Hey! I'm Dennis from Chicago. I am training for my fourth Chicago Marathon. I run with Team World Vision to raise funds for clean water initiatives in Africa. I have been blessed with having raised over $10,000 which has provided clean water for over 200 children. This year, I'm a team captain and help lead a group of over 200 runners. I just set a personal record of 1:20:31 for a 10 mile race. I am hoping to acquire a USTAF coaching certification before the end of the year and running my first Ultra Marathon (54 miles) by next summer.

Check out my site: www.teamworldvision.org/goto/dennisestrada

Hi I'm Joy. I'm 32 and I just started running about 16 months ago as part of my efforts to recover from a spinal cord injury. So far I've logged over 1600 miles running, and have lost over 100 pounds in the process. I ran my first half marathon April 2013 and am training for the Philly full marathon which is November 2013. I didn't think I was a distance running but maybe I am? :-)

Hi I'm Joy. I'm 32 and I just started running about 16 months ago as part of my efforts to recover from a spinal cord injury. So far I've logged over 1600 miles running, and have lost over 100 pounds in the process. I ran my first half marathon April 2013 and am training for the Philly full marathon which is November 2013. I didn't think I was a distance running but maybe I am? :-)

Freaking impressive, you are

Hello, my name is Marlene. I have been a runner now just about a year. I decided to run when I was challenged to run a 1/2 marathon last year. Because I am so competitive, I took the challenge and now I am addicted to running. LOL I run 4-5 times a week, and also love doing Pilates every week. I plan to run my second half marathon this September and one day will build up to run a full. Feel free to friend me for daily support.

Not sure if this is where I fit...I started running 1 1/2 years ago at the age of 59. With a challenged 5k that I walk and trotted through. Since then I built up and by 6 months had run 10-10ks in a month plus my milage. I have run 2-1/2 marathons.I am not fast but I do better than average I think for my age. I run only on dirt to save on my joints so do not find many races in my area to join...but who needs another tshirt or medal,Irun for the joy of running!! So today may be a 10k next sat might be a 1/2 mary????? I live in the Eastern Sierras of Calif. HOT in summer but great for year round running.

Hey - To honor the death of my father 13 years ago my sister and I are running 13 half marathons in 2013 my 6th one will be Saturday. The 8th and 9th with be the St. George marathon the first week in October. I hope to lose 20 pounds by then.

Hi Everyone:

my name is Al. I have ran 10 marathons, am an instructor for marathon clinics at a store called Running Room in Canada. I have just completed a 50 mile run. I am signed up for another 50 miler. I am enjoying the trails. I hope soon to be training for a 100 miler.

Happy Trails

"SMILEAGE WITH MILEAGE"

Running Pal Al

That's a huge commitment and I applaud you! Happy trails to you and I'm sure you'll be inspiring many!

My name is Jeff, I have ran 20 or so 5ks, a marathon a part of a relay team and most recently completed my first half marathon May 13. Looking forward to seeing and sharing information with fellow runners.

I'm Tim. I started running when I was about 21 years old. i could barely make it to the end of the block. That was a very long time ago. Lately, I cannot run because of plantar fasciitis -- the result of too much soccer in addition to the running.
I love running hills much more than long flats.