… The half marathon and marathon training program starts May 15th, 2012.  Every week I organize a group run, and the destination rotates among these parks: Upper Tampa Bay Trail, Bayshore, Trout Creek, Clearwater Bridges, and Flatwoods Park. Once a month I designate a race as that month's club race event. This doesn't mean the club has any role in putting on the event, but rather it simply assures members that many club members will be doing the race. We take a group photo before the race, and I p …

I will list groups runs that I actively participate in or know others that do, and if you want to share with our members other group runs you know about, please do so. I may coordinate some group runs, depending on active interest, but otherwise feel free to join me out there with other runners. The idea is to have a central source for groups runs in the area and hopefully you'll find one or more that works for you. If you coordinate a group run or want to start one, let me know and I'd be happy …

… I am a certifed personal trainer, and have helped others get ready for 5k's, half-marathons, marathons and triathlons. I am by no means an expert, but I can offer you support and encouragement along the way. Groups forming now for all levels, from beginner to beginner/intermediate.  I look forward to meeting and training with you. See ya on the beach!!!

This meetup is to provide runners in the Tampa area with a place to meet others, find running running partners to train with and to enhance their running experience - thru shared runs, learning and social interaction.  No need for "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" anymore!  All distances and speeds are welcome. We have a variety of runners from the casual, recreational runner, to speedy 5Kers, marathoners and ultra-marathoners. The group has some regular weekly runs, but we are planni …