So you wanna run a marathon? (Pic heavy)

Step 1:
Eat all the pizza


Step 2:
Run a shakeout the next morning with a fellow MFP'er along with an Olympian


Step 3:
Wake up early to eat a banana and meet up with more MFP'ers


Step 4:
Arrive to corral


Step 5:
When you hear the gun, GO!


Step 6:
Say "hi" and smile often


Step 7:
Find your happy pace and enjoy the shade


Step 8:
Thank these people a lot


Step 9:
Jump on these


Step 10:
Stay the course


Step 11:
Own the wall


Step 12:
Take advantage of the thinned-out crowd


Step 13:
Take Jell-O Shots


Step 14:
View the finish from afar


Step 15:
Enjoy your victory, and pay for your pictures if you like them! (Yes, I did pay, just waiting)


Step 16:
Upload to Garmin
http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/611116884

Step 17:
Blog your experience
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/SonicDeathMonkey80/view/chicago-marathon-702473