This was #8 for me and standing right beside me is my biggest supporter!
The entire family stayed downtown so we were able to get to the start line easily.  That was a fun night in its self.   This was the first marathon that Charlene was able to be at so that was an extra bonus.   

A bigger bonus is having your daughter and sister run beside you for some of the marathon.
Charlene helped me do a complete costume change as I was not dealing with the warm clothes that I started with.  Yes, we were laughing so hard as I was getting naked behind a trailer on Congress.  
Jordan was able to run about 7 miles of the run with me and of course Tom knows the course so well that he was always there for back up.    Then I get my take me to the finish line girl, Colby.  She has ran me in the last 2 marathons.  Can not explain how much that helps you in a mental game at that point.

The weather could not have been more perfect, this training season went without any problems, but each year I seem to cross the finish line just a little slower.  I must be getting older but never the less,  I still love crossing that finish line.   I had a great run!

Thanks to Uncle Chris and Tina,  the boys were all waiting for me.  I had not had the boys at any of my marathons but thought they might really like being down there with everyone.
Yea, for Colby!

a perfect day for me.  Perfect run and surrounded by all my peoples that I love!

I hope that some of these little bodies will learn to love running like I do.
Jordan is already on her way.

Tina, thank for a group shot!
We all went and had a great brunch right after this.
I have the best supporters in the world!
 
 
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