The marathon is complete!  26.2 miles.  7 hrs 57 minutes and 11 seconds.  3,313.1 calories burned.  49,304 steps.  2:55 A.M. - 10:53 A.M.  August 4, 2012.  Hot and muggy.  19 skunk encounters, 0 sprays!

Special Thanks to Alicia, Emma, Claire & Johnny for being my inspiration!  Special thanks to my brother Jack for walking and enduring the entire marathon with me.  Special thanks to my sister Kathy for enduring the second half with me and to my niece Alli for enduring a good portion of the second half.

I am glad it is done and told Alicia afterward that I am done with marathons.  But maybe will attempt another one in cooler weather at some point in the future.

At the end it was so wonderful to see Alicia and the kids with the signs encouraging me to finish.  Alicia was kind enough to bring us route 44 diet Dr. Peppers at the finish line.  She also took care of me with epsom salt soaks for my feet and Advil for my sore legs.

To think of where I was 18 months ago to where I am now is truly amazing.  We pray for miracles and this has been miraculous.  My journey will continue, my walking will continue and God will continue to work wonders!  The marathon is not an ending, it is just a step on the journey.

I would love to hear from others as they begin or continue their journeys!