I am more of a tortoise than a hare

The Paris Marathon is now a memory. A good one at that, even though the race is just a few days past.

And yes, I am more of a “tortoise than a hare” type of runner, metaphorically speaking. That’s OK, because my finisher medal looks like everybody else’s medal. And before you ask, yes…I have my eye on another race in the fall…Berlin anyone?

First, some photos from last week’s race.

Hachie Gal at the start of the marathon...the Arc de Triumphe. What a way to start the race…running down the Champs d’Elysees.



Pit boss for the Hachie Gal’s road crew…Budman. What a guy!



Hachie Gal is all smiles at mile 7.



Ana, Hachie Gal, and Cyn at one of the rest stops.



“Runners to the left of me, runners to the right, here I am…stuck in the middle with you” (song lyric shamelessly stolen for blog purposes).



Hachie Gal running along the Seine (approximately mile 16) – the Eiffel Tower is in the background! Wow!



Stefan and Martin cheering runners on to victory.



The Paris Marathon Finish Line.



The gang celebrates Hachie Gal's finish!