Without running... I would have never

...covered 6 miles on a cold April morning in a Wonder Woman Costume.

...learned that this boy can sprint to the finish EVERY time:

...become so willing to use a porta-john.

....become one with nature.

...approached strangers in underwear.

...gained a serious knee high sock fetish.

...reconnected with old friends.

...made so many new friends.

...had my son take an lcd tv home.

...witnessed unabashed public urination.

...felt like I conquered the world.

...been so incredibly humbled.

...learned that if I keep moving forward, no matter how hard it is and how hopeless it might seem, the road will always bring me to my most favorite and coveted place.