Now approaching the starting line. Subdued. Cold. 5 4 3 2 1 pk.gd/H89

Still dark. 46 degrees outside. In a few mins I will be leaving the room for the starting line of the Po... pk.gd/H8w

Sandy enjoying a glass of IPA at Deschutes Brewery in Portland. pk.gd/H6T

Another beautiful picture at the Japanese Garden in Portland. pk.gd/H6a

Sandy and I are enjoying ourselves at the Japanese Garden in Portland. pk.gd/H53

View from our hotel room. Marathon starts across the street. Sweet! pk.gd/H45

Just getting on the plane to Portland for the Portland Marathon on Sunday. There's only 20 on this ala... pk.gd/H4C

Sun rising. Almost done with my 13 miler. pk.gd/Hhv

Mile 6.6. Time to turn around. Sun now rising along the American river in Sacramento, CA pk.gd/gwS

Done. 26.2 miles. 5 hours 46 mins. pk.gd/geN