Yes, my running has brought me to tears! But in a very good way. Saturday we did our first 20 mile run...ugghh! It was hard, I wont lie, but it was worth it. When I finally turned into our cul-de-sac I had tears in my eyes- I NEVER thought I would ever be running 20 miles at one time. Hitting that milestone made me feel really good about the marathon. As Keith would say "running 20 miles is no joke". We stopped a couple of times for bathroom breaks and once for about 30 seconds to stretch. Up until about 15 miles it was all pretty good, but once we hit 15 my legs started to feel like dead weight. At that point it's just a matter of keeping them moving and telling myself that it isn't going to kill me. Amazingly, we had a little kick with about a half mile left. Despite the discomfort of running that we actually felt really good the next day. Of course, it helped to hit the mall that night and go into Brookstone to sit in their massaging chair which had feet rollers. I think I had the salesperson convinced I was buying it! I did a pretty fast, for me, 5 miles 2 days later. Today is being split into 2 runs....5 miles and then a 6 miler later. I can't fit a whole 11 mile run in unless we do it all in the dark...did that last week with a 10 miler and it was horrible!!!! And we'll do another 20 this week-end. 41 miles for the week....I'm pleased with that. We have not killed ourselves, but have gotten in the runs we need to...so far. It gives me a lot of confidence in thinking about Disney. I no longer think "I wonder if I can...". I now think "I know I can...". Marathon training is about so much more than just running....have I said that before.....even more so it's about determination, perseverance and a lot of hard work. But it is so great to get to a point where I enjoy the act of running- it just feels good.

Much to be thankful for this year...family, friends and the ability to move my body the way it was intended...and to enjoy doing it! Happy Thanksgiving!