Dressed in full gear and carrying an American flag, Ventura County firefighter Rudy Marin completed the Los Angeles Marathon Sunday as he raised money for a memorial honoring his fallen colleagues. Marin was one of thousands who made the 26.2-mile trek from Dodger Stadium near downtown L.A. to the Santa Monica shoreline.
To complete the race, Marin said he alternated between running and walking; it took him about eight hours to finish.
In an interview with KTLA as he made his way through the course, the fire engineer noted his gear was about 70 pounds, which is approximately 100 pounds less than he weighs.