Athletes in a league of their own...

I've been shooting the Long Beach Marathon for 3 years now, and every time i ask myself....


Why do people do it? Is it for fitness, crazyness or is it a goal before we hit our 40's. I've seen runners do it every year and never fail to finish it.

What does it take to finish a full marathon? A lot of training, sweat, discipline and the perseverance to go through all the pain that you feel on race day. Seeing these athletes do the marathon throughout the years, and through all the obstacles that life brings them...humbles me.

Congratulations to all the finishers!!! Hats off to you.