Runners Compete in First Iraq/Boston Marathon

From Defend America:

TALLIL, Iraq, April 19, 2005 — Hundreds of runners traded their combat boots for running shoes to compete in the first Iraq/Boston Marathon held at the large air base here April 18.

The event was held in conjunction with the prestigious Boston Marathon that normally has thousands of runners competing in the grueling 26.2-mile race and is seen throughout the world.

Full story here.
Photos here.

Signing Off. Until next time, I'll see ya on the Blog! drh.