6.2 miles of friends

This is my first time participating in "Take It and Run Thursday" even if it technically is Saturday. Eh, I've got some time on my hands and I think this is an interesting question.

You get to run the last six miles of your next marathon with 6 different people. They can be dead or alive; famous or not famous. Who are these people and why did you pick them? Furthermore, why did you pick them for the specific mile you did? Remember, you get an extra .2 miles with runner #6.

First, it is my hope that my people will stick with me through the whole thing I need a group photo coming across the finish line.

Mile 21: Barack Obama - Love him or hate him, he's the leader of the free world and who wouldn't want a chance to pick his brain. Besides, I've got a few things I'd like to say to him about campaign promises and bi-partisanship. Plus, you know he's a fitness guy.

Mile 22: Mike Modano and Brett Hull - Hockey greats from my favorite team, the Dallas Stars. Look, I'm not going for great and inspirational people. I want people that I would want to chat with to keep my mind off all the pain and suffering of running 26.2 miles. Plus, they are professional athletes, or were at one time, so they can do their part to keep me motivated.

Mile 23: Conan O'Brien - Did you see the first episode of the Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien? The man just looks like he's a runner. He's reportedly ridiculously tall, so I'll bet he really motors too. So he's a good pick for me for two reason: 1. He's funny, and I'll be needing some funny after 22 miles of running. 2. Those long legs of his will help me to finish strong and fast. I want to keep up with him, not have him run to my speed. I think I could handle it for 3.2 miles.

Mile 24: Gordon Ramsey - I like food. No, I love food. I've got a couple of things I'd like to get out of Gordon. Is it editing, or is he really that difficult to work with? Then, there's also a couple of miles to convince him to cook me an after race meal. I think I can do it

Mile 25: Jaime - I've been friends with this guy for more than 25 years. There's only one other person I'd want at my back.

Mile 26.2: Lisa - If there's anyone that I want with me at the end of anything it's Lisa. She should arrive at the final mile with Merlin & Jack (cats, not kids) in backpacks so that the whole family can cross together.