Beginner Runner looking for friends

ZyheeMoongazer
ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All,

I have recently added running to my workout schedule. I haven't run on a regular basis since before high school. I am looking to add friends that are also runners, both beginners and experienced runners.
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  • shoniej
    shoniej Posts: 227 Member
    Hi!! Today is my first day of a 12 week program!! I am not a runner at all.. Was a swimmer for 12 years!! Looking forward to becoming a runner though :)
  • Kris1997
    Kris1997 Posts: 241
    Started the couch to 5k. Yesterday was my first day. I have NEVER been a runner, or even much of an athlete. Feel free to add me :)
  • lloydenson
    lloydenson Posts: 12
    I was the same 8 weeks ago and I have ran 2 5k's in that last week and also a 6k walking and running
  • sportyredhead01
    sportyredhead01 Posts: 482 Member
    Feel free to add me! I'm 29 and just got back into running myself.

    I want to start tracking my mileage in July OR as soon as I figure out the fancy pedometer my husband just gifted me...lol.

    Good luck to you!:happy:
  • khopkins516
    khopkins516 Posts: 63 Member
    I am starting Couch to 5K and I have NEVER been a runner. I was also a swimmer for 12 years. :)
  • klcluff
    klcluff Posts: 5 Member
    You can add me. I completed the couch to 5k last fall, ran a 5K in 2011, then ran a 1/2 marathon in 2012. I will be signing up for another half marathon in the late fall or next spring. Currently I am running for the fitness. I run 3-4 days per week, 3-4 miles each. Good luck with your running adventure!
  • paperstars
    paperstars Posts: 76 Member
    I am a beginning "runner," though it might be better described as slow jogging or bouncy walking, haha. But I'm making an effort! I'm on week 7 of couch to 5k :)
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    You can add me. I began serious running last year and have run several 5Ks, a 10K, one half marathon and currently training for my second half!
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    You can add me if you'd like. I'm in the midst of c25k and have a 5k scheduled for July 28
  • hoodlette
    hoodlette Posts: 20
    I've started C25K as well! I've been going to a boot camp 5 days a week for about 7 months, but there isn't any long-term running involved. I'm hoping to run a 5k in September of this year!
  • wyldling
    wyldling Posts: 35
    Hey! Feel free to add me! I'm going to be starting tonight for C25K or tomorrow depending on how I feel after a 2 hour hike up a mountain this evening. And I'm definitely trying Zombies, Run! on my iphone, haha! I've started C25K before but always encountered problems with my hip (I have a birth defect with my hip joint) so I had to stop but I'm attempting it again off the treadmill and mainly off pavement which were irritating my issue. Would I love some running buddies off MFP!
  • CrisAlex
    CrisAlex Posts: 236 Member
    Hi there! Feel free to add me too! I recently upped my running and have run a 5k, a 10k and a half marathon so far. You can certainly do it! When I started, I couldn't even run for a minute.
  • reggie2run
    reggie2run Posts: 477 Member
    HI, feel free to add me too.
    I've been running for 5 years and I am currently training for 2 races (an 8km and a 10 mile one).
    I also have it on my bucket list to run a half marathon.
  • TKHappy
    TKHappy Posts: 659 Member
    You are welcomed to add me!! I have been running since January 1st...I'm starting my half marathon training...have already done 2 10k's with a few runs scheduled here and there til my half!! :)
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    You can add me. Experienced runner, training for my 3rd marathon in October, where my goal is to qualify for Boston.
  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
    Feel free to add me if you want. I've been running off and on for like 8 years and I'm still awful at it. Right now I'm just training for the Warrior Dash.
  • InTheInbetween
    InTheInbetween Posts: 192 Member
    Yeah good for you!
    I don't know that i'd call myself a "good" runner but I'm a runner! :wink:
    My general focus is half-marathons but I just finished my first full marathon this past weekend! Feel free to add me if you'd like!
  • KJanae87
    KJanae87 Posts: 54
    Add me. Im on week 7 of c25k. Never really ran before. Im pretty slow but with time hope to get better. My goal right now is do a 5k in under 40 minutes....yea...im that slow. First 5k scheduled for August.
  • penquin927
    penquin927 Posts: 11 Member
    I have been running for over a year. I have completed lots of 5Ks, 10k, 10 mile and two half marathons. Granted I can't run the entire 10K, 10 mile or half marathon yet but I am getting better all the time.

