Since 2007 running has been a greatly influential part of my life. I started to run with my dad when he was trying to lose weight. We did a local five mile race together and have been addicted ever since. Ten races later I found myself at the starting line of my first marathon. It took me just over five hours to complete and let me just say that it was the most grueling thing my body has have been through... and I can't wait to do it again. The video below is a gift from my little sister. She captured some of the most intense parts the marathon. Before you hit play be sure to grab a box of tissues.