I have run "support" for my brother, James Baker, in several marathons. Previous marathons were smaller in number. Nothing could have prepared me for the mass of runners that showed up for the 2nd Rock-n-Roll Marathon. In addition to that, the support along the way is, for a lack of a better word, amazing. As a spectator, I have enjoyed hearing the bands and celebrations along the race route. In fact, I am being entertained by a band at the halfway mark in this marathon as I sit in the back of my van to submit this blog.
As a sister, I also feel a sense of pride in running support. Oh, my brother does all the hard work, but I enjoy the challenge of ensuring that I meet him in the correct areas, navigating a town that is not my "home". This year, my nephew-in-law, William (Bill) Bittick is also running his first ever marathon and I am happy to report that I was able to see both him and James at the half way point.
It is with pride that I cheered Bill on, giving him a loud yell and a "Hook 'em Horns". The smile on his face seeing that he had fans along the route was wonderful! I have no doubt that he has an even larger smile when he sees his wife and daughter along the race route.
As a sister, I also feel a sense of pride in running support. Oh, my brother does all the hard work, but I enjoy the challenge of ensuring that I meet him in the correct areas, navigating a town that is not my "home". This year, my nephew-in-law, William (Bill) Bittick is also running his first ever marathon and I am happy to report that I was able to see both him and James at the half way point.
It is with pride that I cheered Bill on, giving him a loud yell and a "Hook 'em Horns". The smile on his face seeing that he had fans along the route was wonderful! I have no doubt that he has an even larger smile when he sees his wife and daughter along the race route.
It was with a little less enthusiasm, but no less pride, that I met my brother, the experienced marathoner. I had "business" to do, collect equipment and exchange the supplements that he utilizes.
Before I move on to the finish line, I would like to congratulate Zenna James in completing her first half marathon. As I sit here tracking the runners, I see that she finished in a tad over 2 1/2 hours. CONGRATULATIONS!
P.S. Elvis has not been sighted since the start line...
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