Chicago Marathon...the aftermath

Ok, A-Team! I finished the marathon.  Shar; I'm sorry we weren't able to see each other, but I enjoyed talking to you.  Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.  I had no issues as far as breathing or endurance or anything like that, but I will tell you I walked (when I walked which wasn't much) kind of funny for the next couple of days. 

I finished 31,215 out of 31,405.  I WAS NOT LAST!!!  :)  When I get pictures, I'll post them at my blog.

This was for  you all, A-Team.  You have been my support and encouragement for the past 18 months, and I thank you.

Ain't nothing that can stop us, Gang, if we put our minds to it.

Marcia

I am so very proud of you. Once we lost our connection on the phone, I couldn't reach you,then I had to leave. I wish I was prepared so I could have set some real tine aside to see you. You are truly an inspiration to all of us!

Shar

I had to leave not long after that...and I couldn't hear my phone from down in my purse.  Maybe there'll be another time to get together.  I really enjoyed Chicago - it's a nice town.  The buildings and the things that the town offers (operas, Broadway shows, sports) remind me of New York, but the Midwestern folks remind me more of Southerners - very nice and friendly.   Not that individual New Yorkers aren't, but I felt more at home in Chicago than I ever have in New York, if you know what I mean.  (ok, now I'm going to get in trouble with people from NYC...)

Marcia

So, where do I fit in? I am a New Yorker who transplanted to chicago.

Oh, uh...well, I said INDIVIDUAL New Yorkers were great people.  Just as a whole New York City is rather overwhelming. Besides, after a while, you start to take on characteristics of your new home...uh...

   heh, heh....

Marcia

Marcia just  finishing  a marathon a  is major accomplishment in my book . I would be so happy to be even dead last . right now I am not ready for one but someday I hope to finsih one even if i did come  in dead last
Job well done
Lisa

Marcia, that is absolutely incredible-I am SO proud of you! I hope you are, too. WOW!

I am always amazed by people who actually desire to run marathons. I have absolutely no desire to run... not around the block and definitely not in a marathon. However I greatly admire those who have the strength and determination to do this. Big kudos to you Marcia for this great accomplishment. Must have been an awesome moment when you crossed the finish line! And you weren't last that's even better!

Thanks, Lisa.  I had never had that desire either (I hate to sweat), but when I lost the weight I thought it would be a good test...as well as a goal.  Well, on to other things now.

Marcia