Introducing myself...

[Soldiersmum]

Hello!

I just stumbled upon this community, about 4 years too late!

I did the program in 2012 and am now thoroughly addicted to running. Thanks to Laura I have done several 5k races, a couple 10k (even coming in dead last for my first one!), and 7 half marathons. I am currently training for my first marathon.

All this to say, work the program! It really works. If this chubby 51 year old can do it, you can too!

Looking forward to getting to know everyone

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Hi and welcome to the forum! So glad that you are still out there loving your running! Good luck with your marathon training - which one are you doing?You also might want to check out the other two forums linked to this one; 'Bridge to 10k' and 'Marathon Running and Race Support'.

[Soldiersmum in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I am doing the Victoria, BC Marathon (I am in Canada). Thanks for the tips on the other forums. I will look for them.

[runswithdogs Graduate in reply to Soldiersmum]

I've heard Victoria is a great one - one of my closest chums ran it. I'm in Calgary.

[Soldiersmum in reply to runswithdogs]

I am also in Calgary

[runswithdogs Graduate in reply to Soldiersmum]

Oh nice! Doing any races this year? I usually do most of the MEC ones, as well as the New Year's Eve one, and the Millerville bun run in June.

[Soldiersmum in reply to runswithdogs]

I did the Calgary 1/2 and the Legacy Place 10k (personal connection to the cause). I did the Millarville bun run last year. So much fun!! I may still do New year's Eve. I'm also on the fence about they Hypo half. The MEC races intimidate me. How do you find them?

[runswithdogs Graduate in reply to Soldiersmum]

I started with the MEC races. I really like them. I was worried it would be super MEC people but it's not. It's a super positive atmosphere. I've done mostly 5k with them and one 10k. The 5k is perfect for folks starting out - some people walk the whole thing. The 10 was more serious runners, but I think that's probably normal. They're also so cheap. No medal though. If you do new year's Eve or a MEC race let me know so I can say hello in person.

[runswithdogs Graduate in reply to Soldiersmum]

Also - I love the idea of the hypothermic half. I love winter running, I just wish it was 5 or 10k

[PippiRuns]

Always great to hear of people who got the bug and never looked back I hope I am never cured.

Amazing what you have done already, I'm sure your marathon will be great too. Good luck.

[Soldiersmum in reply to PippiRuns]

lol! I also never want to be cured!

[poppypug Graduate]

Welcome aboard and good to see you !

Wow, you have done amazingly well , what fantastic progress you have made .

A true inspiration, Well done ! xxx

[Soldiersmum in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Poppy! (I have 3 pugs, myself).

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Soldiersmum]

Really ????? Oh aren't they funny little things ? We have such a laugh with ours , better than watching the telly

I have 2 boys, Rocky hes a beige pug and he's 7 and Doug, a little black pug and he's 5.

They are my world ! xxx

[misswobble Graduate]

Hello! Welcome to the nut house 😊

I care for a pug! I packed his bag yesterday though and he has gone back home to his mum ☺

7 half marathons! Eek 😊

[Soldiersmum in reply to misswobble]

Yeah, the seven half marathons kind of happened by accident. I really like the accountability of having a training program the the podcasts gave me. As a result I kept repeating training cycles for the 1/2 marathons.

yay pugs!

[Rhedwr Graduate]

How wonderful! You will be a huge inspiration to the rest of us. Look forward to hearing more from you 🏃🏻😊

[Henriette2013 Graduate]

Hoorah for you! Welcome! And, based on your user name, I assume you have a child in the service so please thank him/her on my behalf (I'm Canadian... but I consider all of us on "the same team") for his/her service. xo