Interesting post by fellow runner kch from The Web MD on traffic fatalities and marathons
I really can’t believe how expensive running is. I thought that when I took up running, it would be a cheap alternative to any other sport that is out there. I knew shoes wouldn’t be cheap. A decent pair of shoes that you can get from a running store costs anywhere from $95 to $135! And if you’re training for a marathon, those shoes may only last 6 months at the most. If you are serious about running, it is a good idea to go to a running store to get your shoes. They can do tests to see what kind of runner you are and what shoe would work best for you. Or you can try this site from Runners World magazine. But you may have to go to the running store anyway to get those shoes. For Christmas, Diane bought me a Garmin 305 GPS. It is an awesome (and expensive!) tool to help a neophyte like myself become a better runner. My biggest problem when I run a race, is my pace. The 305 will tell you what your pace is, and many, many, many other things.
One good thing about running in the colder weather is that my MS symptoms are pretty much non existent. Running in temperatures above 70 degrees can really make me fatigued and I feel the numbness in my side and my leg much more than normal. I was looking forward to running tonight at The Irish Snug but Denver has gotten a lot of snow lately and it’s 15 degrees. The cold temps don’t bother me, it’s the 8″ of snow I would have to run through.
You need to check out this site, Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy. Funny stuff.
I’m not sure that I like marathon relays. You don’t get any of the adulation that the marathoners get, or even the half marathoners. In fact, I think your only purpose is to generate money for the event. You don’t get a medal, and I couldn’t even get a drink at the end. I ran the first leg of the Thunder Road Marathon in Charlotte which was 13.1 miles. Once I completed my leg and handed off the chip to Mike, I stood there for awhile wondering what to do. I wasn’t at the “real” finish line, so there was no fanfare or anything going on. But in spite of that, I had a great time. We as a team 
I was diagnosed with MS about 4 years ago and I am one of the lucky ones. I don't have too many problems associated with it, and the disease has actually slowed down. I took up running 3 years ago just to see if I could do it. So far I've run 3 marathons in a year and a half.