Holiday Half Marathon was supposed to be the last one (#14) for 2013.

I had entertained Operation Jack last year, but didn't think I'd be ready. My training has shifted to be in optimal condition for LA Marathon 2014. Operation Jack appealed to me because it isn't a big race and receives a lot of local runner community support.

The Operation Jack Autism Foundation serves to benefit autism-related charities nationwide.

For real, this is the last one (#15) for me until January 2014. It's been a fun ride. Thanks for all the smiles, high five's and inspirational FaceBook posts.

"Racing is pain, and that's why you do it, to challenge yourself and the limits of your physical and mental barriers. You don't experience that in an armchair watching television."

-Mark Allen, 6-Time Hawaii Ironman World Champion