Run for an hour and then two more. Run run and then run some more.

Becky Running to good old 78

Dead Raccoon. I reassure you, it was a raccoon. 

Jackie and Becky, In it to win it.

Mama's got a big old butt.

Saucon Park in Hellertown. Our halfway point

The Sands Casino, where we thought about letting a big rig run us over so we could stop running. 

Today, I was supposed to meet my best gal Becky to run 14 miles. Well, keeping with my new pattern, I woke up this morning around 6:30 and the last thing I wanted to do was run, and by run I mean run 14 miles. 14 miles. It pains me to even say the number 14 with miles behind it. Against my better judgement, I went to her house and we ran. We ran for about an hour, and then two more. We ran and then ran some more. Now normally, I would need a plethora of music to make it out on the streets, but today, we talked and it was so nice to be in the company of a good friend. While talking in our white trash hill billy voice we ran the streets of Bethlehem for what seemed like forever. We talked about the marathon and how it would be the single most difficult thing we have ever done. While we ran, I thought back to the beginning of this journey. When I started running, 3 miles was my goal and a 5K was the challenge. Today, as I ran 14 miles, I thought about all the running I did this summer and fall. How it felt the first time I ran 5 miles, then 8 then a half marathon. Running is a gift. Anyone can do it, but it is what you make it. I've been blessed to have the opportunity to run with my close family members, and friends. Its brought me to a new level of accomplishment and given me happiness during times that I really needed it. As the next few weeks approach, I am filled with excitement for the race, hope for the finish and thankfulness for all those who continue to believe in me. It means the world. Next weekend were going for 18. I will continue to blog about my running journey up until the big race. The next few weeks, my focus is on enjoying the process. 


** my brother Tyler just informed me that he got a fortune cookie today that said, "Dont give up until you reach the finish line" coincidence? I think not. Its a sign!**