13.1..

is exactly how many miles i am attempting to run on OCT 10th. later this year. i am 3 1/2 yrs out and kinda have gotten a lil stagnant. the struggle to keep the weight off has gotten a lil harder. i havent gained a lot but have been holdng steady now a lil higher than i was b4, but would like to drop maybe 5 more. this time last yr, as some of u know, i was playing football. unfortunately due to work restraints, i am unable to commit to the team like i would like to, so i decided to "retire."..  well i decided to join the gym and get back into shape and set a goal for myself. about a yr and a half someone posted a 5k challenge on here and i did. Now i would like to extend the distance making the goal much more difficult but that much more rewarding. i can't believe i am going to attempt a half marathon. i've always wanted to run one, so hopefully later this yr i will be able to say i have!!!

Can't believe you are actually doing this. i wouldn´t be able to finish half of it!!!!. I don´t wanna sound silly, but i`m so proud of you!  you have come such a long way. and u have been through a lot. so this is huge! i wish i coulda be there to support u.
u are truly an inspiration to me and to otheres who are begining this journey.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!. and those steroids are on their way!!!!! Hugh Jackman here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol.
bigger hugs!!

That is really awesome Josh!  I am sure that you will be successful with this goal, and you're right, it will be extremely rewarding.  Good Luck!

You can do it!  I did my first half marathon in Alaska last year with Team in Training....and I still haven't even had my surgery yet.  I am now a mentor and help others train for marathons and half marathons.  If you need/want any advice, support, or encouragement feel free to send me a message.

The training can be tough at times but I can promise you it will be soooo worth it in the end.

Which event are you doing if you don't mind me asking?

Very cool....I have recently started running as a means to drop these last 15 lbs (I promised my plastic surgeon i would lose b4 sept!) It's seriously tough but maybe ill be ready for 13.1 by next year :)