Newbie in training

It's been six months since my WLS, so I thought it was time for me to come visit the exercise and fitness board since this is the place that's going to help me maintain a normal BMI for life. I joined a training group for new runners Saturday to train for the Boilermaker, a 15K run that will be held in Utica, NY, in July.  The group really is wonderful for first-time runners. We walked for five minutes, ran for 1 or 2 minutes, then it was back to walking. It's a supportive, non-competitive environment.  I feel so motivated. Each night, I'm incorporating a few more minutes of running into my 30-minute walk on the treadmill. I still have about 27 pounds to go before I reach my personal weight goal. But, I'm sure the new training routine will help assure that I get there. Just wanted to say hello! Cassie