Yes, I'm singing for JOY! I completed the 2006 Marine Corps Marathon on 10/29/06!!! And I felt GREAT. Thank you ALL for your support!!!

On 10/30/06...The day after the marathon; I felt better than expected.

Thanx,Tiff & Chelle! People will forget what you said; People will forget what you did; People will always remember how you made them feel.~M. Angelou

OMG, what a surprise :0) I'm truly blessed to work with such supportive & fascinating colleagues. I thank each of you for your countless support!!!

My colleagues are truly remarkable, and full of extrovert characteristics. I love your creativity, positive energy & thoughtfulness!!!

My colleagues surprised me with footsteps leading to my office; filled with door decorations & gifts on my desk. MANY THANKS TO MY FJC FAMILY!!!

After the marathon, I was pleasantly surprised when I went to my office. I was almost in tears; for real...

Celebrating at my favorite spot, Stan's! Sharon, Sand, Angie, Tiff, Chelle, Kim, Jai, Chuck, Ray & the rest of the crew...Thanks!

Having a great time at Stan's! I truly appreciate you all celebrating with me, and thanks for the wonderful gifts! SO MUCH LOVE!!!

On October 29, 2006...just hours after the marathon; I was off to Stan's to celebrate my marathon victory!

Ed, my friend; you are always an inspiration. You were there from the beginning to the end, and I'm grateful...Thanks!

What an amazing feat! Congrats to all my pace group members!!! I'll miss our Sunday runs :-(

It was with pride, and such an honor to pose in front of the Iwo Jima statue...

After the marathon, my friends were waiting at the finish line. Sand, Angie, Debra, Nikki, Tiff, Chelle, Ed, & Jeff...Thanks!

At the finish line...YES!!! Incredible, I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My first marathon...26.2 miles in 6 hrs 18 mins, WHEW!

During the 26.2 mile marathon...I ran with my pace group member, Trish. We kept each other lifted for 6 hrs 18 mins. What fun we had :-) Thanx, Trish!

While waiting at the starting line...

Just minutes before the start of the marathon on 10/29/06...

My childhood friend, Rachelle from Atlanta, GA was with me at the start up area; bright & early. Thanx Tiff & Chelle for coming to town to support me!

My sister, Tiffany and I inside the DC Armory at the AIDS Marathon Training expo booth; the day before the marathon.

My sister, Tiffany and I at the DC Armory; picking up my pre-marathon packet. Thanks, Tiff for making sure I was prepared!!!

Last training run on 10/22/06. Jeff, thanks for being my #1 water volunteer until the very end! Especially for helping out with the pups :-)