Two degrees above freezing and a clear sky for the 2008 Toronto Marathon. I signed up for the Half Marathon and the run was ok, but for some odd reason, I didn't expect to break any records. My training went ok and I was ready to run. I ran around 100km each month to prepare for the race. At the runners expo when I picked up the race kit I stopped at a booth that promoted some magical 'all natural' something that takes all the pain away and makes you healthier, stronger and faster. People assume that a runner MUST be in pain after the race. Several posters along the race track reminded the runners that 'The Marathon Is Not Over Until The Pain Is Gone' promoting some pain killer. I did however appreciate the printed signs displayed by several people on the long uphill stretch 'A Hill Builds Character'. I always say that there is 'pain' and then there is 'good pain', I have the second and don't need anything to numb the 'good pain'. Actually, I usually feel good, a bit tired after the race but it's all gone the day after. With the Toronto Marathon over, so is my 2008 running season.

No record setting time, but I met my target of 2 hours for the 21km close enough. I finished with 2:02:00 sharp.