hi. just ran a marathon last weekend on behalf of national eating disorder association, unbelievably harrowing and beautiful and moving and surreal experience. i was blown away on many levels, not the least of which being that at around mile 20, even though it was clear I could NOT keep going, i did. i have to bow down to the human capacity to perseverance...and for me, ALWAYS easier to do that with a star of bethlehem to keep my eye on and i soldier on. this cause fueling this run is beautiful. and i love edward and shauna. halfway through the marathon last weekend i though “oh, i’ll have to tell shauna and edward that i can’t do it. it won’t be a big deal. they’ll forgive me.” then, mere seconds after i crossed the finish line, someone came up to me and said “will you do it again?” (body’s still warm!! eyes still glazed! i hadn’t even broken down and cried yet!!) and i found these words coming out of my mouth: “yes, november first.” and that was it. i was and am committed. for the maasai conservation wilderness trust. for edward. for shauna. for myself. and for the collective idea of tenacity, perseverance and loving/prevailing in the face of fear and pain. yay, can’t wait. jumping in last minute, please contribute whatever you feel called to...super grateful. love alanis.