Over the next few weeks Flotrack will present the stories of athletes of on their way to Houston full of "martathon steam."  This is the biggest race the majority of competitors will ever participate in.  

Then there is the other side of running.  Injuries slow runners down, and they are especially brutal on those who have qualified for the trials.  Former Washington Husky Jake Schmitt tells his tale of frustration and the unexpected rewards and support he has encountered along the way.

Swim Suits, and Alter-Gs, and Elliptigos... Oh my!