wanted to be healthy and I knew the cardio and working out was going to give me an outlet that I needed, I say I needed to step my game up, so started off doing 3 miles, then 5 miles then 7. My friend was telling me to challenge myself and do a half marathon, and we should train for it and I found myself going with it. I just did my first half marathon

Mermaid Series Half Marathon 2.43.48

This was nice I thought I could do it in 2.25, but now I am juiced and ready for another one. I am 46 years old and loving this life change, I get LOST IN MY RUN and I totaly am pleased with my progress.

I am 37 years old. I started running last June in preparation for a women's four miler. I joined a training group for the four-miler. Without their help, I'm sure it would have been difficult to complete the four miler. Since then, I've done three 5k's. My goal is to get my pace time to 10 minutes or less per mile. I would've never thought I would love running but I actually do now. My goal is to do a 10k on July 4th and maybe a half in the fall or spring.

I forgot to add cool runnings is a great site for pointers regarding training.

Hi,

I'm Dave and I'm 38.

I started running when I was 29, with the aim of running a marathon before I was 30. I've been a runner on and off ever since. My weight has yo-yo'd for years, with me training for a marathon and losing shed loads of weight and then piling it all back on when I stop training after the marathon. They say you should take a couple of weeks off to let your body recover, but I was taking 9 months off...

This year I ran my 5th London marathon and rather than stopping training I have managed to carry on, changing my focus to nailing a really good 5k time.

My training is going really well at the moment and I feel like I am improving almost every week. I still try and do a longer run of about 6 or 7 miles at the weekends, but am focussing on interval training, hill running and 5k runs.

It's so inspiring to hear all of your stories and to see everyone trying to better themselves; looking for the runner inside.

I hope I don't sound too up myself, but if anyone wants any tips on training schedules or strategy then please feel free to ask on this forum, or "friend" me and ask directly.

Running is such a part of my life now that I hope I never get to a point where I decide to pack it in for another 9 months!

Run strong, never give in and if you your run doesn't work out today, don't let it discourage you from pulling on your trainers tomorrow.

I'll leave you with a favourite quote of mine....
It doesn't matter how slow you go, you are still lapping all those sitting on the sofa.

Dave.

Hi! My name is Erin. I'm 28 and started running about 4 weeks ago. My goal is to run a marathon before I turn 30 (which NO ONE believes I can do!!) I have never been a runner, but now that I have started I LOVE IT!! I run about 5 days a week, with my long runs at 4.5 miles. I know I'm a long way from 26.2, but I'm working on it :happy: Keep up the good work everyone!!

Hi everyone My name is Joe and I wlll be 65 in 2 weeks. I have ran 12 marathons and 12 1/2 marathons plus 30 other races. I started in 2004 when I quit smoking. I train from 35 to 45 miles per week. I am running a 1/2 marathon next week in Alexandria,Va and am preparing to try and qualify for the Boston marathon at the Richmond marathon in Nov 2012.

Hi to everyone, I am new to running just started about 3 months ago with C25k and everything was going well untill I pulled something, not so sure what but I think it was my hamstring cause it put me out of commission for 3.5 weeks, It drove me crazy that I got all the way to week 8 and this happened to me! All my fault though at the time I was also doing the 30DS. So I am back to running now very carefully. I am 44 and love running and the feeling I get from it! It's like an instant high on life. I have a long way to go but I am going to work on my pr one day at a time. I want so badly to run a 5k and I am hoping to reach that goal by the end of summer. Love to hear from others about there running adventures.

Hi! I'm new to the group and new to MFP! I was happy to find a group of runners! I've run 3 half marathons and my goal is to run a race in every state! My next race is the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay on the 15th! It's my first Ragnar and I'm excited and nervous all at the same time! Happy running!

Hi, I'm Jodi and I have never ran....ever! But I want to give it a try and I want to loose weight and get into better shape. My health/high cholesterol is what got me here, now I just need to do it!! I am looking for any encouragement you can give!