first marathon (attempt)

There's only so few days of the year when LA's weather gets so sucky, and today during the marathon was one of those worst days.

After 18 miles in the ridiculously heavy rain and wind, I was too cold, wet and tired to continue. My torn calf didn't kill me, but the weather certainly did!

Big thanks to my friends Laura and Jeff for their living right on the route and taking me in, giving me the much needed hot shower, hot chocolate, dry clothes, snuggie, ramen and then taking me to Umami Burger!

Now I really have so much more respect for those career long distance runners, and everyone who finished today!

The other comforting part is that I've raised over $700 for the children at the LA Blind Childrens Center.