Ladies and Gentlemen, I was a former athlete back in the mid 80's, and I miss it.  I have begun some training for running and hiking, but not anything documented, and not anything structured... until now.  I am going to start the C25K tomorrow (only because it's dark here in Hollywood already), and see it through to fruition.  Now, I WOULD have started on something a little more advanced because I do some walking and running, etc., but I want to do things right.  I want to go BEYOND the C25K and work my way up to something really big.  I have already come a long way, and, just like most people, I need some buddies, some encouragement, and I need to share successes and failures with "friends."  This is the perfect place to do it.  I am a VERY straightforward person, and I don't sugar coat things.  I expect the same from others.  I am already down 100 lbs. since the first of the year, and have 70 more to go.  By the time I get there, I want to have some great stories and successes and 5K's and 10K's and maybe even a half marathon under my belt.  Anyone want to join me?