hello!

I'm a short-distance runner (and currently recovering from injury so not running at all) but I want to move towards long-distance and I'm running a half in February. (eek!)

Hi--I have been running since high school, but there was a long stretch from about age 22-age 29 when I really didn't do much. As a result, I gained about 50 pounds and have been working steadily to get it back off. I started training for long distance events (half marathons, marathons, triathlons) about 5 years ago. I have been racing as an "athena" (the female equivalent to clydesdale) since that time. I am racing in the Ironman in Arizona in November and I am very close to my goal of being under the weight for the "athena" class. Other than IMAZ, I regularly run shorter distance triathlons and half marathons throughout the year.

Hi I'm Steven. I am an adult onset runner. I started running 4 years ago and i'm hooked on running. I just finished my 4th marathon and i'm already planning on running another one in 2013. I love to exchange running advice with other runners so shoot me a friend request. Happy Running!

Hello, my name is Daniel from Spring, TX (just north of Houston). I'm 30 and just trying to get back into running after coming back from a knee injury. Unfortunatley I just tweaked my achilles and am resting this week hoping it's just a minor thing. But I am determined to come back and do what I love; run. I have my eye on a few shorter races but I hope to run the Woodland's half marathon early next year and ultimatley a well trained Houston marathon in 2014.

I've been looking for a good place to post questions, and provide what limited wisdom I have so hopefully this is the place.

I'm Chris. I started running 5K, 4 Mile and 5 Mile runs in 2008. In 2009 I started running longer distances but then lost the running bug. I found it again last year, and especially earlier this year. This year I've run 3 half marathons and am scheduled to run another half marathon in December. In February I'm scheduled to run my next (and possibly my last) full marathon. We'll see how I feel after that. I know that I'll continue to run half's, but not sure if I'll want to continue to do the full's.

So glad I found this group! Running makes me happy... makes me feel like I can do just about anything!

I am a Southern girl through and through...so, hey ya'll! I began running 3 years ago and have completed 5 10k races. I am now ready to train for a half marathon. Problem is, I have post tibial tendonitis and it sidelined me for about 9 months. So guess what? I gained 20 pounds (along with the 30 I still have to lose) and now I'm starting all over again! Easy to get discouraged...I am totally open to any and all advice that you would like to throw my way.

Hello everyone! Have taken to running a few years ago to shed weight, but since the beginning of this year trying to push myself outdoors and run more seriously ( outside the gym). Hope to run a marathon some day. Looking forward to being inspired and doing it.

I'm Sam. Started walked in august, running in september. I've done 2 5k races, I have an 8K trail race next weekend. I have a 6K and an 8K road race in the spring. I'd like to do a half marathon next fall. I like to run outside, but I don't live in a safe neighborhood, so during the week I run on the dreadmill at the gym. Weekends I like to hit a park for a trail run.

Hi, I'm Bill. From 2001 through 2007 I'd run 10 marathons, including two Bostons, but have only run halves since 2007. I recently retired from work and want to train for a spring 2013 local marathon. I want to build a base, drop 10 pounds and get set for the hard training in January and February. So far, using MFP has been a good start and hoping that it will help all the way till April 28.

HI! My name is Jennifer from Texas. I started running 2 years ago. A friend wanted me to try a 5K and who would have thought I would have gotten addicted! I ran cross country my last year of high school, but that was 12 years ago. Anyways I hated long distances up until 2 years ago. The only reason I ran cross country in high school was because we had to in order to play basketball. Anways I have ran 12 5Ks, I've done the Warrior Dash 2 years and I ran my first half marathon in May 2012. I attempted my second half marathon in September 2012, but I had so much going. I was trying to lose weight, stress and my wedding was a week after the half. (crazy I know) I made it just past 10 miles and collapsed. I was emotionally able to finish, but physically I was not. My legs had enough and gave out on me. They cramped up so bad I couldn't stand up or move them. 2 volunteers helped me and I decided I wouldn't be able to finish and they gave me a ride back. I couldn't have been more disappointed in myself! 3 miles is all I had left to do and let me tell you I was contemplating crawling to the finish line, but sucked up my pride. Now I can't wait to do my next one. I am planning for March 2013 and hope to finish in 2 hours. (My first was 2:33) Then I will hopefully run a full marthon one day!

My name is Sybille and I live in Burlington, ON. I have joined this group as well as the 40+ group in hopes of getting re-motivated and re-energized. I have run the full spectrum of 5ks to full marathons and have also recently taken up some trail running. I am howver, too heavy for this not to be a struggle as I get older. I am looking to drop 30-40 lbs. and get back to a leaner me in order that the running comes a little easier and I am lighter on my feet. The whole age thing sucks - cannot believe how hard it is to get weight off!! I am also interested if anyone is in Burlington looking for a training partner - I was training for a full marathon that was 2 weeks ago buthad my appendix out. I am currently training for a 10-miler on Boxing Day, the Around the Bay 30k in March and a 25k Trail run in April.

Hi there! I am from Annapolis, Maryland and absolutely love running. I started in February of this year and am able to run 10k and want to keep running longer distances. I can't get enough! Hoping to make some more friends here!

I'm a new runner since early this year and am enjoying the process of learning how to improve my performance. I've run a couple half-marathons and am signed up ready for my next in spring.

I'm very keen to share support and learn from those with more experience, so please send me an invite if this aligns with your goals.

Hey there- I'm Kelly. My goal is to get fit, slim down, and run a half-marathon before my wedding in May 2013. I recently ran a 5k and really enjoyed it. I am planning on running a half-marathon in late February. I need to get a little more serious with a training regimen. I'm excited!

Been with the group about a week or so but missed the intro thread. I'm Mark, 55 and live in the Chicagoland area. I both run and race walk depending upon my mood and my next race. I do maybe 10 races or so a year. I've done 11 marathons and maybe 25-30 halves and untold other distances. Someday I hope I get it all figured out.