2010/09/06

Marathon Pride

My sister-in-law (me being Stephanie) turned 42 this year.  She has always led a very active life and has always wanted to run a marathon. Well this year was the year to make it happen: 42 km at 42!!!

For the past few months, she trained every day: getting up at 5.30am, rain or shine, cold or stinking hot... She was totally dedicated to the challenge. She also motivated friends and family to join in and participate in the run. Some did the 5km, others the 10km but no one brave/crazy enough to join her!

The race was this past weekend and her family and friends all went to cheer her on. It was truly emotional and very uplifting to see her finish with so much pride. To add to this challenge, she raised money for Parkinson's disease in honor of my mother-in-law. Zia - You are amazing and you have brought us much more that you can ever imagine; memorable moments of joy and little tears (good ones) that will be forever part of our family.