I'd like to say how much I appreciate all of the coaching and support we all get from Mike and each other. The year started a bit rough for me, with a brief hospital stay and a required change in my normal diet. I didn't realize it would take so long to recover from the illness and had a very rough River Bank Run as a result. Things turned around and I felt strong throughout my training this summer. I didn't expect (not did I train) to qualify for Boston. The fact that I did just goes to show how well our training programs are developed and what the support of every Rungazellian can do for someone.