Marathons are so easy even a caveman can do it

There were several runners in costumes and I happened to be near the caveman after the race. I had passed him about mile 21 or so. The back of his shirt (shirt?) had a sign "So easy even a caveman can do it".

Peter

Two finishers

Lisa finished in under 4 hours! I am so proud of her. It is her third marathon.

Peter

Aspen, the youngest marathon finisher (she's 2)

she was zooming around with the medal around her neck, running away from her parents and then back to them and then away again with the best smile on her face. A joy to see.

Peter

Show girls at the finish line

It helps with motivation I suppose

When I first saw her next to the photographer, I thought I had happened upon her after having her picture taken, and that she had RUN THE RACE IN COSTUME! So I was tired, ok? And they asked if I wanted my picture taken with her and I thought "I don't really want my picture taken with another runner, even in that get up". Although I was wondering how she managed that head piece in the winds.

Duh!

Two minutes later I see a half-dozen of them in assorted colors walking towards the photograph station and it hits me. "Oh, they are part of the show."

Peter

5:28:41 by my watch

The reverse view of the finish line - a better view of the time clock then when I am moving towards it. Got to avoid the photographer sitting on the ground.

Peter

The finish line!

Approaching the finish line! Hear the roar of the crowd!

Hear the announcer say "another runner with a camera taking pictures of the finish line". Feel slightly silly.

Peter

Just around the next turn

That's what they all say. Mile 2 or mile 22, it's just around the next turn.

Peter