Well I finished in 2 hours and 9 minutes, which ranked 4403 out of 10,743, so somewhere in the middle.  The race started off somewhat cool and foggy, but ended up warm and sunny.  I much preferred the cool and foggy conditions.  I found out my training leading up to the race was not what it should have been.  My initial goal was to finish under 2 hours and not walk during the race.  I accomplished the not walking during the race but not the finish time I was aiming for.  My pace for the first 3 miles was actually 2 seconds per mile slower than my last 8 miles.  I hope consistency is good.  The last 6 miles of the race was extremley flat, but faced directly into the sun, and of course I didn’t have a hat or sunglasses.  So I came home with a nice red forehead to show off.  All in all it was a great acheivement for me to complete the race and even though at the end of the race yesterday I told myself never again, I’m sure I’ll run another one someday.  I’d like to thank my wife Natalie for all of her support and my training partner Pepper and thank you to all who donated to the Junior Grizzlies.  I wouldn’t have been able to finish without knowing they were back at home rooting for me.  If you would still like to donate please call Danielle Witt at 320-2547.  Thanks again and be on the lookout for another Grizzlie’s staff member Walmer Madina as he runs a full marathon in a couple of months.