A little shout out...

I've met some many amazing people during the last few months of training. I'm grateful for all my new running buddies and I hope to write more about all of you as the months of training continue. I did want to specifically write about two people today. These two people have never met, have nothing to do with one another, and came into my life for very different reasons. Yet this week they have both really effected me.

My friend Marisa is a friend from college. She is originally from PA, went to Occidental College (in Los Angeles) with me, is an Environmental Consultant(I think that's her title), and lives in Pasadena with her husband. While most of our communication has been over the internet (specifically Gmail Chat), she has helped me tremendously. She helped me design my blog. She has also been so supportive and understanding of my frustration with my injuries. She keeps reminding me of all I've accomplished, even when all I can focus on is how far I have to go. I appreciate her support more than I can express in words. I know that many of her family members have had cancer and she will be in my thoughts on marathon day.

The other person is my friend Heidi who I met at the first timers run. I have not seen her in a few weeks. I emailed her yesterday to make sure she was ok only to find out that she was hit by a car while she was running last Tuesday night!!! She is ok. She went to the ER and did not have any broken bones. She is lucky, but it makes me wonder how many other runners are struck by cars and bikes. I know Heidi will rebound quickly from this (having personally been hit by a car before-it sucks) because she is strong and determined. I look forward to running with her soon and wish her a speedy recovery.