| | Rita & Patty (note how the Chin Hand Thing is contagious) | |
| | | Rita's brother Timothy came all the way from Tennessee to support! | |
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| | The marching band sets the tone, if not the pace. | |
| | | Patty and Rita are ready, Ready, READY!!! | |
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| | Note: real racers wear lipstick, and here's the proof. | |
| | | Over 20,000 started; only 17,000 finished. | |
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| | | 26.2 miles and 6 hours, 55 minutes, 24 seconds later: VICTORY! | |
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| | Tired and happy. They made it!!! | |
| | | Can you tell whether the lipstick survived, as well? | |
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| | Rita and Patty celebrate with another pal, Jeanne Baker | |
| | | A nice oceanside shot. Note the marathon souvenir shirts. | |
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| | The next day, upon her return home... | |
| | | Rita's Team surprised her with a celebration! | |
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| | Here's the certificate, suitable for framing. | |
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| | Rita was also awarded Victory Ribbon Earrings... | |
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| | | which inspired, as usual... | |
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| | | and later, a bit of contemplation of the accomplishment. | |
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