Wow, that's quite a running resume Pat! I'm part of a training team, and Bart Yasso came to our pre-race pasta party on Thursday night. He talked about always wanting to run Comrades and finally doing so recently (last year I think). Since that's an ultra-marathon (54 miles, or was it 56?), that's way out of my league (for now ).

Thanks for all of the support. I'll let everyone know how I do tomorrow. I'd still like to think that there may be a runners DO to put together. South Africa sounds great to me, but we may need to start with something shorter (distance to run, not to travel) .