Dale Wernicke and Eric Welsch
stand in the bathroom prior to the race

Setting GPS watches

off come the extra clothes

Eric is ready to go

Dale is also ready to race

Trying to stay warm at the start

Almost ready to go

Dale cheeses for the camera one last time!

Dale and Eric round the corner to mile 22

Looking strong

Heading off to the hill

40 yards from the finish

30 yards out

Eric collapses, Dale goes back to help

Dale and spectator help Eric finish the race

Crossing the finish

Off to the medical tent with Eric