Our trip has finally come to an end and it's great to be back home. Grammie was glad to see some flowers breaking through the ground and Tom was delighted to put away the snow shovels that were left "at the ready" when we left.
We did, before coming home, make one final planned stop to see Tom's brother Bob in the running of the Boston Marathon.
The race starts with the fastest going first. The winner completing the course in 1 hour 18 minutes,
We were at mile 17, a popular spot to see the variety of entrants going by. The fastest runners are preceded by a vehicle announcing the approach of the fastest runners.
On the right, in white top and red shorts, the eventual winner with a time of 2:09:37 is Geoffrey Kirui.
The course starts to get crowded, but not before some other runners pass by.
At the end of the race this handicapped runner is pictured carrying his guide across the finish line.
Early on, many soldiers were seen making the walk.
Some entrants had a little bit of help along the way.
If you were expecting to see a particular runner, you had to be on the lookout as the field at times was still crowded at mile 17. Tom caught Joe, #2006, with barely time for a shoutout as he was going by.
Finally, Bob stopped for a quick hi, doing fine, and then gone.
He looked good and was happy for the brief rest.
Bob and Tina
One last hug, and then on the road again.
Finally, with a time of 3:57:09, the cooling down..or rather warming up time takes over.
A celebratory meal at the Jacob Wirth that features a 26.2.
Congratulations to Bob on a tremendous effort.
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