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Five Oaks Dad Runs Chicago Marathon

November 30, 2011

A family posing with cut-out runners at the Chicago Marathon

Cameron and Thomas Barnhardt traveled to Chicago to cheer on their dad Jay who ran the Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2011.  It was a beautiful day and they were able to see their dad at miles five and ten in Lincoln Park and then again in Chinatown at mile twenty.  This was Jay’s fourth marathon, so Cameron and Thomas are accustomed to trooping around town to cheer him on and they love getting high fives from all the other runners!  In addition to watching the race, they rode on the El and in cabs.  They visited the Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Millennium Park, and the Lego store! Though they hated to miss Fall Festival, all the Barnhardt’s had a great time in Chicago.  Congratulations to Mr. Barnhardt for completing the marathon!

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