2-15-09 26.2 4:23

Buddy's Marathon

This is how it goes:

Have a crazy desire to run long distances. Doing it with a good friend makes it better. Over the last 4 months we ran 450 miles. Wake up at 4:00, nurse a baby. Get dressed and get your number on. Walk out the door at 5:30 and see a sign from Jessica cheering me on!

Pre-race jitters with Jessica and Theresa. Tom and Kelly, our support team were on bikes and ready to tackle the 26 mile course.

This is the day that you wait for and the run is actually very fun. Jessica and Theresa had a faster pace than I wanted so I dropped back at mile 10. We continued to pass one another the rest of the race.
Have a great brother in law who is willing to come jump in the race at mile 17 with me. He truly saved me on this one because miles 20-23 were a little tough for me. He was awesome and really made me stick it out!!! Tom was beside me alot which was so great but he was on a bike and not use to riding that much. Around mile 23 I looked over and asked if he was OK??!! We had alot of fun together on the race course. I finished off the last 23-26.2 pretty strong and it always feels so good to cross the finish line.

At the finish line with friends, family and one very cool medal.

Theresa, Jessica, and Buddy showered and celebrating together. What a great day. Marathons are so addicting and we are already talking about which one it next.

Thanks to Tom, my kids, and Jessica for helping me through training!

The saying goes: Running, Its Cheaper Than Therapy!