Inspired by Etty's post

Etty, your last post is just BRILLIANT! It is so inspiring and your last paragraph in particular reminds me again what the effort is all about! I am printing it out and keeping it with me to read again, and again, and again. I am so proud that my nieces and nephews were out there, cheering on those elite and not-so-elite athletes! I love the photo of the three kiddos reaching out to 'high-five'. I may put a copy of that somewhere too, for now it's on my screensaver. You are renewing my Boston dream all over again. 

But I must have patience yet to see how my first marathon goes. 'Cos you know, to get into Boston I would most likely have do a marathon other than Cork ... I just wouldn't be fast enough this time round. Jeepers ... hmmm.

Thanks to Thomas (Vienna marathoner) for his good wishes. I shall certainly consider looking for a pacer.

Thanks to Rhetorician too for her continued enthusiasm for running. It's great. And I agree, I enjoy running and sometimes find the 'technical' side a bit overwhelming.

That said, I have yet to run today, if I will get there at all. It's ok. I'm at peace with it. It's a decision I had to make in order to do a whole load of other things. Some days you just have to let it go. I will run this evening, if I can. I have the gear in the car. If not, I will do an 8-miler tomorrow and maybe 5 on Friday.

I visited my friend in Cappagh hospital last evening. He was proud to tell me that the corridor is 140 crutch steps long and so many feet ... he is a Scientist! I smiled to myself. As I say, we are all battling our own distances!

Keep well Etty! I know you are weary! I hope the Remicade eases that chest soon. Out of interest, did your new doctor mention any advances in treatment or cure for Sarcoidosis?