Here's the profound revelation that came to me during my 6 mile run today...I need new shoes! Anyone have any suggestions on good long-distance running shoes?

Whenever your pinky toes start poking out through the sides of your shoes, it's a sure sign of needing new footwear...or a pedicure.

Ran my 6 miles in 1 hour and 1 minute this morning (not sure if that's a good pace or not!?). The MOMENT of PUSH came just before the 5 mile marker on a long uphill climb with the sun positioned right in my face. What kept me going was the fact that 5 different people (families) have pledged $130 so far...that's motivation!!! As I ran I thought about the motivation that will propel us on marathon day if we've reached our pledge goal of $10,000...THAT will keep me going when the MOMENT of PUSH comes during the marathon...and then comes again and again and again.