This is my second one. I have an injury in foot since October. So nov and dec were wasted and did not run much at all, maybe average 15 miles a week. Until Jan, I gave a last try and see if I could run this ma race in feb. I was running a 15 miler on Jan 2 but eventually finished 20. My foot didn't bother too much. But it never got better! I ran some long runs like 15, 20 miles. My foot was ok i thought but not sure. I struggled till two days before the race, I was not sure if my foot would allow me to finish the race.

The last few miles, my left foot felt numb, at times, I couldn't feel it.I kept going for a friend of mine was chasing me. I just could let him go. I'm not used to that.

I did it. Finished the race with winning a trophy and a check of $75.:)