"People can't understand why a (wo)man runs. They don't see any sport in it. Argue it lacks the sight and thrill of body contact. Yet, the conflict is there, more raw and challenging than any (wo)man versus (wo)man competition. For in running, it is man against himself, the cruelest of opponents.

The other runners are not the real enemies. His adversary lies within him, in his ability, with brain and heart to master himself and his emotions."

Glenn Cunningham - American runner, Olympic Games medalist

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This month marks my one-year "walkiversary".

What a difference stick-to-it has made with the help of Weight Watchers, inspiration and friendships I've made through local running groups and support from family and friends:

Progressed from slowly walking around the block, 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and culminating (in about a year) with Los Angeles Marathon 2014 (26.2 miles).

San Diego is my stomping ground as a multi-year attendee of Comic-Con held in July. A few years ago, we went to the official FINAL "Chuck" cast and creative team 'Con panel. They were handing out t-shirts to the audience commemorating the final season. I remember holding up the t-shirt and saying to my youngest, "There's no way I'm ever going to fit into this". I sported the t-shirt on my 'bod' this weekend.

The San Diego Half Marathon is a premier race that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of San Diego, while raising money to help its communities.

The San Diego Half Marathon is doing business as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with all net proceeds going towards community service projects and select charitable causes in San Diego. In addition to the funding, they hope to catalyze volunteerism as a way to help hurting communities throughout the city. The San Diego Half Marathon will also benefit additional charities by enabling runners to raise money for any or all of the select causes that are important to them.