Forget a bikini, I can run a half marathon!!!!

Hey all my Marathon mates!
I am going to have to make this short because I read Donna's blog and felt compelled to write, so that took a good while of my available blog time.
After showing off my battle scars at work today, I realize that I am really enjoying being the only one brave enough in my workplace to tackle a marathon. I know that I should be a humble person and that I have my flaws and weaknesses too, but I love saying, "Oh, i just ran 11 miles yesterday." Or rather, I just love the looks on their faces. Forget being able to wear a bikini, THIS is so much more empowering to me. The girl in the bikini may look better than me, but if there was a bear chasing us, I'm quite confident I could endure a lot longer than her. All I'd have to do is pace beside her until her long and toneless legs start to give and then just out run her. Remember, you don't have to be faster than the bear to win!
Oh, I forgot to mention that I did weights for the upper body this morning. It's so nice to have your own home gym. Granted, I can't really fit anything else into my bedroom, but who need furniture when you can run half a marathon?
Anyway, this weekend was one of mental preparation. I have decided to revise my eating and workout regimen. Adding another day of running, shifting leg workouts for more healing time and making the conscience effort to focus on which foods affect me positively. I wish I could say the cookies and chocolates affect me positively, but we're talking physically not emotionally. (But this doesn't affect any Ya-Ya Sisterhood-type-get-togethers that involve good food, good friends and good fun, ladies...call me when you've figured out where and when...wink,wink.)
Last call has just sounded. I must go. Donna, you're in my prayers for a rejuvenation. May the force be with you.
I must say, I am a little overwhelmed at how many of you thought I should write a book. I felt an anxiety attack starting. No, really, I am grateful and appreciative. If you have any ideas, besides Matt, who already put in his bid for designer, let me know. I've got the rest of the year to accumulate data. Run on ye merry joggers!!