T Minus 8 Days

So after a week and a half of NOT running whilst in the UK, I decided to start taking pictures of others who were doing what I should have been doing.

Less than two weeks to go (eight days, I believe). I spent an hour on the phone with the airline today, making sure I could get to Vancouver. Afterward, a woman I work with, Jill, asked if I was ready to run the marathon, to which I answered, "Are you ever ready to run a marathon?" Jill, having run the Las Vegas marathon a few years ago answered, "No, not really."

I guess I am as ready as I will ever be. I am excited and nervous all at once. The volleyball tournament is Sunday, and once that is over, I will simply focus on running. Well, I will simply focus on getting my work done so that I don't stress about that while in Vancouver.

I owe a debt of thanks to everyone who has helped me through this process. I have been amazed by the love and support that has crawled out of unexpected places. I have had family members who, suddenly, pretend I don't exist. But I have had friends offer their time, blood, sweat, and tears to help this amazing cause. You are some of my favorite people, you are my inspiration, you are people who make me proud to call you friends. Thanks. I will let you know how it goes.

All my love,
Jen