Chicago Marathon 2011

A great day, with a wonderful return home. The run was superb, and hot at the end. I ran through the beautiful city of Chicago, including 18 red light intersections with police officers watching! Sweat, pain, highs, lows, gatoraide, breathing, gazing, packs of people who have worked just as hard as me to get to today. 1.5 million spectators with signs and love and cheer and energy for us running low. It was a positive day with a beautiful finish that cannot be described other than dreamlike. While my bones and muscles heal, I sit, surrounded by my family, content with an accomplishment that will last the rest of my life. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. I could not have done this without you.