And so... Yesterday, I completed the 30K in 4 hours and 30 minutes. The run was from Kapiolani Park out to Kuliouou Park and back. Walked the last 4 miles because my feet were sore. Good thing was that I ran 8 miles straight, no stopping. At that time, I made it in 1 hour and about 2 minutes. Not too shabby... And I don't even like to run!!! ACK!!!

I do have to thank so many people for all their love and support throughtout this whole experience - and I haven't even gotten to the actual MARATHON yet! I feel so blessed -

God - for giving me FEET and a healthy body. Thank you for being there for me whenever I felt like I couldn't do it.

My daughter Chrislyn - for the beautiful running music she put on my iShuffle. I wouldn't have been so motivated to run without it!! Thank you my little love!!!

My running partner Deana - although I thought that you were crazy, I'm glad I'm running this with you. You do help motivate me! I still think you're crazy... but that's just me. :P

My Mom - I thought of you when I started the run, when I made my 8 mile, and when I saw the finish line, I thanked you. Thank you MOM for being my guardian angel and watching over me. I miss you so much! Love you always...

Diane & Kimo - Hardass Fitness - even for just that ONE day (so far) what a difference CrossFit with you guys can be! Thank you for taking me back again and helping me be more confident!

And of course, my Sister - I love you! Thank you for support! I know I can always count on you. Even through the good & bad, we are always sisters for life.

To all my friends and family - thank you for your confidence, support and belief that I could do this.

Next up - Honolulu Marathon!!