The Military Challenge 2010

Below are some photos of the race I ran in on Saturday, July 31. This race is Teresa’s anniversary gift to me; 14 years on July 20. My wife knows me so well; I loved this gift. In the middle of the photos is a link to the race’s website that has a video of me finishing the race; its 25 seconds long. If you are wondering why I ran this race, my answer is why not. That’s how I’m wired. A challenge is never too big.
Since this is “The Military Challenge” there were a lot of military there. I saw a Marine wearing a t-shirt with “Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body.” I agree completely. Enjoy seeing my insanity.

Tom making his way to the last obstacle; the slip and slid.

Just about to finish.

The Military Challenge 2010 - Virgina Beach, VA :: FinishCam.com

A clip to see me coming through the finish line. My actual time is 39:51.55; I was the 2nd group.

Very happy to be done.

Happy to have some cold water.

Tom not caring that he is white under the shirt; it's alot cool with that off.

Tom washing off the mud.

Last phot before Tom took off the pants. Yes he had biker shorts on.

Swamp Stomp Half Marathon Photos

Below are some photos Teresa and some friends took of last weekend's half marathon. I wrote down some thoughts in the post under all the photos. You can't see it but I sweat so much that I had salt above my eyebrows and the side of my forehead. It was awesome.

Looking fresh before the race starts. That blue cloth holds alot of water; it kept the sweat from my eyes.

People lining up for the race.

Entering the last 50 yards.

Making my way through the final few yards to the finish line.

Finishing another race.

Looking at the Frost's little dog.

On my way to give Teresa a kiss.

Checking my watch for my final time as Elain congratulations me.

Ed Frost and me enjoy the music and the fellowship.

My bid number and medal.