if you're a marathon runner, or just a cincinnati resident, then you probably know about the annual flying pig marathon. hundreds of crazy people get up early on a sunday morning and pump their legs for an agonizing 26.2 miles around the great queen city. i'm not a runner myself, nor do i have any ounce of desire to become one, but i've met a few. i've seen them around. runners. marathoners. crazies.
a few years ago, i did the flying pig. well, i did half of the pig... ah-hem. i... uh... walked half of the flying pig. but i did cross the finish line! i wasn't out to break any records that day, save for my own personal record of number of (half) marathons completed: one.
and it's happening again this coming sunday. streets all over the city will be closed off to make way for masses of dedicated athletes. some will sprint, some jog, some fly, some walk, a few stumble, but all will be taking the best tour the east side of our city has to offer. they'll cross the ohio river (twice), run along it, climb hills, chase down inclines, and pass some of the most scenic spots of cincinnati.
my own 13.1 mile experience was an encouraging and prayerful one. with this post i wish the same for all participating in this year's flying pig marathon. train well. rest well. and feel the love of cincinnati!
Thanks for sharing my piggie!
All that lovely photography makes me want to visit Cincinnati now.
Posted by: Jefita | Apr 28, 2010 at 02:01 PM
hi thanks for sharing my photograph! we planned to run also for the flying pig, but our plans this weekend had changed! I hope my hubby and I could it next year.
Posted by: c h i e | Apr 28, 2010 at 02:41 PM
it's fun to see my collage in this group of ham!
I like your blog. Lots of fun!
Wear comfy shoes ;)
~Laurel~
Posted by: studio lolo | Apr 28, 2010 at 02:59 PM
Soo cool! It makes me excited for race day even if it's raining!!!!!
Posted by: kristen demarco | Apr 29, 2010 at 10:45 PM