Ready to go at the starting line.  It's always easier to smile before the gun is fired!  The pace was nice and relaxed as we ran the first couple miles.

After the finish line.  Here's the whole gang, in our 8th floor hotel room looking out over the city.  From left: Todd, Julie, Glen, Susie, Bob (note the pillows with which we were all impressed).

Around mile 12.  It was a cloudy day for all but about 5 minutes.  I was glad I finished before the misty rain started.  Soon after this point we turned back toward the city and the wind blew in our faces most of the rest of the way.  I tried something different in this one - I ran relaxed the first 13 miles then picked up the pace to 7 minutes per mile for miles 13-20.  Then I relaxed off that pace again for the final 6.2.  Throughout, I felt good and hit those 7 minute miles right on time.  I hope doing some 'training' like that will help when Boston comes around.

As we were leaving the hotel with all our luggage, we spotted running guru Jeff Galloway in the lobby.  He was gracious enough to sit for a picture with Glen and me, then talk like he was old buddies with Glen.  His wife Barbara was also very personable and easy to chat with.  Jeff and Barbara completed the marathon, too.