Metro metro metro

Riding all around. Heading towards Les Halles now.

Escaliers

Man to Me as I am slowly going down steps as he was slowly climbing:
"Le Marathon?" "Oui", I replied, "Le Marathon?" "Oui", he replied.

Red Bull smoothies?!

No, I did not get one.

Place du tetre. Touristy but still wonderful.

Bon Jour!

Inside Sacre Cour

Tired paraders take a break. :)

Magical day in Paris continues.

When you feel on top of the world, why not go to the top of the world.

The musicians leading the parade. Complete with a tamborine and occasional kazoo.

Adorable!

What fun to be a child in Paris

Tres jolie.

Enfants on parade!

Abbesses!

Metro

Heading up to Monmarte! Steps will be tough on my marathon legs but
good for me.

Beginning a magical day in Paris!

Race is done. A little sore but ready to begin a great full day in
Paris!

Pizza Salumi

Perfect end to a great day. Warm quiet Italian cafe near the Eiffel
Tower.

Day winding down...

Jamon et fromage before an evening boat ride on the Seine.

Victory beer!

Mike Cornelis - Go Norm Go fan extraordinaire!

Preparing for the soon to be famous "Victory" pic.

People have a hard time knowing when to push the button. Obviously,
that occurred here.

Victory!

Getting my finisher medal!

Running view

Ok. I took one other pic too.

La Princessa near km 25.

I don't take pictures when I am running, but I couldn't let this one
pass!

Lining up.

Standing in Etoile!

Cold at start and windy. But clear and sunny!

Ready!

Heading out to run Paris!

Love this!

Hotel door decoration.

My hotel door decorated by Paris friends of Katharine Moore! How fun!

Another survivor running!

Don Armstrong and me! Two survivors running the Paris marathon.

Speaking at the Dinner

A huge honor. 1.3 million raised by the Paris TNT runners. My
fundraisers and I were #2 in donations with $21,300 so far! Hearty
thanks to all!

Podium view

Practicing for my talk at tonight's inspiration dinner. Celebrating
10 years.

Lunch at Le Philosophe!

Have I said yet how much I love Paris?

5k finishers! Beautiful streets. So ready for tomorrow!!

New friends!

Saturday morning fun run!

Perfect morning! 24 hours until the big one!

Coolest running gloves ever!

Don't plan on needing them until fall but couldn't resist them!

Carbo loading!

Great deal at the Expo: $3 euro.

Arriving at the Marathon Expo

I am runner number 18698.

It's also a marathon of shopping!

Getting a few of my favorite things.

Springtime in Paris

Delicious looking pastries!

Beautiful morning in Paris.

Early morning at Notre Dame

Lit my candle at St. Jean D'Arc.

Paris hotel view

17th floor. Huge room.

CDG bound!

In Charlotte, NC, awaiting take off to Paris for the Marathon de Paris!

One week until Paris! www.GoNormGo.com