Gathering before start

 

The crowd at the start.  It is not cold.  Cool, yes.  Note I am one of the sleeveless few.

Pre-Race

 

Same thing, but moved elbow,

With Albert Shum

 

This friend is Albert Shum.  Nearly two years ago he finished the 50 states and told everyone “That’s it.  No more marathons for Albert (except Los Angeles ).”   Later we learned he was out to complete 100 marathons and then that was to be the end.    He completed 100 marathons.  Now his goal before he quits is to run 26 marathons this year.