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Hello,

I am new to this site and to running as an adult really. Just want to say hi and good luck to everyone:) I am a student finishing a Master's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. A friend and I recently decided to challenge ourselves to participate in a 5K fundraising run this coming June, which is how I learned about this site. With little running experience, a 5K seems like a reasonable challenge for now, and so I am currently working up to that. Anyway, would of course be nice to hear from anyone and/or any advice:)

Take care,
Tamara

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  • Jay G.
    Jay G. Sendmail

    Welcome! A 5K is a great way to start. You'll be fine and I'm sure you'll do great! Just make sure to build up your base mileage slowly and carefully.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Rina M.
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    Hi Tamara,
    Welcome to DM. Good running shoes and socks are important. Do you have a running plan? They help a lot in building up your running capabilities and give you something to look forward to. Most of the plans out there also mention form when you run.
    Hope you get to your goal and have fun doing it. Might catch the bug that seems to be inherent to those who sart running.
    :+)

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tamara
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    in reply to what Rina M. said:Hi Tamara, Welcome to DM. Good running shoes and socks are important. Do you have a running plan? They help a lot in building up your running capabilities and give you something to look forward to. Most of the plans out there also mention form... read more

    Thank you for your response and suggestions. I definitely do plan to update my old sneakers. I also think I'm going to join my friend with a "Couch to 5K" running plan she has started, which sounds pretty manageable. I think the structure is probably very beneficial for anyone just starting out. It is very exciting to see so many motivated individuals of all running levels here. Thanks again:)

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tamara
    Tamara Sendmail
    in reply to what Jay G. said:Welcome! A 5K is a great way to start. You'll be fine and I'm sure you'll do great! Just make sure to build up your base mileage slowly and carefully.

    Thanks. Right, I think I'm going to try to ensure that by joining my friend with a 5K running plan she has already started.

    posted 4 months ago

  • FegrigPRO
    Fegrig Sendmail

    hello FR sent

    posted 4 months ago

  • Aaron A.
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    Good Luck Tara with your training and 5K. FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tamara
    Tamara Sendmail
    in reply to what Fegrig said:hello FR sent

    Thanks:) I just visited Scotland this past summer. The landscapes were beautiful and everyone was so friendly. It must be awesome and extremely motivating being able to run there all the time. Suppose it depends some on what area you're from too though.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tamara
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    in reply to what Aaron A. said:Good Luck Tara with your training and 5K. FR sent.

    Thanks:) How'd ya know I sometimes go by Tara? And nice story about the pit bull....I'll keep that in mind as I'm currently living in Philadelphia-

    posted 4 months ago

  • Dave N.
    Dave N. Sendmail

    Welcome to DM! FR sent

    posted 4 months ago

  • Ian N.
    Ian N. Sendmail

    Hi Tamara, welcome to DM - you'll find great people/support/motivation here. In much the same boat as you and trying to regain running feet I haven't used in years. Good luck with it. FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tamara
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    in reply to what Dave N. said:Welcome to DM! FR sent

    Thanks!:)

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tamara
    Tamara Sendmail
    in reply to what Ian N. said:Hi Tamara, welcome to DM - you'll find great people/support/motivation here. In much the same boat as you and trying to regain running feet I haven't used in years. Good luck with it. FR sent.

    Thanks Ian, everyone definitely does seem very positive and motivated on here. Good luck to yourself as well:)

    posted 4 months ago

  • Amy D.
    Amy D. Sendmail

    Welcome! FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tamara
    Tamara Sendmail
    in reply to what Amy D. said:Welcome! FR sent.

    Thanks!:)

    posted 4 months ago

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