Congratulations go to Sun Sentinel columnist Michael Mayo, who completed last weekend’s half-marathon associated with the annual Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon.

In a follow-up column, Mayo wrote, “As I hit the finish line of the A1A Half-Marathon along Fort Lauderdale beach on Sunday — my cramping legs shooting fire after 13.1 miles — two thoughts crossed my mind:

1) What kind of masochist would ever want to run a full marathon?

2) Take that, Bob Butterworth!”

Before the race Butterworth, a former Florida attorney general, had mocked the writer’s attempt.

Mayo ran the 13.1-mile race as part of his “bucket list” column series. He describes himself as having a “chunky 43-year-old frame.”

To read his column, click here.