Julia & Paul Child

Chicago Marathon tomorrow!

Lots to be excited about lately!

- Officially got my Japan Rail Pass for November.  Japan is getting closer!

- About to celebrate my 1 Year Anniversary with the Second City, which means I'll get health benefits!

- RUNNING THE CHICAGO MARATHON TOMORROW!

It's so funny how I just one night at a Starbucks decided to go for this big Marathon challenge after just a few weeks recuperating from the Champaign Half this past April.  I joined a great charity with Girls on the Run Chicago and sent a bunch of emails out to friends/family to help me raise $750 - so I could run the Marathon for free!  I spent the majority of my summer in Chicago working long hours at Second City, and using the rest of the time running along the lake front.  I've had those moments where I've wanted to give up at the smallest sign of pain in my joints, or even at the rising summer heat.  I've taught myself how to stay hydrated, how to eat properly for long runs, and especially how to stay positive and just keep running.  It's been a crazy ride, and now I can't NOT see myself just go for it tomorrow! 

I'm probably gonna watch the great Chicago Marathon documentary film, "Spirit of the Marathon" tonight (for the third time) to keep myself motivated.  I got to meet Jerry Meyers from the film at the expo a few days ago!

He started running at 65 and hasn't stopped.  What an inspiration!