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Nadia IllustrativeDenver · 1h
Drawing of Nadia crossing a marathon finish line with arms raised, crying and laughing, a medal swinging, Marcus and June holding a foil blanket open for her.
Nadia Illustrative@nadiaruns26 · Denver · 1h

26.2. TWENTY-SIX POINT TWO. I cried for the last two miles and the first ten minutes after. Marcus had the blanket. Miss June had snacks. I have the medal. Forever.

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Marcus Illustrative

Proudest blanket-holder in history. You did it, Nadia.

June Illustrative

I brought snacks AND I cried. Praise God, baby, you flew.

Ines Illustrative

TWENTY SIX POINT TWO!!!!!

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