The 2008 Los Angeles Marathon

Today I volunteered at The Los Angeles Marathon. It is one of my favorites things to do and I do it every year. Why? Because I am always moved by watching 25,000 people of all ages, ethnicity's, shapes, sizes and capabilities achieve their goal of running 26.2 miles, often in spite of unbelievable challenges. Today, I saw a blind man run 26.2 miles in 2 hrs. 58 min. Today, I saw men and woman in wheel chairs push themselves 26.2 miles over a hilly course. Today, I saw thousands of people do something most people will never do. That is, to set a worthy goal and dedicate themselves to achieving it no matter how difficult it may be. After seeing what I saw today, I can't help but believe in the power of the human spirit to overcome great challenges. I can't help but believe we can do anything we set our minds to doing. I can't help but believe I can accomplish my goal on June 22. When I get tired and sore and want to stop, I will think of the people I saw today. Inspiring, wonderful, amazing people!