Hey, what's up, everyone. Mike here from Chicago burbs. Couch potato when my kids were younger. About 14 years ago I went to the gym and about died trying to run a mile on the dreadmill. Now here we are in 2026... 7 marathons, 7 half ironmans, and numerous other races under my belt. Living with Multiple Myeloma cancer for past two years. That won't stop me. Completed Chicago marathon last fall just 8 months after inpatient stem cell therapy and chemo. My message: if it doesn't challenge you, then it won’t change you. We can all do hard things! "A" races coming up: Indy marathon in Nov. Mesa marathon in Feb 2027. Contemplating a Backyard next spring Note: friend of Betty OK in this group. Yes, we will get her into open water swims in 2027!