A major item on the BUCKET LIST was checked off as Dave completed the 26.2 mile marathon (which was actually 26.6) in D.C. last weekend. With a twisted ankle this summer and 2 injured knees, he was thrilled to have finished in 5 hours at 27 minutes and is actually considering doing it again next year as some of his buddies were inspired to possibly train for the next one. Something like 32,000 people registered for the race, and about 21,000 actually finished it.
It was fun to see some of the wild costumes since the race was on Halloween, and also inspiring to see injured service men and women participating by biking and even a double-amputee running. Other Marines were out in full-force encouraging the runners at every turn. It was a high day!
Our good friend, Tonya Turner ran the race as well (at an astonishing 4:33, the girl is a weapon) so we spent the pre-race hours in their home and Chad & I brought the kids in by Metro later in the morning to the race. We're so proud of them both and were thrilled to witness their incredible journey and final victory together.
5 something a.m. as the runners get ready to head downtown.
At this point, Chad & I pondered who was having the more difficult day - the runners, or the two of us with the kids and stroller fighting the crowds on the Metro to get to the race!
My first sighting of our boy...
Dave gave up a minute of his run time to greet his family and supporters.
Here he was confirming that he was ok - though his knees were killing him.
TEAM WOOSTER!
Race Fans
Here he comes....almost to the end!
That's my hand waiving to Dave as he approached the finish line.
The kids with their signs
Congratulations from his Daddy
The sweet kiss of VICTORY!
The real heroes
Monty, a veteran MCM runner himself, helped train Dave for this race, accompanying him on his long runs and supporting him the way only another runner could.
