Update

Well it's been a long time but I have a few announcements to make:

1. I have decided to run in the San Diego Marathon June 1, 2008
2. I will continue to run to raise funds for diabetes research and a cure for Breast Cancer
3. I am adding Pancreatic Cancer to my list of charities I will run

I hope you will join me in my efforts.

Happy Holidays to all.

Success

What a wonderful race - my official time was 5:21 which I understand was better than Katie Holmes and a personal best for me- I also ran the entire race without stopping - no walking - no breaks 26.2 miles straight

I would like to thank everyone who donated and all my sponsors - your support was wonderful and greatly appreciated

I also want to thank my family - can't tell you what it meant to me to see you during the race

I have also decided to keep my blog going and use it as tool to help others with diabetes take better care of themselves - although I have never considered myself a patient advocate there are issues that need to be addressed - I am particularly interested in improving patient education for people with diabetes and their families

Finally I have decided to run more marathons and keep raising money for diabetes research - hopefully I will inspire others to join me and we can become a force for diabetes

In the next few days I will be posting some pictures from the run - until then Thanks to all your support is appreciated

Fast forward 24 hours and it will all be over expected for the post race carb load. No matter how many marathons I have run it always amazes me that all the hard work comes to a head.

As everyone knows tomorrow is not just a special day for me it's a truly special day for Debbie and I as we will be celebrating our 23 wedding anniversary.

For Sam and Dan it will be there 22nd birthday.

It's difficult to express in words how important my family is and what they done to help me reach my goal. Special thanks has to go to my amazing wife who has put up with me for 23 years. Deb has never doubted me and has been behind me every step of the way. I know there will come a point during the race when I will need some extra inspiration and my thoughts will turn to Deb and I will have no problem finding what I need.

I also want to thank all my sponsors and everyone who has donated. You have restored my faith in the true goodness of people.

Well that's it and the next time you hear from me it will all over - thanks to everyone