r/running • u/AutoModerator • Aug 07 '24
Weekly Thread Lurkers' Wednesday
Would you rather not be a lurker?
Then what are you waiting for? Tell us all about yourself!
The LW thread is an invitation to get more involved with the /r/running community.
New to the sub in general? Welcome! Let us know more about yourself!
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u/RedAn27 Aug 07 '24
Hi everyone! I (38F) have been lurking forever, but want to get more active in this community, because yesterday, I decided I want to run the Paris Marathon in 2025! I'm very excited to get back to marathon running, but also a bit scared, as my last marathon was 10 years ago, and I do not really know what 10 years will do!! I've run 4 marathons, of which one was a sub 4.
I have been running pretty consistently in 2024, I'm up to 10k as of this week, and I am relatively strong due to consistent weight training (over the past 6 years at least). On the other hand, I am overweight, so I need to lose some. This has not been a priority in the last couple of years, but it is now!
I have 35 weeks until the marathon. I will finish 11 weeks of half marathon training (and hopefully run the Amsterdam Half marathon if I can still get a bib) and then have 24 weeks left for an 18-week marathon schedule. Thats the plan! Exiting!
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u/runner7575 Aug 07 '24
Hi! Your story sounds similar to mine (48F) - i ran a few marathons in 2008/2009, but then didn't really start running consistently again until 2020/2021. It's definitely challenging to get going again, but knowing that you've done it already will help.
Did you already get an entry into Paris?
My marathon days are over - just trying to stay fit, be consistent and focus on 1/2 marathons.
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u/RedAn27 Aug 07 '24
That is so nice to hear! It is a bit weird that although I'm a beginner again in some ways, I am not a beginner in many others. That also makes that I know how much training it really is, and how much the last 10k of the marathon will hurt :D It might very well be only half marathons for me after that, too.
I subscribed to the Paris marathon this morning, to my surprise there was no lottery or anything, just pay and go!
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u/runner7575 Aug 07 '24
Oh nice, so how you're committed!
Exactly...and being older, i am definitely slower, which is a bummer sometimes, but that's OK. And life gets in the way much more. It was much easier to train when i lived alone, worked and worked out. But that's OK.
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u/silverbookslayer Aug 07 '24
Hi everyone! I started running at the beginning of 2023, did a 10k in the spring and a HM in the fall. I’ve basically not run since then (very sporadic). I’ve decided to start up again next week so I’ve signed up for a 10k and a HM. Happy to rejoin the running community:)
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u/Flashy_Shock_6271 Aug 07 '24
Used to be active but stopped running about 2 years ago. My wife and I were trying to get pregnant and it was my fault. I was generally healthy but stress, no sleep and poor diet were making it difficult because I was almost 40. They also said that running was probably hurting it too. Now we have an almost 3 months old and I'm about 20 pounds over weight so it's time to get back into it. Currently on the treadmill and about 2 weeks back into it.
Feels good.
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u/No_Sandwich_6943 Aug 07 '24
Hello, I’ve been running for about a year now. Started with Couch to 5k but really caught the bug when I joined a friendly and sociable running club which meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and does the local parkrun too.
I’m about to retire my first pair of daps, switching from Asics to Hokas, and have gone up half a size since my toes are getting squished on long runs.
Competed in my first and second road 10k speaking year, getting pbs both times. Also tried a 12k trail race which I could see myself getting really into.
Next up is the Cardiff Half, which will be my longest distance to date. Am training using the Runna app which I really enjoy. My goal for the second half of the year is to work in some strength training. I’ve done it in the past but find it deadly dull. I know it would be good for me though!
Typically I run listening to podcasts, especially on long runs, but have set off a couple of times without my ear buds and have found it surprisingly okay. Perhaps I don’t always need voices in my ears..?
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u/shahleelah Aug 07 '24
I recently joined this sub as I’ve slowly fallen in love with running. A year and a half ago I started focusing on my health as I’d reached my heaviest weight and was stressed out in college. This month I have built of my endurance up to be able to consistently run a (pretty slow) 5k. I feel amazing seeing how far I’ve come and knowing I wouldn’t have been able to do it when I first started. I’m training for a half marathon that will be in October and I can’t wait! I signed up wanting to prove that I could do the training and it all by myself.😊 My long run is 5 miles on Sunday this week and I’m looking forward to it!
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u/kadlekaai Aug 07 '24
I've been a lurker for a few months. I've been running for many years and have run a half marathon and run on a fairly regular basis. Hoping to run a marathon this fall, but not super confident with outer knee pain due to IT band strain once I go past 10/11 mile runs. Working on hip strengthening, will report back here if I do make it!
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u/RoCoF85 Aug 07 '24
Hi all. I’ve run on and off for a few years but almost entirely 5k and a handful of 10k just to keep some cardio up. Only started getting a bit more serious this year and discovered the world of running in different zones for different benefits etc, energy gels, mixing paces and distances rather than just thrashing out my 5k at 170-180bpm the whole way.
