Although far from my best time (I think it is my worst!), I am happy to have finished the 8k (4.8 mile) run through downtown Chicago yesterday with Doug. We have done this race for many years, but it has taken on greater significance since it was the weekend after my "all clear" report from the oncologist last year, so now it represents defeating cancer.
I was worried I wouldn't even finish this year because I haven't been working out as hard and training as well as I had in the past and I have been exhausted by running four or fewer miles since I resumed running in the nice weather we've had. Doug was a great coach who sacrificed his own speed and time to stay with me and keep me on pace and focused. For the second year in a row, we crossed the finish line together holding hands up high.
