Missouri Governor Matt Blunt will be participating in the 2008 GO! St. Louis Marathon Relay for the second consecutive year. Gov. Blunt’s team will consist of John Russell, Deputy Chief of Staff – Administrations, Rich Chrismer, Deputy Chief of Staff – Communications and Mary Craven, Executive Asst. to the First Lady and Mansion Director. Last year the governor competed in the marathon relay and his team finished second in the corporate co-ed division with a time of 3:29:32. Overall the governor’s team finished 14th . Participation in the GO! St. Louis Marathon Relay race has steadily increased over the years, with an estimated, record-breaking 270 teams to compete this year.