Over the winter I have been training for my very first half marathon (13.1 miles), which I am running April 28 in Louisville, Ky., as part of the Kentucky Derby Festival. I’m really excited and have gone through many miles of tough hills and lots of sweat, but I’m ready for it. Of course, my accomplishment of 13.1 miles can only be eclipsed by the runners in the London Marathon (26.2 miles), which will be run this weekend, April 22, in England.

Horse & Hound posted an article about some marathoners running in the event for a cause we can all relate to–horses