Lyssa,

Is 1000 words too long for an opinion piece?

Hello, Lyssa! I am looking forward to meeting you in person. Let me know when you have time to get together. Take care. :)

Thanks for the advice! I've run two 5k's thus far in my life, so this will be quite the upgrade on mileage! I ran 10 miles last weekend and that nearly wiped me out!

First half marathon in May? I finished one and only one marathon years ago, a week after I turned 51. You've probably received lots of advice but I'll add...
Don't start out too fast. Don't quit.
Oh, and have a good time!