Daren and Patti ran in the first ever Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on Saturday. Daren finished the marathon in 3:41:48 and Patti finished the half marathon in 2:17:04

The "pack" running on Green Street between the 9 and 10 mile markers. Patti in purple, second from left.

Daren after 9+ miles slows down for a picture.

Patti waves as she runs by. I thought I had missed her.

Runners pass on Green at Mathews.

Gracie, Kathleen, and John in front of fountain at Illini Union.

Deven watches her Daddy run.

It appears Patti turned

"Illinois upside down"

with her awesome finish.

Kathleen is proud of her mom's finish and wants to run next year.

Daren smiles through his pain after the race.

Flowering Magnolia Tree on campus.