Run Marathon Mike, RUN!

Last October my brother decided to train for a marathon. Mike had never run more than 3 miles at one time in his life, but in October of 2010 he began training for the 2011 LA Marathon.  In March of 2011 Mike completed the LA Marathon with a time of approximately 3 hours 50 minutes.  This past weekend my brother completed his SECOND marathon, the NYC marathon, in 3 hours 30 minutes.  Mike finished approximately 5,500 out of approximately 46,500 runners.  I couldn't be more proud of and inspired by my little brother than I am right now.  Here are a few shots from this past weekend: 

Cooking up some pre-run oatmeal - yummy!

My mom and I waiting for Mike.

Waiting for Mike to come off the Queensborough Bridge.

Looking fantastic at mile 16!

Looking great leaving mile 16.

A shot of central park while waiting for Mike at mile 25.

And here he comes!

Waving to his fans.

Mike with his super proud parents.

Mike and his beautiful wife, Elena.