Iwo Jima Memorial [#41]

The day has finally arrived. All those mornings of training, all those sacrifices. Racing comes with pain, frustration, agony, but also accomplishment and satisfaction. For many runners, making it to the start line is as important as the race itself.

The Marine Corps War Memorial is the finish line of the Marine Corps Marathon, aka “The People’s Marathon,” an established tradition in Washington DC. Every year since 1976, thousands of people have taken part in the event, strengthening the claim that DC is the fittest city in America.

This illustration is part of the series 'Postcards from Washington DC' that aims to represent the contrasting life in the capital.


































About the artist:

Carlos Carmonamedina studied Fine Arts in Mexico and Romania. His artwork, which combines his love for travel, bicycles, food, old cameras and comics has been featured in many exhibitions around the world.

After living in Europe for 7 years, he is now settled in Washington DC, where he works as an illustrator and graphic designer.

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