The sign says it all.

Last pit stop before the start.

Duh!

I’d rather be running.

Getting close to the screaming Wellesley coeds.

I like Chapman’s Schmid Gate better.

Glad to oblige.

So am I!

Half way there.

Getting hungry.

Me with running legend Johnny Kelley.He won Boston twice and ran it 61 times before retiring at the age of 84.

Now that’s something to run for!

Starting up Heartbreak Hill

Made it.

Me with my adopted Boston College frat brothers.

Frat party continues.

The infamous CITGO sign – 2 long miles to go.

A glimpse of Fenway Park – now only one mile to go.

At last… the finish.

The final reward.