Running a marathon

For the last two years I have run a marathon in the fall. My first marathon was 6 years ago, running in the Portland Marathon. I ran it again in 2012. This year my sister and I decided to run in the City of Trees Marathon in Boise, Idaho. Kevin didn't make it to Boise but I ran and enjoyed the race. I also ran a personal best. This is the shirt I ran in. 

For me finishing is always my goal but I train for a time and didn't quite make my planned time but still did well. It takes about 4 months of training to get up to the distance to run without totally hurting at the end of the race. I have the added advantage of a great support crew while I run. My wife, Diane, brings me sandwiches at mile 9 and mile 18. This gives me a great boost and keeps my morale up. About 200 people ran in the race with 19 in my age class. This is me at the finish.

Finish area where the chocolate milk and chili was served. 

At 58, I don't know how many more marathons I will run but will keep it up as long as I enjoy it.