Quote Originally Posted by katluvr View Post
Welcome Eclectic!
I, too, was never a runner until 4 years ago. Hated running. Always out of breath. So I was in my early 40's when I started. 5 years ago started cycling and lost weight. Then SO started running 5Ks..and I watched. I thought I could either say on teh side line watching, or get out there and run. And that is what I do! I like the longer distances, cuz I am slow. Just PR'ed in my last 1/2 Marathon.
Most folks start out wrong by running tooo fast, so just keep it slow. Yep I love races where folks "run" past me, but I pass later when they are walking. I think is you just slow you pace a bit you can run teh whole thing!
So welcome to the running thread. I myself need to get back to the biking thread and this year...a TRI!
Thanks! ! ! it is good to hear someone else started later too, is still doing it and surviving!

Many congrats on first completing a 1/2 and also on PRing it! Whoo hoo! ! !

I hear you on the too fast part - that was my goal for the last tri I did - to run all the time no matter how slow - I did do it! I figured speed will eventually come. I have a HR monitor and watch the numbers and try to hold it in zone - sometimes when a good tune comes on I find myself speeding up but I slow down when I check. Like I said I am a #'s geek.

Have you done a tri yet? They are a BLAST ! ! ! The most fun competition I have done in my life. AND I really like all the Triathletes I have met - so far no snotty ones in the bunch. All helpful and kind.