Hi! My name is Natalie and I live in Davis. I'm a relative newbie to running and have just gotten to the point of being able to run a 5K. I'm in a Running for Women class and our new goal is a 10K. If I get really ambitious I may shoot for the Cowtown Half Marathon in October.

Greetings from Oakland! I'm aiming to be a 15 mile/week runner, and do most of it on the city streets around my house. I work in downtown SF, and sometimes get in a run over lunch hour along the waterfront. I did a couple of Bay Area races last year -- Bridge to Bridge, Run Wild (formerly known as the Run to the Far Side) -- and I'm hoping to get some more in this year. Next on deck is the Chinatown New Year's 10k, on 2/17, which is around SF's Chinatown and along the Embarcadero. If all goes well, I'm planning on doing my first half (in 15 years) at the SF Marathon in the start of August. And, Trails -- I've appeared at that courthouse! (in your avatar pic)

And, Trails -- I've appeared at that courthouse! (in your avatar pic)

We're very proud of our beautiful building here in Auburn. It is really the "symbol" of our cute little town. Glad to have all of you join!

Hey everybody! Thought I'd join the fun. Work in Oakland, live in Marin. Got started running on trails and moved to road racing a few years ago. Planning a little of both for races this year: Recently signed up for the Sequoia Trail Run 10K, in Joaquin Miller park. Would love hearing anybody's experiences with Pacific Coast Trail Runs (the organizers) or from anybody else who's running this race. If all goes well, I may try one of the other races they have going in NoCal this year too. And, like Anne, my wife and I are planning on running the SF 1/2 Marathon also. (the 1st 1/2).

Recently signed up for the Sequoia Trail Run 10K, in Joaquin Miller park. Would love hearing anybody's experiences with Pacific Coast Trail Runs (the organizers) or from anybody else who's running this race. If all goes well, I may try one of the other races they have going in NoCal this year too.

Everthing I've heard about them has been great, although i've never ran in one of their events before. Have a great time!

Greetings from the peninsula (15 miles south of SF). I'm recovering from injuries but should be running regularly again (crossing fingers).

No - this was taken last year, I think, in one of the heavier snowfalls we've had since we've lived year. Have fun at Soda Springs -snow park?.

We rented a cabin up at Serene Lakes. We just love it up there.

Talie, will you be skiing? I used to XC at Royal Gorge all the time, although we didn't stay up there much. Now the drive is just too much of a hassle with the two little ones, plus they can't do a 30k day with me, so . . . . I miss XC though.