Today was the Pittsburgh Marathon. Admiration was abundant.
Anyone who sets out to run 26.2 miles deserves admiration. Here are a few highlights.
Laura and Charles were visiting from Columbus and Steve accompanied us down the hill to the 20 mile marker spot.
I started to photograph a couple of men is some crazy wedding gowns, which from a distance made me think they were togas.
As I photographed them, it turns out one was my good friend’s son. He recognized me first.
Tony told me they were wearing the costumes, running for a charity fundraiser Project R.U.N., (Reaching Underserved Neighborhoods) getting kids running shoes if they need them, providing nutrition education and transportation to the marathon and free registrations and “promotes healthy and active lifestyles”
I was filled with admiration. Nice job, men!
Running in costumes for charity fundraiser. This just in IT is not too late to donate to Project R.U.N. here is the linkDonate to Project R.U.N. until May 31
I can’t imagine running a marathon but in a full length wedding gown?
Okay Tony. We get the message. Six more miles to go!
Waiting for another “bride”

A spectator with her sign

Volunteers give numerous hours to make the Marathon a success. Some on bicycles, offering assistance to runners.

The workers
And the littlest cheering squad They cheered as every runner went by, bringing smiles to their exhausted faces

One of the runners the little squad cheered on, stops for a selfie
waiting patiently
See the runners respond
Carrying a flag the entire race could not be easy.
And thanks to Rich and Barbara for hosting the Annual Marathon Viewing chairs and delicious spread with all that delicious food.

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