Adam, At the time I was diagnosed I was training for the Disney Marathon in January. I was diagnosed on September 28th and decided then I would do all in my power to get well enough to still give it a shot. About two weeks ago I pretty much had decided it could not happen. The plasmapheresis seemed to stop the forward progress of my MG and while I was not getting worse I was not improving either. The last two weeks things have turned positive and while I still have a ways to go to cover 26.2 miles I have every intention of being at the starting line in January and I have a great group of running friends that have offered to stay with me the whole way to support me even if I land walking most of it.

Is this foolish? It may be but I do know that I am not going to push beyond the point where I will put my life iin the balance. I have gone this distance and further in the past. It is this goal that has kept me positive and got me through the tough days when climbing a flight of stairs or even pouring a glass of juice was a challenge.

I wish you the best this weekend Adam and hope it goes well for you. I hope you will let us know how it goes.

As I approach January I have tossed out all time goals and fully realize I may ride the sweeper bus to the finish line. If I do it will be the first time I have not finished a race I started. I just can't accept not at least starting.