I DID IT!

I finished the Honolulu Marathon.  It was much hotter than I thought it would be (85 with 90% humidity) and I came in slower than I wanted but I did it.  I came out of there thinking "that was the most miserable $&#**&@-ing experience of my life but guess what?  I'm doing it again.  I'm going to run the Los Angeles Marathon in March, also for AIDS Project Los Angeles.  The experience was so worthwhile and I met so many wonderful people along the way that when they asked me to join them in LA I couldn't say no.  (Plus my friend Michael made an executive decision that I was running with him and his partner so I really had no choice).  I really believe in the work that APLA does and I'm very happy I have found a way to help out.  So it's on to the LA Marathon.


By the way, thanks to my friends and family the final total I raised for APLA for the Honolulu Marathon was $8,495.19.  As a returning Marathoner, I only have to raise $500 for LA but of course I hope to raise more (although I fear I may have exhausted my resources) so if you know of anyone who is interested in contributing, please direct them to my new APLA Marathon Fundraising site. 


I took a lot of pictures and video from Hawaii and the Marathon which I will post later after I get back from my holiday trip to New York but for now, here's a picture of me crossing the finish line.

Thanks for reading and may you all have a joyous and healthy New Year.