Beginners - West End

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Permalink Reply by Karen Talley on October 22, 2010 at 7:26am

Good morning!
I live in the west end too! What is your average pace?
Karen

Permalink Reply by Shannon Curtin on October 22, 2010 at 10:47am

Im slowwww :( probably around 12 mpm Often times I run/walk, especially with longer distance. I am hoping running with someone else will motivate me and help me work on my speed/endurance :)

Permalink Reply by Sheyla Orengo on October 22, 2010 at 3:18pm

I'm very new too and probably slow as well. I was planning to time myself this weekend. I wanted to follow the Hal Higdon 5k plan for novice runners for a 5K run in December. I live near Three Chopt and Pemberton. Unfortunately, I am available only in the early morning (around 4:30am or 5am) OR late night (8:30pm). What time and days were you planning to run?

Permalink Reply by Emily Powers on October 22, 2010 at 4:35pm

Hey Shannon! I am a West Ender(I live at the Flats at West Broad Village over by Whole Foods). I see that you're registered for the Great Pumpkin Run, too. I think we're about the same pace, so if you want to do some morning or night runs, I'm totally game. I'm a run/walker, but trying to get my endurance up.

Permalink Reply by Shannon Curtin on October 24, 2010 at 8:57pm

I am glad to see other beginners close by me :) I would love to try and get together with you guys whenever you are available! I can do some mornings (it would have to be pretty early) or I can do evenings. I am thinking the best thing would be either in the morning before work or in the early evening after work if possible (I am a little scared to run too late at night because it is getting dark so fast - unless there is a fairly well lit area to run). I just typically run in Deep Run Park or the immediate area...but if someone has an area they like then that would be great too :) Also I am trying to really get myself back into the swing of things asap, so I am ready to try and meet up as soon as anyone else is!!

Permalink Reply by Sheyla Orengo on October 26, 2010 at 12:40pm

How early are you willing to run? I can do mornings; however, it would have to be for 5am. Is that too early for you? If you know a well lit area, I can meet you there. Unfortunatley, it's still pretty dark at 5am. Maybe parking lot at Short Pump near Family Fitness (there are a lot of light posts)...just a suggestion. I'm ready to start if you are.

Permalink Reply by Shannon Curtin on November 1, 2010 at 12:56pm

I can try and do an early morning or a late evening maybe once a week - sorry it took me so long to get back to you I was just trying to figure out my schedule. Its hard for me to get up really early in the morning, but its worth a try lol

Permalink Reply by Antonina Malyy on November 3, 2010 at 9:40am

Hey, I live very close to Deep Run Park as well. How often do you run? I would like to have a running buddy. My cell number is 540-818-5455 let me know. :)

Permalink Reply by Shannon Curtin on November 7, 2010 at 8:13pm

I am trying to run at least 3 times during the week and 1 time over the weekend..or more if possible..I will try to give you a call or you can contact me on here or I can send you my cell number so we can set something up to run together!

Permalink Reply by Sheyla Orengo on November 9, 2010 at 11:08am

Hi Shannon and Antonina, would both of you like to try to run on Sat and Sunday mornings around 9:30am around Deep Run Park. I am up to 2.2 miles and will probably move it up to 2.5 this weekend.

Permalink Reply by Shannon Curtin on November 9, 2010 at 1:00pm

This weekend I can only do it Sunday morning, because I am running the 8k on Saturday. Would you like to try Sunday? and anyone else who wants to come as well of course!

Permalink Reply by Sheyla Orengo on November 10, 2010 at 10:23am

Sure. What time? maybe 9:30am Would you like to meet at the first parking lot?

Anyone else want to join in???

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