Marine Corps Historic Half

John ran the Marine Corps Historic Half (13.1 miles) today! This was his first time running in a marathon race and came in at 2 hours 3 minutes and 50 seconds. He did awesome and we were so proud of him. It happened to be pouring down rain (which he was grateful for - us, NOT so much) so we didn't see him at the finish line due to the race beginning at 7am with a whopping 7,000 participants (CROWDED) and church started at 9am. So this picture is of him at home after the race looking tired. Can you blame him? :) I know I would have been passed out for sure if I was the one running 13.1 miles. While he HAS been running regularly with his farthest stretch being 8 miles, this race happened to spring up on him last minute. His buddy from work was the one that initially signed up for this race but illness unfortunately got in the way so he stepped in to take his place. He is signed up however to run the Marine Corps Marathon in October so this was probably a helpful step to get him geared up and ready for it. (And the kids and I will finally be there at the finish line!) "Good job honey! We're so proud of you!"