Meredith Vieira's Favorite Today MomentsThe departing host shares her fondest memories – the Beijing Olympics! The Royal Wedding! – from the morning show

RUNNING A MARATHON

"I was blessed with not only a great job but also great coworkers. Al Roker and I bonded over training for the marathon," Vieira says. "He truly was my inspiration every step of the way. As much as I loved finally crossing the finish line, the most touching moment came when Al's son put the medal around his dad's neck...both were beaming from ear to ear."