Beth and I before the race - about to choose port-a-jons over stretching

starting gates

The fire department shows support. Two of them finished it with their suits and helmets, one with his oxygen tank.

crossing a bridge

mile 5

Kermit and Beth. Kermit finished the race.

Kermit and me

This Marine carried his pack the entire way.

nice dress

jump-roper

~70 year old ladies who made pretty decent time while yelling stuff

a couple of people were handing out beer between 22 and 23 miles

too bad I didn't think of this

mile 23

cramps starting to set in

a very long .2 miles

Iwo Jima monument at the finish line

post - race snack: 6 jr bacon cheeseburgers, frostie, and everything else Mom stocked the car with