By Gary Martin
I don’t run from challenges. I run from conformity.
Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com
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He must have forgotten his cocktail shaker.
I’d like to see Gary wrapped in one of those foil capes like a baked potato.
I bet you came in 1st place of your route Gary. 🏃
Very funny! I love it! ❤️
You just want to b noticed!
It’s not where you start it’s where you finish
Gary is a Contrary, and more power to him!
For an even greater challenge, next marathon — if there is a next marathon — he should run the race both backward (heels leading toes) AND in the opposite direction (finish-to-start). He’s clearly doing only one of those in the illustration, but I’m not sure which.
Gary will do anything to be noticed!!
Run! As fast as you can!
Clearly, Gary’s not lost…he’s expressing individuality at high speed!
You go BOOMER ! Great image Gary.
Hey! Wait for me- I’m right behind you!! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
You are a true individual, Gary.
Probably votes backwards aswell
Hahahaha!!!
Ha ha – love it…. that’s me!!!
Oh wow – I see me in the background running the marathon (OR I’m lying lol!!!). I’m you Gary!
Well said Gary!
That’s what makes him so special.
Surprisingly determined to get to Staten Island.
I don’t recall seeing Gary running over the thirty five years I have known him. More of a stroller or meanderer.
Maybe there is no wrong way for Gary!
What is the objective of this post?
an attempt at humor.
Probably a lot less foot traffic following Gary’s marathon route…