Thanks so much to all of you who sent me well wishes throughout this little adventure! I really appreciate all the support and encouragement.

I particularly want to thank:

Karen and Alan Crossley for indispensable advice about the Chicago-New York bike tour. I would never have taken this on without their having showed the way.

Liz Chumanov for getting me to two marathon starting lines (and two BQ finishes)

The Sabgir family for their warmth and hospitality in Columbus, OH

Daniel Kleinman and Susan Bernstein for hosting me in Boston

Bill and Lisa Lahey for hosting me in Essex, MA

Larry Loeb and Linda Silberstein for the use of their amazing apartment in Manhattan

Mo and Amber for their warmth, encouragement and amazing chocolate chip cookies in Meyersdale, PA

My amazing BFF Vicky for constant encouragement and virtual companionship throughout, especially on the phone on some of those long rails to trails days

My husband Steve for being comfortable with me shirking my household and dog parent responsibilities for a month, for the use of his sturdy panniers and for sending me vital supplies for marathon #2

My son Seth for supporting me through marathon # 1 and taking on my responsibilities in October

My older kid River for encouragement throughout

And, again, thanks so much to of you who reached out with encouragement and well wishes. Your thoughts and words made all the difference!

Planning my first ultra for Memorial Day to be followed by a bike ride from Portland to Seattle in June. Also thinking about a bike tour of Iceland and the Reykjavik marathon this summer.

Will keep you posted!