Monday, March 14, 2011

yes, I said 126 miles!

This is a shot of the I-10 bridge coming over the Mighty Mississippi River. The start of the race. Mike started the race Friday night at 8:00. Forecast called for rain...and lots of it!






Some of Mike's family that came out to kick off the start.



Nathan and I stopped to see the sights along the river road. Mike ran 126 and I rode 126.


Very proud of him!!! He wanted to quit about mile 102...I said no! run it in...
Here it is...the finish line...after all the rain, wild dogs, lighting, crazy parties...he made it! 34 hours and 23 minutes. Nathan brought him home, running with him for about 30 miles! This is what Mike wanted! He turned 40 a week before this race and this is how he wanted to celebrate! crazy, I know!



Here they are after the hour ride back to Plaquimine, where we were greeted with some of Uncle Jimmy's finest! Some kind of crab/shrimp mixture! After a long nap we dug in...




Here is a little video of the rain....poor Mike!


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