A year ago I would have never imagined that I would be doing my first ultra marathon and especially alongside such amazing people. In 2013 I have stepped so far out of my comfort zone it truly amazes me. I have started and left jobs, went back to school, ran my first marathon, did a half ironman, joined HRR, then stumbled upon one of the greatest groups ever DWEP and began being coached by Dennis, and finally taking a stab at my first ultra marathon! Not everything has gone smoothly this year...actually most things haven't but it has been by far one of the most rewarding years of my life. No matter what happens tomorrow I know I am going out there and giving it my best shot! Dennis told me not to race it and to go a nice easy pace, I am not going out there to kill it; I just want to run this race and recover so I can continue training for my main goal of PR'ing for the Shamrock Marathon in March. I am so excited!! :)