Propelled By Sweet Potatoes!

By carrie mandigo
on November 28, 2012

I'm telling ya ... These kids have amazing energy! I'm proud to introduce John Loos a second time for already completing his 2nd marathon! And joining him at the finisher's line for marathon #1 are ... Cody Caden and Will!

Great job boys! You are very prolific!

Numero Dos for John by carrie mandigo

Cody Can do 26.2! by carrie mandigo

Caden competes with the elite. 26.2! by carrie mandigo

Who needs will power? We all do. Way to go Will! by carrie mandigo

Tagged: marathon, club, bobcat, hughes, langston, john, will, caden, finishers, cody

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Marilyn Hull 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wow! Way to go, boys! You are awesome.

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