My wife just finished her first marathon!

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I'm so proud of her! She turned 62 last month and has been training with the Jeff Galloway program since Aug. She ran the "26.2 with Donna Breast Cancer Awareness Marathon" yesterday in Jacksonville Beach, Fl.

It was a outstanding event. People from all over the USA as well as other countries participated. I was fortunate enough to have been involved as a volunteer with the Jeff Galloway training program here for the last 6 months and was also fortunate to work the Start/Finish at the marathon. I was there at the finish line to award my wife with her medal.

Every runner recieved a medal for completing the marathon and everyone completed it no matter how long it took. Many, like my wife, had never run a marathon before and many had never run more than a couple of miles before the training. A few of the older men and women weren't able to run the half marathon event so they walked the entire way. One gentleman I knew from the training program was in his late 60s or early 70s and about 75+ lbs overweight but he crossed the finish line and I was proud to be there and shake his hand. I knew about 150+ runners and was there for them as they finished. Got big hugs from dozens of them at one of the proudest moments in their lives.

Runners of all ages and abilities participated and were running to raise money for fighting breast cancer. It is the only marathon dedicated solely to end breast cancer. 100% of the proceeds go to breast cancer research and care. Some of the runners were survivors, some were running for those who were fighting this disease, and some were running in memory of those who are no longer with us. So much love in one place at one time - it was one of the most moving experiences I have ever had. If I could still run I would be out there running with them. For now I will participate by helping in their training program and working the event.

If any of you folks are runners (or even if you are not) consider this event next year. It's a first class run event and is expected to be one of the top marathons events in a few years. "SAVE THE TA TAs"

http://www.breastcancermarathon.com/about/index/

Cheers! and congratulations to my main squeeze.