Red Rooster and His Chicks: WHEW!!

What a week! I could not have been with better people... in a better place then NYC last week. It was buzzing with Halloween parades, a HUGE Marathon and one of the most historical Elections ever. It was fantastic!

It was so wonderful to see you Kathy and Kristen! I already miss you a ton. Roh we talked about you often - wishing you were there with us - wondering what you are up to - and deciding we need to do a skype conversation...how would that work?

I had a good time seeing other friends to - all gatherings were brief but fulfilling. I swear I leave and people have babies, move, get pregnant, fall in love - man o man - change is good.

I have decided that the best thing to do before any vacation (at least for me) is an extreme sport...maybe I am a masochist...but I have to say I felt fully deserving of the rest of my vacation after running 26.2 miles. So Roh start training because in 2010 we need to run an Australian marathon...do they do those there? is there a beer every mile:)?!

Below are a few marathon photo highlights ...I have to say it was an absolutely amazing experience - I think I had a smile on my face the entire time...I really honestly am surprised I was able to do it. I believe I now have a new found confidence in myself - it really hit something in me! I will say...I am proud. Oh I will say in addition to the photo's below Brightroom got a few goodies during the race...http://www.brightroom.com/estf.asp?EVENTID=34924&PWD=&BIB=47516 (you might have to cut and past it into your browser to get to them).

Here are more:

coming into 8 mile pit stop #1