Queenlyd: My Hero

My great friend, Lydia, credits me with getting her interested in running. Apparently, sometime back in our freshman year of college, we went to the gym together and I inspired her by running on the treadmill.

I've told her this already, but I sincerely do not remember this motivational incident of which she speaks. But, hey, I'll take the credit if she wants to give it.

Especially now that she has successfully completed the 2008 New York City Marathon!!! Wow, the unbelievable dedication, motivation, endurance, and, well, insanity, to train and then complete this feat is truly amazing.

So, Lydia is now officially my hero! (note to Lyd: this does not mean I will be running a marathon with you in the near, possibly ever, future)

Here are some photos of the champ:

Lydia waving hello as she approaches me along the sidelines at 5th Avenue and 90th Street. Isn't she cute as a button??

Off she goes to finish the final 2.5 miles!!

Here we are celebrating after her momentous finish! (With a sign made by yours truly).

I'm so proud of you, LYDIA!!!!