by Knight Trainees

 

  • This was Matt's first Marine Corps Marathon and only his second marathon. He wanted to beat his previous record of three hours and 58 minutes.
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    This was Matt's first Marine Corps Marathon and only his second marathon. He wanted to beat his previous record of three hours and 58 minutes.
  • Runners lined up in the early morning, according to the length of time they expected to complete the race. Electronic tags on their shoes would record their official times.
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    Runners lined up in the early morning, according to the length of time they expected to complete the race. Electronic tags on their shoes would record their official times.
  • Almost thirty thousand runners from around the world participated in the marathon, which began by Arlington Cemetary.
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    Almost thirty thousand runners from around the world participated in the marathon, which began by Arlington Cemetary.
  • Marines lined the road, as runners took off on the 26.2-mile route.
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    Marines lined the road, as runners took off on the 26.2-mile route.
  • The route took the runners around Washington, D.C. and along the Potomac River.
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    The route took the runners around Washington, D.C. and along the Potomac River.
  • Thousands of spectators lined the streets. This woman held up a flag from the U.S. Naval Academy to cheer on runners from the military.
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    Thousands of spectators lined the streets. This woman held up a flag from the U.S. Naval Academy to cheer on runners from the military.
  • Even the devil was hoping for a good race time!
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    Even the devil was hoping for a good race time!
  • It was a perfect morning for a run — 60 degrees ad sunny. An hour into the race, most runners were going strong.
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    It was a perfect morning for a run — 60 degrees ad sunny. An hour into the race, most runners were going strong.
  • At mile 16, Matt Koll passes the Lincoln Memorial. He's on pace to complete the race in under four hours.
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    At mile 16, Matt Koll passes the Lincoln Memorial. He's on pace to complete the race in under four hours.
  • Matt almost made his goal, but his legs started to cramp near the end. He finished in four hours and four minutes — not bad for a 56 year old!
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    Matt almost made his goal, but his legs started to cramp near the end. He finished in four hours and four minutes — not bad for a 56 year old!

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