Posted by: Executive Producer, Julie Fike

I take this space to congratulate my running partner, Melannie from Houston. Because of Ice Storm 2007, I had to cancel my plans to run 13.2 miles right beside her on Sunday. I had a marathon of my own, I was in the control booth for hours on end, bringing ya'll the latest information and great video, all the while, Melannie ran all by herself and finished just in time before it started to sleet there!

When I knew the trip was off on Friday, I left a voicemail for her to remember the "Eye of the Tiger" from the movie "Rocky." She did and finished in a very respectable time, especially for gutting it out by herself. You rock girl.

My marathon continues, especially with Ice Storm 2007 aftermath. The Eyewitness News 5 in the morning crew is working on several days in a row without a day off. Way to go guys and Melannie. I'm lucky to know such great people with big hearts.