I am pondering how it is physically possible for someone to run a marathon.  I am wondering how you can even walk that far when it is 90 degrees outside.

I would like to give a little shout out and congrats post to my sister in law, Kelly.  She completed the Boston Marathon today in 4 hours and 30 minutes.  This is something that I would never be able to do in a million years.  Running and I aren't friends.  She is an inspiration though- bc if I remember correctly, running wasn't exactly her friend when she first started either.

10 years ago, almost to the day, Kelly's father died of a stroke.  Three days before that, my brothers mother, (we are a yours, mine, and ours family) died from a massive heart attack. April 15th and April 18th - one tragic week for a family, especially a family expecting a second baby.  Through much heart ache, tears, and strife- the family made it through to brighter days and happier smiles.  My philosophy in life is yes, it hurts, yes, it is okay to cry because of the loss- but they would want us to remember the happy times.  They want us to remember them when they were- when they were here with us, laughing with us.  I digress.. 6 years ago Kelly started running.  The beginning of her journey was when she received a post card in the mail that simply said, "Train to End Stroke."  Was it coincidence to get this card? Was it fate?  Was it a postcard from heaven?  Truly touched and immediately reminded of her father- Kelly decided to find out what this whole "Train to" thing was about.  She put on her running shoes- and had at it.  Her first marathon was in Hawaii.  She ran it in 5 hours and 17 minutes.  She raised $7,000 to 'end stroke.' She hasn't taken her running shoes off since.

She has run in 14 full marathons and 2 ultra marathons.  She qualified for the Boston Marathon which landed smack dab in the middle of the anniversary of losing her Mother In Law and her Father.  She has coined the Boston Marathon as the "Superbowl for Runners"- and she did it.  She kicked complete butt today.  God Bless her.  She is an inspiration to many and doesn't even know it.  Because of her I signed my, "I hate Running" ass up for a 5k in June.  This is nothing like a full marathon at all- it's just over 3 measly miles- but it is a start. I walk at least 4 miles a day- I think if I get my butt in gear, it should be a fun challenge.

Huzzah for my sister! Congrats, Sis!  You totally rock!