Mariposa,
(he he. You're as bad as Tet with all the tall tales of over the top frivolity...okay, me, too.)
Amiga, I am so proud of you. Can't even put it into words. I know how hard you've been working the past several months and I'm so thrilled for you that it paid off. To see you come across the finish, looking so strong in that wind and rain, and then get that looooong bear hug -- well, it was easily the highlight of the weekend.
You now know how to do the marathon training. You also know how far I think you can go, too.
You have the strength to do it.
Get some rest now and try to pamper yourself for a few days as best you can... you have a busy weekend ahead of you!