Basking in the joy of an incredible hike: 13 miles and 7 hours. I have new respect for that mountain every time I look at it now. I can say, "Wow! I HIKED that!" Total lost from my heaviest weight is 94 lbs., I still have a few more to go, but I'm certainly enjoying the journey, especially since my exercise regimen includes RUNNING! I took up running in February 2011, and since then, I have run the St. Patrick's 5K, the Bolder Boulder 10K, the Garden of the Gods Take 5 Miles, the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile, the American Discovery Trail Half Marathon, and the Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon. Can't wait for next year!