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Carolynn B.
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Training for a Half Marathon

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Hi everyone! I'm new here and I wanted to meet others who are training for their first 5k and/or half marathon! My name is Carolynn, I'm a college student, and I'm 21 years old! I will be running in my first 5k race at the end of Feb. and my first half marathon on May 5th.

Please introduce yourself and tell me what event you're training for and when the event is! Also, feel free to add me if you feel that we could help motivate each other!

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  • Melanie L.
    Melanie L. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn! I'm new here too and training for my 2nd half marathon on March 10th (Lake Sammamish Half). I'll add you and check out what you're doing for training!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Peter P.
    Peter P. Sendmail

    Hi...name is Peter. I'm new too and I'm training for a half also. Nice to meet you and I looking forward in seeing your progress.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Kevin
    Kevin Sendmail

    Hi I am Kevin I am also new here I am training for my first full marathon in march the tobacco road marathon in NC. Good luck with your training and races.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Adam O.
    Adam O. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn.

    Ive done a couple of 10Ks already and I'm training for the Sheffield (UK) half in May. I'm a Software Developer and I'm 26.

    Friend request sent and good luck!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tim M.
    Tim M. Sendmail

    I ran my first half last October, and trying to decide where my next half is going to come. I'm beginning the half training now though, just in case one pops up that I'd like to do.

    It took me 10 years out of college to start running. It's a good thing to start earlier :)

    posted 4 months ago

  • Min
    Min Sendmail

    Welcome!

    I ran my first half in October and am training to walk my next 3. One in Feb in GA, one in March in FL and one in May in CA. Good luck with your training!

    FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Olivia S.
    Olivia S. Sendmail

    Hey Carolynn! I'm currently training for my first half, being held on the 5th of May too! I have a few 5 and 10K's to participate in until then!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Wanda
    Wanda Sendmail

    i started running last year and did several 5k's and a 10k. i'm training now for my first half, which is 4 weeks from today.

    FR sent!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Mary M.
    Mary M. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn! I have started and stopped the C25K many times in the past year but never get past W1D3 because I'm my own worst enemy and I talk myself out of it. My goal for 2012 is to RUN (or at least mostly run) a 5K. I haven't picked which one yet but it will be in addition to the Dirty Girl Mud Run, which I'm doing with my sister in August.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Jamie R.
    Jamie R. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn I am also training for my first half which will be in March and a marathon which will be around October. I am going to be running the Columbia Half Marathon in SC!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Nic T.
    Nic T. Sendmail

    HI Carolynn,

    I'm here in Columbus too! I finished my first 5K this month and my half mary is on May 5th (I think you may be training for the same mary as me). I train under the MIT group here. FR request sent.

    Keep up the good work!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Danielle H.
    Danielle H. Sendmail

    Hey Carolynn! I'm a college student from CBus as well! I'm finishing up my last year in Cincinnati now, but will be running the Cap City Half in CBus on May 5th (I'm assuming same as you?). Anyways, FR sent and best of luck :) It'll be nice to see someone on a similar schedule and path!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Brian T.
    Brian T. Sendmail

    Hi! I'm training for my first half marathon, the Surf City Half on February 5th. Planning on running it in VFF's and because of the compressed time frame I've been pretty aggressive increasing the mileage. Best of luck to you and your training!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Ed H.
    Ed H. Sendmail

    I'm new here too. I completed the C25K app last year, and decided I could do much more, so I did the Bridge to 10K app. I decided to do my first 5K in December to keep motivated to train. I decided in mid-December to complete my first Marathon by my next birthday (Dec). In the meantime, I've signed up to run the Cowtown Half Marathon in Feb. I completed a 15K last week, and I've signed up for a 15K in Feb. The last race got me hooked.
    My plan is to run in the Marine Corps Marathon in October; however, the spaces fill up quickly, so If I can't get into that one, I'll be running one of the local races in the Fall.

