Deedy on top of the world!

Congrats to Marist Running Alum Deedy (Pat Deedy) for his successful hike on the John Muir Trail in California, culminating with reaching the summit of Mount Whitney in California -- for those keeping score at home, Whitney's summit is at 14,505 feet (4,421 meters), and is the highest point in the lower 48 states. Notice in the photo, which I poached from Facebook, that Deedy is proudly displaying his old-school Marist singlet. And for those alert followers out there, you'll notice that Deedy is wearing his Marist track winter hat under all those layers. Speaking of poaching ... here is Deedy's FB post on his accomplishment: Over 200 hundred miles (16 days; 180 miles on the JMT) later with 50 lbs. on my back and I've reached the highest point in the original 48 states. Mt. Whitney at 14,505 ft...some of the most beautiful and breath taking miles I've ever completed. Still doing them post-Marist! Thanks Nick Briggs and Sue Ellen Briggs for inviting me on this incredible journey