Well, I'm back in Los Angeles and yes, I'm alive; I survived and finished the 2005 Chicago Marathon.
My finish time was dismal, to say the least, but I suppose I should feel blessed that I did complete all 26.2 miles — I hit the wall around mile 18.5 or summat. >.<
I'll post more details of my very first marathon adventure later.
p.s.,
All my toenails are still intact… YAY!