    Good luck on your training. My advice is to actually sign up for the races. Having the financial commitment goes a long way to helping you stay motivated.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Jacqui W.
    Jacqui W. Sendmail

    Hello!! I'm Jacqui :) I'm 3 weeks away from finishing C25K and have my first 5K race on February 11. After that, I'm going to start training for my first half on May 26th. I have a 10K race planned between the 5K and half-- it's actually on May 5th, so I'll be thinking about you & Nic while I'm running a little less than half your distance. FR sent!!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Carolynn B.
    Carolynn B. Sendmail
    in reply to what Kevin said:Hi I am Kevin I am also new here I am training for my first full marathon in march the tobacco road marathon in NC. Good luck with your training and races.

    I'm currently living in Ohio for school but I'm originally from the Raleigh area and a duke fan so I'm familiar with tobacco road :) good luck with your marathon training!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Carolynn B.
    Carolynn B. Sendmail
    in reply to what Nic T. said:HI Carolynn, I'm here in Columbus too! I finished my first 5K this month and my half mary is on May 5th (I think you may be training for the same mary as me). I train under the MIT group here. FR request sent. Keep up the good work!

    Capital city half??

    posted 4 months ago

  • Andrew W.
    Andrew W. Sendmail

    Welcome to DM. I am currently in training for the Flying Pig Marathon down in Cincy on May 6th. FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Nikki Fitmom L.
    Nikki Fitmom L. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn! I am training for my first half too! My race is scheduled in May but I may end up running in April. Before then I plan to run some races - 5K, 10K, and 10 miler.

    FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Ann
    Ann Sendmail

    I'm training for my first half marathon, also in May. We're about the same age (I'm 22) and I'm also a university student so we have quite a bit in common! If you'd like to keep in touch about our training, feel free to add me. Good luck!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Nic T.
    Nic T. Sendmail
    in reply to what Carolynn B. said:Capital city half??

    Yes Carolynn the cap city half. Is that one you are training for? And I also see that you are from Raleigh. I have family in Durham and when to school there. And I am a HUUUGGEEE Duke fan. Love me some coach K!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tom S.
    Tom S. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn. Prepping for the owl's nest half in greensboro, nc on april 28. I'm sorry your a duke fan but I will friend you anyway

    posted 4 months ago

  • Eric Y.
    Eric Y. Sendmail

    Welcome!

    I'm training for three half-marathons:
    Rock n Roll Dallas (March 25)
    Joplin Memorial Run (May 19)
    Rock n Roll St. Louis (October 21)

    I'm still pretty new to running, but I'm trying to get more serious about it. I'm a pretty slow runner, but I keep track of my times and try to improve with each race. I want to set a new 5K PR and a new half PR this year.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Matthew P.
    Matthew P. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn! I just started with dailymile, but have been running for a while. I've completed two full marathons (Chicago & County Music in Nashville) as well as three Half Marathons (Atlanta x 2 & Mercedes 1/2 in Birmingham) I am currently training to run the GA Half Marathon on March 18th. It's been great to get back running and I am inspired by stories like yours and others just starting out. There are some great tips on this site. Best of luck on all your training. FR sent. Cheers

    posted 4 months ago

  • Katie M.
    Katie M. Sendmail

    Hey! I'm Katie, I live in Cincinnati and am currently in law school. I'm training for the Flying Pig half marathon in Cinci on May 6. I just did my second 5K in October (first was years ago) so I'm definitely new to this whole running thing. Good luck with your training!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Amanda W.
    Amanda W. Sendmail

    Hi! I am running my first half marathon on May 20! Last year I ran my first 5k in years and my first ever Warrior Dash and 10k. I got back into running after having two kids.

    I welcome adding new friends!

    -Amanda

    posted 4 months ago

  • Harris A.
    Harris A. Sendmail

    Hi Carolyn! Im training for my first 10k in April! Also a college student!!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Emily
    Emily Sendmail

    Hi! I'm also 21 and in college. I've run three 5ks and have been wanting to sign up for a half marathon for quite a while now but I always talk myslef out of it. I've been thinking about signing up for one in May as well!
    How long have you been running for? GOOD LUCK!!!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Holly
    Holly Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn!

