Marathon Complete

Done! Done, Done, Done Done, So Done!!! This my third and probably final Marathon was run on a brilliant day in DC. The weather was perfect, clear skies, light breeze, cool temps. Only problem the weather was so good everyone seemed to get dehydrated. It was without a doubt the hardest race I've run. By mile 12 I began to feel my legs, shuldn't have, by mile 18 I was in pain, by mile 23 I was in extreme pain which despite prior claims to the contrary was not extremely good. Nonetheless demonstrating again the triumph of Determination over intelligence I completed the race in 4:23 a mere two hours behind the winner! I'll catch him next year, wait didn't I just say there wasn't going to be a next year.
I also managed to make some really cool new friends, so I do wind up owing a debt of thanks to my bud, Pepe who chose the weekend I was to stay with him to elope and called me late the night I was to leave to tell me... However Rob and Kristen were champs and tolerated me not sleeping at all on Saturday, Up at 0530 on Sunday and then limping around the house all Sunday afternoon. Also champs were their two lovely daughters who were Sophies age and should they ever meet would be great friends. Heres to hoping someday they will. You guys are always welcome in Chapel Hill