Team Eady TIME!: Team in Training trip to San Francisco!!

I dont think I can even begin to describe my Team in Training (TNT) expereince! It was such an inspirational time in my life! I met the most amazing people throughout my journey and became especially close with 3 ladies that I know I will remain friends with forever! For those of you that dont know about TNT and what it is...let me explain:
Team in Training is a non-profit organization that raises funds to help fund the research to stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma.
I had to raise $3,500 to particiapate in the Nike Women's San Francisco full marathon on October 17, 2010. It was not easy to raise the funds in this economy, but I did it with the help of a lot of wonderful people! I trained with a team of 60 other Alabamians that were part of the TNT Gulf Coast Chapter. We got up VERY EARLY every Saturday to do our long runs and during the week I ran with my girls in Daphne (who also played a HUGE part in my training and encouragement)! Terry was by far my biggest supporter and helped me each step of the way. There were times I didn't think I could do it because of the training schedule and commitment! With having 3 kids and owning a business, training and fundraising can become very stressful. He really stepped up and did everything he could to help ensure my success!! We flew out to San Fran a few days before the marathon, TNT had several activities planned for us to attend! The first was the pre-race pasta party and inspiration dinner. I can honestly say I have NEVER been soooo INSPIRED in my life!! It was so humbling and gratifing to know that I had made a difference!! Then Terry and I did the Alctrez tour (which I LOVED) and got to enjoy the city! After the race (I'll explain that in a min.) TNT had a Post-race dinner party which was so much fun...we had a great time!! The next day Terry and I did a limo bus tour of a few winery's in Napa Valley and we had a great time and met some great Canadaians!! Overall our trip was an awesome experience! One that I will remember forever!! Now about the race....
During my TNT journey I met 3 girls; Kim, Mary Kendal and Kimee that I made a very close bond with. We decided to stay together through the marathon and thats exaclty what we did! We started the marathon holding hands and we crossed the finish line holding hands! Our time was not great, 5 hours 31 mins. but we had a great time even though it was HILLY, FREEZING and RAINING almost the entire 26.2 miles! It didn't matter...we had each other and we knew we could do it....all for a GREAT cause. These girls were so inspirational and we all really formed a very tight bond during our journey! Thanks girls ;)

This picuture is us right after we crossed the finish line!! We were all FREEZING, soaking wet, cold and crying!! Love this one!!