Disney 2010 Marathon Weekend

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of participating in the Disney Marathons through Distance 4 Dreams, a group on UD's campus that raises money to send a child with a life threatening illness and his or her family to Disney World.

If you would have told me three years ago that I would be able to run 13, 26 or 39 miles in one weekend, I would tell you that you were crazy. Having a group to run with, and a cause to run for makes it all a breeze, and I cannot think of any better reason to be in Florida in January.

This year, my mom and grandma were able to come down to see the races; this is a picture from after the full marathon with both of them. I was really happy to have them down there with me, and sorry that my dad couldn't make it. 2011, Dad?

...and yes, I ran all 39.3 miles in the over sized orange hat. The random cheerers really helped get me through!

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