I went down to see the Baltimore Marathon and watch Keith cross the finish line - he had the Kenyans worried. The day couldn't have been nicer so that was a step up from the Chicago marathon where people were dropping like flies.
This was the 2nd time I have watched a marathon (I'm too lame to run one). Keith's right, it is amazing what a festival of shapes, sizes, and adverts. Keith mentioned a few of his competitors but he was probably too busy to take photos. I got some good shots of Keith's fellow runners and a some not so good shots of Keith. However, if you look in the photo where he's sitting down, you'll see his new Baltimore Bling - the full marathon medallion.
Keith says the juggler jugged the whole way. The lighthouse was about 6' tall and wooden - he also ran the whole way. Apparently, there was a guy skipping rope, but he didn't pass the finish line so he must have skipped his way out of the marathon. It was great fun to watch and a hell of an accomplishment. Way to go Keith! Rumor has it you'll be running as a Budweiser Can next year.
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Great pictures to add to the commentary! Maybe we should all vote on what Keith wears next year. I'm more inclined to the hood with antlers route myself. Or, he could go the opposite way and come out here and run the Bay to Breakers.
I understand the Bay to Breakers has even more weird participants than lighthouses, beer cans and jugglers. My friend Mary, who ran 15 marathons in her younger days, says, "What do they think this is, fun?"
Thanks Missy for the marathon coverage, your pics are great. If I run another marathon, and thats not likely, I would only like to be able to say I am some faster than a couple of beer cans. I take some small comfort knowing I managed to beat the lighthouse but just barely. Mom your friend ran 15 marathons! that is some carreer.I can't imagine the miles and the dedication there, she is a great athelete by anyones standard.
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