"By the week before the race, I could barely walk. But I knew I was going to run the marathon and I had to finish even if I had to crawl across the finish line,” she said.

While Rogers did manage to cross the finish line, the challenge had taken its toll on her left shin. Although her typical workout schedule includes some kind of physical activity seven days a week, she is now taking some much needed time off to heal from what is likely a stress fracture to her tibia.

Rogers began running about four years ago, with a two mile walk/jog a few times a week around the east side of Lake Hefner. She lost 20 pounds in two months and was hooked.

These days, her typical running schedule is a lot farther than two

miles. In fact, she does two six-mile runs per week but says she waits for the weekend to do her long run, when she goes anywhere from 10 to 16 miles.

I run to keep my body in shape, but also for my mental well-being. If I don't get my workouts in, I can definitely start to get depressed,” she said. Rogers is also a member of the Edmond Running Club and serves as one of its board members.

I enjoy the social aspect of running and being in a group or even with one other person helps keep me accountable. If someone is meeting you for a 5 a.m. run you have to get up and be there,” she said.

I did the Draper Duathlon last July and had so much fun. I just went out to finish it, not win. I was happy to have completed it,” she said.

Rogers very rarely lets the weather force her inside. She prefers to run outdoors, even if that means running in the rain or ice. But if it's just raining or just cold, I'm outside,” she said.

She has managed to set a good example for her two children when it comes to exercise. Her 9-year-old son is involved in a number of sports, and her high-school freshman daughter is on her high-school's cross-country and track team.

I'm glad to see my daughter spending time on the cross-country and track team. She's made some really good friends and it's a good environment for her,” she said. and millions of spectators

Rogers certainly isn't letting her injuries stop her from setting future goals. I will definitely run another marathon. I have to.