A Preliminary Race Report

I wanted to share the few pictures that Ron took at the finish line of the marathon. The real photographer was Mary whose photos we'll post tomorrow. BTW, she and Mark made the whole day so much better with their superb race support. They hauled us to the start line, arranged to get us home, waved to us from the route, waited for us to arrive at the finish line, and gave us much appreciated moral support throughout. We couldn't have done it without them. Karen was first across the finish line, having run the half marathon in 2:35. Erik followed at 3:33, completing his third marathon. Our half-marathon walkers. Lynn, Carolyn and Ron, surpassed their time goal, pulling in a 3:54 finish. Bill was the second OBX marathoner across the line, adding another marathon notch in his race belt. Susan almost met her goal by pulling in at 5:03 and Craig completed the goal that all the OBXers successfully cross the finish line.

The weather was very dicey. The forecast called for horrible rain and we all were treated to running in a windy downpour at some point during each of our races. But the really horrific weather managed to hold off until post-race where we could watch it from the indoor hottub at the hotel!

Look for individual reports from each OBXer, but here are a few pictures to get us started in telling the day's tale:

Karen: Our Half-Marathon Runner


Susan races toward the finish line (and did blow by this dude):


Half-Marathon Walker Carolyn with Mark, Race Support Crew


Mary: Race Support Crew and Official Event Photographer


OBXers Congregate at the Race Finish


Marathoner Craig, Still Smiling at the Finish Line