    I am newish to DM. I ran my first 10k last year and will be running a 1/2 marathon in June hopefully (might conflict with my vacation). It is good to meet you and I am excited to see everyones progress! :)

    posted 4 months ago

  • Aaron A.
    Aaron A. Sendmail

    Hello and welcome to DM! Training for the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 6th. Good Luck!!

    Aaron

    posted 4 months ago

  • Andi R.
    Andi R. Sendmail

    HI!! I'm new too. My name is Andi, I'm 24 and just working on feeling good in my own skin :-) My friend and I kind of joined this site as a way to keep each other motivated. I am so not the running type but she and I signed up for a half marathon in March and I have NEVER signed up for a race before. Go big or go home right? Good luck with your race! Motivation is always welcome :-)

    posted 4 months ago

  • Kevin
    Kevin Sendmail
    in reply to what Carolynn B. said:I'm currently living in Ohio for school but I'm originally from the Raleigh area and a duke fan so I'm familiar with tobacco road :) good luck with your marathon training!

    Thanks it should be a fun race I am running it with my brother he lives in that area.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Alana
    Alana Sendmail

    Hey carolynn! Im planning on doing my first half in november, either big sur in monterey, ca or santa barbara, but im not training quite yet! Welcome to DM!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Frank A.
    Frank A. Sendmail

    Howdy Carolynn! I'm training for my first half marathon on April 28 in Champaign, Illinois. I ran my first 5k and 10k races last year. FR sent. Good luck with your prep!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Eddie J.
    Eddie J. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn and welcome to the world of running! I've ran several marathons and am trining for the Flying Pig on May 5th as well! If I can be of any help, please shoot me a friends request! Have a great week and happy running!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Julie K.
    Julie K. Sendmail

    Hey Carolynn! I am also new to DM and am training for the Zooma woman's half marathon on March 31st In Austin, TX. This will be my first half and am super excited! Iv'e been doing 5 and 10k races for the past year and ready to step it up! Welcome to DM and good luck with your training!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Frank H.
    Frank H. Sendmail

    Welcome Carolynn! I'm new here as well, love DM and the people here are awesome!
    I'm training for my third HM; have a 4-miler, a 5K, a 10K, and a 10-miler scheduled on the local race calendar prior to the next Half.
    Best of luck in your training, wish I had started at your age!
    FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tami C.
    Tami C. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn, welcome to the club! I am new as well! Training to do 4 halfs this year! Have done 1 already! Hope you LOVE them as much as I do! FR sent!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Sharon R.
    Sharon R. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn! I did my first 5K in November, and currently training for my first half marathon at the end of Feb. I would love to add you to my friends, since I am new and could use the motivation!!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Daniel M.
    Daniel M. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn! I have been running on and off for years but never very seriously. After my father was diagnosed with Cancer last year, I made a promise to myself to run a half marathon in his honor in 2012. I started training already, barely, and will running my first 5K this weekend.

    I am planning to reach HM by March/April.
    Good luck with everything!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Miles T.
    Miles T. Sendmail

    Welcome. I've got my first and second half maras in March and first mara in April - can't wait :/
    You'll really benefit from the DM experience. Nothing better than getting some extra motivation after a good run!!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Bruce J.
    Bruce J. Sendmail

    Hey, Carolynn! I'm training for my annual February Double Down. First weekend in Feb is the BridgeFest, a local 5K that raises money for the neighborhood YMCA. Last weekend in Feb is the ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run (10K) in downtown Houston. I run these races every year because it's fun. I've go a half marathon coming up on April 1. (no foolin')

    posted 4 months ago

  • Kristy S.
    Kristy S. Sendmail

    I've ran 3 5K's and training for my first mini-marathon! I'm excited. Can't wait!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Treena G.
    Treena G. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn. I'm also training for my first half marathon (in Chicago). I'm pretty excited about it! I'm also a newbie here... I'll send you a friend request so that we can keep each other motivated.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Steve P.
    Steve P. Sendmail

    Hi Carolynn--I have run 20+ half marathons and 8 marathons, and currently training for the Tobacco Road marathon in March, but I can still remember the highs and lows of my first races, and wish you all of the best toward yours!

    posted 4 months ago

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