    What keeps me motivated signing up for races ... 5Ks are easy to find. You can find them using www.active.com or if you have a local running store they normally also have calendar on their websites.

    Smartphone Apps ... If you don't have any fancy gadgets like the Nike+ GPS, Garmen or any other GPS type watch I recommend using smartphone apps to keep you motivated so you know your mileage. Runkeeper is great and is FREE. It bill even post to facebook. Mapmyrun is also a FREE app. Nike+ is $1.99 and only available on the iphone. There are lots of apps out there. runkeeper is a great beginner app though.
  • justle
    justle Posts: 275 Member
    I'm a relatively new runner i got into it last year but stopped for a while just before completing the c25k, I've just started up again and i've finally completed a 5k

    I'm trying to train myself for a 10k run but i'm back to interval running for the 5k due to some recent weight gain but i'm back to 8mins running and 3 mins walking.

    add me if you would like i'm trying to run as much as poss outside over the summer.
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    I've never been a runner, but now I'm on week 8 of C25K and running about 2 miles at a time. I'm slow, but I'm doing it. :) You can add me!
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    Feel free to add me if you want. I've been running off and on for like 8 years and I'm still awful at it. Right now I'm just training for the Warrior Dash.

    I just did my first Warrior Dash on June 16th!! It was a blast - enjoy!
  • workout_junkee
    workout_junkee Posts: 473 Member
    You are welcome to add me. I have been running for about 1.5 years. I've done several 5ks, 20k and plan to run a half in October.
  • NitroS1988
    NitroS1988 Posts: 58 Member
    Hey there i am useless at running but have taken it up to improve as its vital for most sports! Couch25k is a great program to take and ideally i would like to run a 5k however that is a bit off at the moment! feel free to add me :)
  • andreaz71
    andreaz71 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi There, Ive been an on again off again runner since high school. I get bored with running quick! I am back at it though. i currently run 3x a week 4-5miles each time. this is my 3rd week. Please add me!! i use nike to track my progress.
  • 416runner
    416runner Posts: 159
    Feel free to add me! I worked my way up from absolute beginner, now on my fourth half marathon! :)
  • fruitloop2
    fruitloop2 Posts: 437 Member
    I've been running for about 2 months now. I do a HIIT running/walking on my treadmill for about 3.5 km or 30 - 40 minutes 3 x week so far. I just started doing some weight training on my off days. Feel free to add me :smile:
  • Brim__
    Brim__ Posts: 14
    I hate running, but recently took it up (about 1 days ago) for days when I run out of daylight (single mom working full time) or when I don't have an hour and a half to bike 20-25 miles.

    I was a sprinter in high school (I think that was right before the wheel was invented) so I don't know how to breathe when jogging. I started briskly walking 2 miles around a high school track, then I started jogging one of the straight sides. Now I'm up to walking a half lap, jogging a half lap, for three miles.

    I still can't figure out how to breathe properly.
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    I hate running, but recently took it up (about 1 days ago) for days when I run out of daylight (single mom working full time) or when I don't have an hour and a half to bike 20-25 miles.

    I was a sprinter in high school (I think that was right before the wheel was invented) so I don't know how to breathe when jogging. I started briskly walking 2 miles around a high school track, then I started jogging one of the straight sides. Now I'm up to walking a half lap, jogging a half lap, for three miles.

    I still can't figure out how to breathe properly.

    What I do is breath in slowly for about 5 seconds and out for 5 seconds through my nose. I really have to concentrate to do this but it keeps me from feeling so out of breath when my HR is up. Sometimes you have to get your air in through your mouth but try and go back to nose breathing....
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    I still can't figure out how to breathe properly.

    Don't think about it. Just breathe.

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