I think some people are in the wrong group, ahem, running 10 miles on the first and another 13 on the second and third of Jan (combined). What do you think - this is a race to the finish to see who can get there first? Glad to have you around for motivation and to keep me on my toes!

Sorry - I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad... Honestly! I'm just trying to beat the bunny! I know that this has been a rather heated point of discussion on the forums lately. If I can continue to stay healthy and keep running the 20-25mpw distances and paces that I have been recently, I will gladly get outta here and tough it out in the 1000 mile group! Last year, being a newbie, I was plagued by a number of injuries and illnesses, so I wasn't sure that, at the rate I had been going, that 1000 miles would be possible. At the rate that things are going now, it shouldn't be a problem... but it IS only the 3rd week in January! Like I said - If I can sustain this effort for a few more weeks, I will certainly be setting my sights on the 1000+ mark... and staying healthy, of course! Best of luck to everyone and good luck with your running goals this year!

Sorry - I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad... Honestly! I'm just trying to beat the bunny! I know that this has been a rather heated point of discussion on the forums lately. If I can continue to stay healthy and keep running the 20-25mpw distances and paces that I have been recently, I will gladly get outta here and tough it out in the 1000 mile group! Last year, being a newbie, I was plagued by a number of injuries and illnesses, so I wasn't sure that, at the rate I had been going, that 1000 miles would be possible. At the rate that things are going now, it shouldn't be a problem... but it IS only the 3rd week in January! Like I said - If I can sustain this effort for a few more weeks, I will certainly be setting my sights on the 1000+ mark... and staying healthy, of course! Best of luck to everyone and good luck with your running goals this year!

Hey there - sorry about my post. In re-reading it sounded much more harsh than I anticipated I was mostly poking fun and I'm very envious that you can do so many miles a week! I'm a new runner too - but luckly (and knock on wood) I haven't had one injury yet. I consider myself pretty lucky in that regard. I can't imagine getting myself motivated after having been injured, I can barely get up early to get on with my run and I'm healthy! Anyway, again my apologies Kimmer

Oh, I see... you meant 40-50 miles per week! I don't think that I will be running that much this year.. I would definately end up injured again.

I dont have a specific cut-off in mind (number of miles a week\year or number of years running or number of miles last year). If I were to make an algorithm for calculating appropriateness of membership in the style of Teen Magazine, it would go something like this: Give yourself one point for every line you check off. - You are newish to running - You are coming off injury\illness - You have not recently run significantly more than 1K Km in a year - You think you may run or have a goal of running anything around 1000 Km this year - You want to join a virtual group to cheer virtual friends on - You want to challenge a pace bunny who averages 12 miles a week - You think you belong If you scored 0 points: Membership doubtful. Why are you even here? 1 point: Questionable membership. Carefully weigh the oh-so-serious implications of joining this group. 2-4 points: Possibly appropriate Try joining and see how you like it. 5-6 points: Definately the place for you! 7 points: Why are you even reading this? There is no question. 8 points: I question your ability to count miles. If you are still reading this, you definantely belong because you appreciate my really lame, failed attempts at humor.