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I had a wonderful experience at the Portland Marathon, which is very walker-friendly.
I walked most of the route, but decided to run the last 5 miles.
I was so fresh at the end I could have gone another 5 miles.
(I even got Volksmarching credit! Whoo-hoo!)

There's no way I could have done this 2 years ago. But because of the McDougall Lifestyle (healthy eating, healthy excerising) I was able to complete my first marathon in 6 hours 5 minutes.

Maybe next year I'll do it in 5 1/2 hours????

For those of you who never considered doing a marathon, I never considered it either until last year when I did a half-marathon just for the fun of it. I got bit by the long distance walking bug, and it's been nothing but fun (even when it rains!).

Congratulations!! My son, his wife, and my daughter have been running marathons and halfs for the last several years and I am starting to get the desire to attempt one. You give me added incentive to try.

Congratulations, Malva.

I'm 55, and I am looking at joining a running club in the next 6 months or so. Never would I have believed that I would ever even entertain the idea - running has always been tortuous. But with this lifestyle, I am discovering the jock within.

Thank you for sharing your victory with us. It encourages me tremendously!

way to go Malva. You should be proud.