James Boitt of Kenya is the first man to cross the Half Marathon finish line at the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Lilian Moraa Mariita Gudeta of Kenya is the first woman to cross Half Marathon finish line at the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Inigo Urbano of Spain holds his son Inigo Urbano Jr. while crossing the Half Marathon finish line during the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Participants with disabilities start the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Maria Raquel Maraviglia of Argentina, the first woman to finish the Marathon, walks from the finish line during the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Team Lifeline poses for a picture before the start of the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Lilian Moraa Mariita Gudeta of Kenya gets help after she finished the Half Marathon during the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami. She was the first woman to cross the Half Marathon finish line. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Samuel Kipkosgei Malakwen of Kenya gives his first interview after winning the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

A couple kiss after they crossed the Half Marathon line during the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Samuel Kipkosgei Malakwen of Kenya wins the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. He is followed by second place winner Teferi Bacha Regasa of Ethiopia. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Benazzouz Slimani, Moroccan, celebrates winning third place in the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Maria De Los Angeles Peralta De Di Menna of Argentina smiles after winning second place in the Half Marathon at the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Thousands of runners start the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Maria Raquel Maraviglia of Argentina is first woman to finish the 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 29, 2012. ANDREW ULOZA / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD

Runners pass though the starting line of the ING Marathon. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Runners pass though the starting line of the ING Marathon. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Runners make their way across the Mc Arthur Causeway bridge underneath the lit skyline of downtown Miami. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

At 28 minutes and 50 seconds, a large crowd of runners pass near the construction site of the Miami Tunnel. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Runners run east towards Miami Beach passing the Carnival cruise ship " Carnival Valor." ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

A runner finds higher ground while running on the dividing wall. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

A runner finds higher ground while running on the dividing wall. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Erika, 7, left, and her dad, Alberto Siblesz, of Coral Gables, blow their horns as they cheer on runners while waiting for the arrival of Ligia Dell Pino, Siblesz's wife. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Runner gives a "thumbs up" while running in her tutu on Ocean Drive. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Lauryn Williams, 28, center, keeps an eye for her friend and marathon participant Jenise Burris, as she cares for Burris' children, Zoe, 3, left, and 15 month-old Eli Burris, right. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Runners run east towards Miami Beach passing the Carnival cruise ship " Carnival Valor." ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Breakwater's valet attendant stands and watch runners pass by on Ocean Drive. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Juliet Briscoe-Jordan, 57, waves her Trinidad and Tobago flag to get the attention of her friend Regina Anderson (not seen) who was waiting on the sidewalk of Ocean Drive to cheer her on. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Juliet Briscoe-Jordan, 57, waves her Trinidad and Tobago flag to get the attention of her friend Regina Anderson (not seen) who was waiting on the sidewalk of Ocean Drive to cheer her on. ING Marathon was held in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

As thousands of runners cross the Venetian Causeway heading eastbound under the spray of water from Miami-Dade Fire & Rescue boat. ING Marathon was held starting and ending in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Runners make their way east over the Venetian Causeway near the Omni People Mover Station. ING Marathon was held starting and ending in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Two women run through the crowd of marathon runners to get across the street. ING Marathon was held starting and ending in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Marathon participants take a moment for a photo in front of the Miami Beach landmark on South Beach. ING Marathon was held starting and ending in downtown Miami where thousands participated in both the full and half marathons on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Students stand behind the starting line for the start of "Run for Something Better." Several thousand Miami-Dade students participated in "Run for Something Better" kids race on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Donna Richardson Joyner, center, gives young runners "high fives" prior to the beginning of the "Run for Something Better." Several thousand Miami-Dade students participated in "Run for Something Better" kids race on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Runners trip over one another in excitement in running with Olympic marathon runner Ryan Hall (in blue shirt). Several thousand Miami-Dade students participated in "Run for Something Better" kids race on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Ryan Hall talks to students prior to the beginning of the race. Several thousand Miami-Dade students participated in "Run for Something Better" kids race on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Students are held back prior start of the race. Several thousand Miami-Dade students participated in "Run for Something Better" kids race on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Students wait to start the race with Ryan Hall, right. Olympic marathon runner Several thousand Miami-Dade students participated in "Run for Something Better" kids race on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF