Bob, Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Man - Sun., Dec. 7, 2014

If you think you've had a tough day, you could be like Bob, out running the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon today. That's 26.2 miles on hard concrete or asphalt. Think of the pounding your feet and knees take. Ouch!

Bob has been running marathons for eight years and has run about 34 of them. He started running marathons in Honolulu, Hawaii, in honor of memories of his dad running marathons. To train, he joined a Team in Training group in Washington state when we lived in the Tacoma area.

Bob finishing his first marathon in Honolulu, Hawaii (2006)

Finisher's tent (feels good to sit down!)

Finisher's T-shirt

Bob by fish mosaic at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu (2006)

Over the years, Bob has run in many different locations either training for marathons or running in them. His favorite training runs were done along rivers in Austria and Germany.

In early 2007 we moved to Makakilo on Oahu, Hawaii. Bob joined a running group called Runner's HI. He ran with them religiously and we became part of the Runner's HI ohana (family). During the five years we lived in Hawaii, we traveled to Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai on numerous occasions where Bob completed marathons with his friends. He loves the sound of the ocean and tropical scenery.

Runner's HI ohana, Honolulu, Hawaii (Bob and I in back row)

Big Island marathon in 2008. (6 hrs, 33 min., 21 secs)

Eugene, Oregon marathon

Bob finishing the Eugene marathon

Kauai marathon registration display

Setting up for Kauai marathon first aid - Bob hamming it up.

Not only does Bob like to run marathons...he became a Marathon Maniac. In order to become a Marathon Maniac, you have to complete one of the levels. I think Bob has made it to the Silver Level, but you can go up even more levels to the Titanium Level. Me, I think they're crazy. But to each their own. I'll stick to walking, thank you.

Some of the Marathon Maniacs of Hawaii

Hilo Marathon finish, March 2009

Dinner at Cafe Pesto in Hilo, HI - March 2009

Kona, HI Marathon finisher (2009)

Maui Oceanfront Marathon - January 2009

Maui Oceanfront Marathon - January 2009

Kauai Marathon - Sept. 2010

Back to today's marathon. Estimate is that 25,000 people entered the marathon in one of its forms: Kid's Race, 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Bike Ride, Wheelchair Race. About 3,500    signed up for the full marathon and 14,000 signed up for the half marathon. All 50 states were represented and people came from 13 countries. Twenty-six live bands performed along the route.

The race went past Travelers World RV Resort...twice. What a wonderful group of people at Travelers World. We had many people out cheering for Bob at both places as he passed the park. Bob said it means so much to him to have that much support. He was so pleased. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer for him and give him High 5's!

Here are some photos from today's San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon...

Betty Ann, Marlene, Rod, Jocelyne, Newt, Steve and ?

A group of Rock 'n' Roll Marathon runners

Travelers World RV Resort is on the marathon route.

Pretty stylish ladies!

Terry cheering on the runners.

Pam, Bob E., Brenda, Ralph, Terry, Jocelyne, Lincoln and Chloe

Superwoman

Bob crossing the San Antonio River bridge

Bob coming up on Travelers World

Loved this girl and her sign!

Bob with 4-1/2 miles left to go.

Soon he'll be crossing the finish line. The end.

Bob finished the marathon (26.2 miles) in 6 hours, 35 minutes, 34 seconds! Way to go, Bob. Yayyyyy!

Bob with his bling

The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon medal.

Now for some Papa John's Pizza and beer!