Yes, the rumors are true.

I did run a marathon this past weekend.

On April 27, 2008 - I was blessed to run an entire marathon at the 8th Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. One word that sums 99% of it would be emotional. Running and FINISHING a marathon has been a goal of mine ever since I thought about running. I never thought that I would've been able to do it after running for 10 months. Every time I got tired I would just pray and think of the verse - I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength. It was an incredible experience for me. Oh yea... and my time was 3hours41 minutes and 11 seconds. Just 12 (yes, TWELVE) seconds from qualifying for the Boston Marathon. But, thats a year away... so, I have plenty of time to improve! :-)

The picture is My coach Mike Detter and I. He jumped in with me at mile 25 and finished it with me. I don't think I could've had a better time without with help. We sprinted the last mile...it was worth it!

You can go to www.okcmarathon.com and click on "picture" and then type in my bib number 2994 to see more pictures of me! (I like the one's online better)