Hi! I am Melinda. I have run four 5K's, three 10K's, one 12K and will run my first half on Nov. 3rd. I am very excited about this. Have been running almost a full year and have lost 134 pounds in the last 2 1/2 years. I am not a very fast runner but am tenacious! Training here in Mississippi this Summer has been tough because we have to run so early in the morning due to the heat and humidity. Looking forward to Winter when the temps are back into the 40's! Enjoying the posts in the running group group.

Hi my name is Nilam, I just graduated high school and am headed to NYC for four years at Barnard College. I've been a 3 season varsity runner these past years in high school and I loved it. However, I love trail running so the switch into the city will take some getting used to. I hope to half marathons (hopefully under 8 minute pace) and some faster shorter races. I'm really hoping I can find the time/will as a busy college student to stay in shape without the motivation of being on a team!!
Feel free to add me (I just joined this week).

Hi, I am Cole. I have run for many years. I go in waves. Right now, I am losing motivation. So far I ran 4 marathons and 6 half Marathons over the past 10 years. I am looking to connect with other runners to stay involved.

Greetings from Central Florida! I don't consider myself a "runner", but I started training for a HM (my first) this week. Last year I ran a couple of 5K's, and plan to run in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure as long as I am able. I decided to run a HM to gave a goal to work towards. I've been a "workout guy" most of my adult life with a lot of weight lifting in my 20's and 30's. Now in my 50's I work out at a boxing gym three to four times a week and have added running to my exercise life so I can indulge my passion for craft beer. :drinker: Box, Run, Drink!

I'm finding that the more that I run, the more I enjoy it. While I love the training with the guys and gals in my boxing class, the time I spend running is good for thinking and reflection. And if I don't feel like thinking or reflecting, I turn up the music!

I'm using a training program called Beginners Luck that I downloaded from www.logyourrun.com, onto my phone app. It's a 12 week program, three short runs and a long run each week.

I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone's successes!

Cheers!

dale

Hello, I am Christine! Hitting the big 4-0 in less than a month. I gained weight training for my first Chicago Marathon in 2010. Since then I have been battling a myraid of running injuries including: pelvic stress fracture, PF, calf strain, and posterior tibials tendonitis. Finally feeling back to myself, trying to get the rest of my weight off and training for an October Marathon.

Thanks for having me!

Hi all! Tiffany here from Minneapolis. Just found out about 3 months ago that I could jog a 5k while chatting with a friend. Blew my mind. A little history: I grew up having pretty bad asthma, which kept me from pretty much any activity. Got into cycling a few years ago, loved it, somehow my asthma got better (no more meds needed, just my rescue inhaler), had surgery on both feet last November and couldn't walk for 2 months, but now I'm off and running! Did my first sprint distance triathlon last month and just signed up for the 10 mile Monster Dash in St. Paul at the end of October. I consider myself pretty new to running, so any advice would be very much appreciated. ran 4.75 miles yesterday, so I'm pretty pumped. I know I can make it to 10 in 2 months. Also, always looking for friends that are supportive, inquisitive, funny, whatever. Cheers!

Hello,

My name is Paul and I live in VA. I am new to distance running. I started running a few months ago to drop a few pounds and have fell in love with it. I will be running my first half marathon at the end of Oct and an 8K (just for fun) in a couple weeks. I have met a ton of great people out on the trails I run (arent runners the nicest people?) and hope to meet some more on this site.

Take care,

Paul

Good luck with you're first 1/2. It'll be a blast. I agree runner's are the nicest. I love being a part of the running "crowd". Just our of curiosity, are you following a specific training plan for your half?

Harro

My name is Russell, I'm pretty new to running, I started April 16, 2011 with a 5k I got duped into and I feel in love. I've since ran a few more 5k's, a half marathon and a full marathon. I've even done a sprint triathlon (is that ok? lol). I'm currently training for my second half marathon on Oct 7 and my second full marathon on March 16.

For you DailyMilers hit me up - http://www.dailymile.com/people/RussellBrown

Hi!

I'm Julie from Texas and it is hotter than heck here right now. So excited that Fall is just around the corner. Let's hope Mother Nature cooperates!!!

I started training for a half marathon over a year ago. Right about the time I was going to participate in the race, I was in a car accident and injured my knee. The injury was MINOR, but I was afraid for sooooooo long to run on it again that I just threw in the towel. I have recently started training again...short, slow runs. My running buddy is my four-legged baby - Libby. I swear some days she just drags me down the road and she is ALWAYS ready to go. Once the miles increase - she'll have to stay home and I will be ignored! She is a BRAT!

Now I am ready to get this 13.1 under my belt!!

Hoping to find motivation and support from all the runners out there (maybe some friends too). I know I am going to get tired of all the training!!

Howdy! I'm Kristin and I am training for the Dallas Half Marathon in December.

Not sure if I have replied to this before but my name is Bobbie and I live in Hayward Ca. I am currently training for a half marathon in San Francisco on Nov. 4. Have done one half before. I have done 5K, 12K, half marathon and a progressive marathon. The only distances eluding me are a 10K and a full marathon. I will not be ever doing ultras. I, hopefully will be doing another half in Feb. also in San Francisco. I hope to one day soon do a full marathon but it will be a while yet.

Train your four legged friend with you. I have heard that dogs can be trained to run just like humans. Take it slow with her as you would do yourself.

Hi! My name is Chuck. I´ve only been in 10k races over the past 5 years. I have lost and gained weight in and out from 2007 to 2012. Now and since dieting and jogging for the past 12 weeks I have reached my slimmest and leanest in years. Gonna run my first half marathon on the 30th September. I´m a bit daunted I must admit. Any advice such as give up......ehhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Wish you cool ruunings and all the best!

My name is Jin. I from Michigan. I am an avid runner logging around 25-36 miles per week. Happy running!

Hi everybody,

I'm a mother of two gorgeous girls (4 and 14 months) from sunny Sydney!

Started running three years ago trying to shift the baby weight and just got absolutely hooked. Ran my first HM in 2010 clocking 2:27. Got pregnant with second and just started running again at the end of last year, and completed my second HM last week at 2:28 (had a nose bleed before the race and at 12km, not pretty lol)

Now aiming for a sub 2 HM sometime in 2013 and a full marathon by 2014 (if bub cooperates and actually sleeps in in the morning!)

Loving this group and MFP!