Ncuneo,
you must stretch! You must!
Especially when you are running such long distances! Skipping it just sets you up for injury. I had an injury last year that kept me on the sidelines for 6 months -- believe me, you don't want that.
And that goes for all of you ladies and Matt, too!

I do dynamic stretching before my run and static stretches after.
And I love the phrase "snot-rocket." I might start using that in my everyday conversations, just for fun.
Wickedlady, way to go! I've only done two halves (does that count as one whole? I guess not -- they were three years apart), but they were both amazing experiences and so very gratifying.
Matt, I love the "Token Rooster" tag line.
I am officially registered for a 10K next Sunday. Can't wait! I was hoping to run it under 57 minutes but after today's run that doesn't look very likely...