Twenty-three miles later, and I’m still upright. 
Seriously, that was the longest I’ve run, other than the marathon itself back in May, so it feels good to know it wasn’t a fluke: my legs really can go that long and that far. Probably could have gone another three miles today without issue, though I was glad to stop. And it did rain, and I was still sick, so…awesome. 
Had the weather web site not LIED to me and told me it was “cloudy,” and had the rain been more than a drizzly sprinkle at 4 AM, so that I could have heard it and been aware of it before I stepped out the door, I might have slathered on some Butt’r (the shop didn’t have Body Glide back when I was purchasing, and I haven’t had any issues at all using the Butt’r instead), but as it stands, I have chafing on top of chafing.
Four more weeks.
Because he is sweet, Eric ordered me a pair of Optic Nerve photomatic sunglasses. 
I’m not even the member of this family whose birthday is next week…but he’ll have to wait until then to see what we got him. (Not that he hasn’t been trying to guess, but he wouldn’t be Eric if he did anything else! )
I’m doing this race as my first 50K/ultra in July 2012. I’m so tardy to the party but...
Great job Carrie!
23 miles. Wow. Since I couldn’t find contact info for you I am commenting here. Carrie….wow. You have no idea how you have inspired me. I started reading you SOOOOO long ago and was faithful. Every day. And then the running started. I was impressed. Even a bit jealous. I am not overweight, but looks can be deceiving and I know that looking healthy doesn’t always mean one is healthy. I started skipping your running posts. I couldn’t relate.
And then I started the C25K program….because you had and it worked for you so well. I thought, “why not…what’s the worst that can happen?” I am now looking forward to training and maybe someday participating in a 5k myself. I think my husband (a hardcore bodybuilder) would fall over if I did. But if I do, I will proudly give you some of the credit.
You inspired me. Thank you.