You want a scholar-athlete? We’ve got one right here. Belatedly, the editorial staff of Evolution News & Views wishes our own Dr. Paul Nelson a hearty mazal tov on running the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. It was his first outing at the yearly event and with a finishing time of 4:58 he was just steps behind winner Eliud Kipchoge (2:04:11) of Kenya.

How many steps? We’ll get back to you on that.

Paul says he is resting comfortably and looking forward to going at it again next year. He was running for Team RISE, a worthy cause, by the way, that builds schools in Angola and to which ENV suggests that you consider donating generously.

Photo credit: Lynn Cole of Team RISE.