Hello everyone! I am a new runner, 15 months, age 56 (soon to be 57). I have run a couple of 10ks and a half marathon, Toronto, Oct. 14th., and am training for more of the same in the spring. As with so many others, I had done nothing active since playing a few softball games in the 1970s, my weight had gone up to over 190lbs. (I am 6ft. tall) My son inspired me to try running again, something I had not done since high school. My weight is now under control, sortakinda, and I am aiming for a sub 48 minute 10k and perhaps a 1:50 half in a few months. looking forward to chatting with all of you, especially anyone with aims similar to mine. Simon.

Hey Simon! Way to go with your weight loss and your running.

Hello Simon.

Welcome Simon. Good luck with your goals and post often.

Thanks, everyone! Tammy and JJesse, I recognise your avatars from another board, nice to see you here. I have been reading threads like crazy, absorbing the atmosphere and humour of the "natives" (it must feel like an invasion), seems like a very nice place, we will try to assimilate the local customs! Simon.