I was running injured (ongoing back problems, not conditioned for the marathon). Since I was a charity runner for the American Cancer Society (in memory of my dad, who succumbed to Leukemia when he was 45), I felt obligated to at least run part of the race. My coach told me to pull out at the Sears Tower (mile 13) if I wasn't feeling great b/c it was the shortest walk back to the race grounds. Ironically, the race was called off 15 minutes after I stopped!

Thanks, Marty :)

I've paid my $110 registration fee, intent on revenge! The race is in October. My back problems continue to dog me so I'm working on a modified training plan which will enable me to cross the finish line. Wish me luck for a relatively pain-free summer of marathon training!!

Thanks, Scruff. You can bet I'll carry my camera with me again to document my comeback! :)