My first half is planned on 3rd May and I am aiming to do the Great North Run in September. I am up to 8 mile runs and planning to add a mile or a half each week. I started the C25K this time last year and have done a few 5ks and a 10k. I am not the fastest, but I am impressed with what I have achieved so far

I'm Henry. From Ontario Canada.43 years old. Started MFP for weight loss February 1st 2014, weighed in at 275+lbs, current weight 150lbs 8). Slowly started walking 5km the best I could at the begining due to my weight strain on my legs, slowly overtime was able to walk 5k without dieing LOL, then jogging and so on. This is week 12 of my Hal Higdons Novice 2 training program, so tomorrow I'm running 21k at my race pace. My 1st 13.1 is May10 2015. I decided to train early to make sure my body could handle it. My cardio has increase greatly from last year. I just have to incorporate rest days into my schedule as I'm still mentally in weight loss mode from the last year. So far my pace will have me finishing around 2h15minutes hopefully 8). So from here on out I'll be sticking to 5k/8k/5k , Tues/Weds/Thurs, And my long run on Saturdays of 17k+ depending how I feel 8). And crosstraining/yoga/and strength training on off days. The only downfall is with the Canadian winters here, I'm forced on the treadmill but its better than nothing. The interesting thing is my 1st 13.1 happens to be a Boston Qualifier event also. Will be interesting to be running with some people that are of that caliber. Ultimate goal would be running Boston 8) But lets get the 13.1 under my belt 1st LOL.

Hello, I'm Abby and I have been running for just about a year. I did c25k a few years ago, but it just didn't stick. Around 2 years ago I started Medifast and got to my goal weight (still have a few vanity pounds I would like to get rid of, but going slow). I transitioned off Medifast a little over a year ago and decided that my next chapter of keeping it off and being healthy was MFP and exercise. I had done a few walking 5k's and was in decent shape, but not a runner yet. The beginning of last year I just slowly worked at mileage and time. In 2014 I did a few 5ks (running!) and a 10k. Running has really helped me in maintenance and I love how I feel mentally.

My sister and I had this dream of doing the Disney Princess Half Marathon, we are quite the Disney fans, so when registration came around in July I just went for it, and suckered her into it too! My niece joined the party and here we are, a little over 3 weeks until the Princess Half Marathon on Feb 22nd and I am excited and a bit nervous!

My training is a modified (the cold/flu bug got me and had to adjust) Jeff Galloway half marathon plan he did for the Disney Princess run. Last weekend was my longest run ever at 11.17 miles... and it was great. Living in Minnesota I was worried about outdoor training in the winter, but luckly we have had a few awesome weekend temps.... for Minnesota at least.... where getting outside has been really good. I do treadmill at the gym during the week for my short runs and I use MapMyFitness on my phone for the gps and mileage when out on the streets for my long runs on weekends.

I have dreams of doing at least 1 and probably more halfs this year, just waiting on how I feel after this one before I take the leap.

So far in 2015 they have had the Disney World Marathon Weekend (Florida) and the Star Wars Half Marathon weekend (California) and both sound like they were fantastic! I heard that runDisney races are great for your first Half, and then you get hooked and go back for more.... I am sure that will be me!

Hi! I'm Heather, 39, and been running off and on for a year (but more off than on). I've only done two 5Ks, but decided to commit to running the Diva Half in September this year (the day after my 40th birthday). I talked my hubby into trying couch to 5k, and he has blown past me and runs regularly--just did his first 15k and is trying to find a half to fit into his work schedule.

My first love is horseback riding, so I usually do that twice a week. Between that, my commute and work, and my two kids, running is last on my priority list. So I am hoping that committing to a half will help me move it up the list and be more consistent. I plan to try for a 10K in March, but that will depend on how the next couple of weeks of training go--I just started bridge to 10K.

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Hoyalawya2003, I've got horses too! But, keep them at home in a colder climate, so we take the winter completely off! Come spring, riding climbs back up my priority list! For now, it's feeding and turning in/out and mucking! The barn certainly helps me get my 10,000 steps in on non-run days! Almost exclusively I ride dressage and pleasure, we have lots of trails and live near the beach and can ride there spring and fall.

I'm Cassie and 35 years old. I'm running the Cincinnati Flying Pig half in May. It's a pretty hilly course so that's been fun (note sarcasm) in the training program. I am training with a local running store because I need the motivation of a group to stick with the program. I have an almost 3 year old and almost 5 year old at home and I work full time so it's difficult to find time for all the training runs, but so far I've stuck to the program perfectly (and haven't gotten sick, knock on wood).

Hi All! I'm Monique and 28 years old. I started with the C25k app, moved onto C210k and now on their HM app.

I plan to do the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon in May (95 days, thanks SMH website!). I use their training plan during the week, and the above app for the long runs. I track it all with my Garmin, predominately outdoor running, intervals on the treadmill and 2 days of weights for cross training.

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Hi! I'm Caitlin and I'm 19 years old. Currently a college freshman working on my fitness goals. If I am selected in the lottery system (fingers crossed) I plan on running the Gary Bjorkland half marathon with Grandma's in Duluth this summer. I am training with Hal Hidgons plan and so far it is going well!