Marathon Attempt #2 was a success!

My official time was 5:05:52, securing me 1068th place. Not bad for a guy missing part of his knee.

Now I'm really looking forward to that 5-hour drive home.

This was the scene at every aid station I ran through (except a couple didn't even have water):

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbZTI7Cw0rM&NR=1

I'm including this one just because it has Mr. Testicles:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL9wPUtUQqc&NR=1

Well the 30th (and last) "LaSalle Bank" Chicago Marathon was certainly a doozy! As those in the area know, it was hot! In the high 80s downtown and over 90 out in the suburbs. Humid and sunny too ( Read more... )

Oh blog, whyfor have I been rejecting you? I shall have many updates soon, but this one's about the run I just finished ( Read more... )

My marathon training program officially started yesterday, which means 18 weeks from Sunday, I'll be attempting to run 26 miles, 385 yards. This week, though, only 15 miles.