5 more days until the marathon! Fighting a few obstacles.

Okay, cool! At least something might be working to my benefit. I'm failing apart and praying things come together soon. Thanks again!

I hope it doesn't sound disingenuous for me to be here encouraging you after all the whining I did this week. But if I've learned anything, its that the doubt and uncertainty are a normal part of this whole experience. It seems that even seasoned marathoners sometimes think: "This time, I just won't be able to do it."

I like to think that in my old life I would agree with those negative voices and say: "Yeah, you're right, I'm a loser." Now I know that I can argue with the voices, or ignore them, or even listen to them - and soldier on anyway.

Here's to us - Let's go for it!

You'll be great, just take it one little chunk at a time. Right now, you are MY inspiration!