0

At the start area. Got our shirts, now we find coffee.

3.1

If this was a 5K, we'd be done already. Mellow pace. Many miles to go.

6

Passed through Ashland into Framingham (inc 1700! Who knew?). Local residents starting to get up and lots more cars on the road.

9

Just over 1/3 of the way there, in Natick (est 1651). Feet are feeling it.

13.1

Halfway. Hope I can make it. Thinking about loved ones lost to cancer and those who survived - a much bigger number.

14

Lunch break. Luba got on a bus (tempting!) so it's just me and Matt. Wonder if anyone is reading these.

17

Escaped Wellesley, in Newton. Have struck Green Line - more seductive than commuter rail.

18

L'Chaim! This is where, in Apr 08, I quenched the thirst of one Lance Armstrong, who is smokin' hot in person.

21

Neverending Newton. So close yet so far. The 5milers have jumped in- we hates them. Someone collapsed by the last rest area.

24

Thru A-B into Brookline. Ah, civilization. We are now well into the pain portion of our program. Got water with ice! Frabjous day!

25

Passing Fenway (Sox won). So close I can taste it. Or that might just be sweat. Aiiiii!!

26.2!!

We sprinted across the finish line! I couldn't have done it without Matt, but he totally coulda without me. Thanks.. Whew.