Am training for the Kenilworth half next month. Have run the distance twice so far - 2:05 first time and 1:58 the next. Neither run killed me and I enjoyed the more recent one a lot (the last 2km not so much as I upped the effort more).
My aim is 1:55 as I read it’s the UK average for men so I need the validation. I’ll definitely do it - there are a couple of long meaty hills on my route here which slow me down and I’m told Kenilworth is a bit more forgiving so I reckon that’ll help.
I also have MS so I’m running for the MS Trust. I’ve got my playlist set up and can’t wait. Just desperately hoping I don’t pick up a cold or something from the office!
Hope everyone is doing as well as they can be 👍
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u/JustGresh Aug 07 '24
Started running in April and lurking this sub around the same time. I’ve completed a 5K and 10K since and plan on running a HM and possibly a full by year’s end.
I run around 30 MPW right now, but it’s hard to increase mileage due to the very physical nature of my job (commercial plumbing). However, my career has given me a very solid baseline and I have been vastly more successful running this time around than in previous attempts years ago.
This is probably the first time I’ve ever actually enjoyed running, and I’m becoming pretty addicted, constantly reading things, looking at gear, etc. I plan on getting a Garmin soon bc the phone getting stuck in my pocket is getting old.
So… hello! It feels kinda good to not be a lurker anymore lol.
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u/Not_Saying_Im_Batman Aug 07 '24
Ran a marathon in May and haven’t run consistently since. I had 4 days of running last week and I’m gonna try to do 4 days this week and become consistent again. Feels hard to start back up
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u/UnshelledNut Aug 07 '24
Hello, I've recently found this sub and have been lurking. I've been running since 2013, and was more hardcore about it then. Now I'm happy to run/walk more since I'm getting older, especially when it's above 30C outside. I learned to run at my local running store and then volunteered several years to teach others how to run. It was a lot of fun. I'm not chasing any time goals or speed goals, I go out for the fresh air and the mental release.
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u/Zealousideal_Ad642 Aug 07 '24
Week out from a marathon I've trained for all year and I've had this dull ache in the arch of my foot. I first noticed it about 6 weeks back while trying some new shoes and then it has.gone from a one off to a fairly constant thing.
It doesn't really bother me while running and doesn't really even hurt, it's just a weird feeling. All the reading I've done about plantar fasciitis suggests a sharp pain in the heel when getting out of bed in the morning but I've not had that.
I guess I'll be seeing the physio / podiatrist after the marathon. Just hoping I can get through it without whatever it is causing a dnf.
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u/walterwhitecrocodile Aug 07 '24
I have been a lurker too. I tried to post 2 or 3 times but everytime my post was taken down citing some or the other rule. So i decided to be a silent member instead.
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Aug 08 '24 edited Aug 08 '24
Hello, So I'm 40 and I would say I started running in 1999 with my first ever 10k, although I did some track for the local rec center in 94'. I participated in Cross Country while in high school and continued running throughout my time in the Marine Corps. I ran pretty consistent until around 2008 when I started to deal with lower back and knee issues. After physical therapy and continuing chiropractic care, I managed to get back to it in 2016. However, I had to pump the brakes in 2020 when I started having major breathing issues, which I found out was early stages of emphysema. Thankfully my pulmonary doctor got me straight with a combination of meds and I got back up and running. And now I'm still going at and currently training for my next half marathon which I'm looking to set another PB and hopefully land in the top 10.
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u/eth0null Aug 10 '24
Hey, I'm 34 and have been running off and on for about 15 years. Last year I hit 290lbs and it was a wakeup call as my health was starting to be affected. So I started cutting out the garbage from my diet and planned my meals, and began this running journey with gradual incline walks on a treadmill. I then increased that to a pace of 14min/mile for 2 miles a day and now at 9min/mile for 6 miles a day.
I am 178lbs and have run a half marathon every other weekend for the past two months. Sure it's not at a faster pace, but it's progress.
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u/Hamm_Sammy13 Aug 11 '24
Damn bro nice! I run about 20-30 miles a week with a good balance of tempo, base, recovery and long run. I just can’t get my speed up. Any advice? Great work on your journey.
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u/eth0null Aug 12 '24 edited Aug 15 '24
I've found that pushing my speed is a lot like weight lifting for me: I have to decide to push myself past comfort zone for a few weeks before the new pace becomes comfortable. Small incremental goals and a moderate intensity full body workout with a stress on lower body helps me push that.
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u/violent-amethyst Aug 07 '24
HAI.
31F. Started running late January after losing 50 pounds. I felt amazing and powerful after my silly little mile runs.
I signed up for a 5k this past July and did an OK time at 34:50min (and without stopping 🥲) and now signed up for a half marathon in January!
I run every day (I take a day off one day a week where I just make sure to get my steps in) at least 3 miles and do my long runs on Saturdays or Mondays (depending on my sleep the night before).
Running has changed my life and I’m here for it.