More Than 200 Local Runners Complete Marine Corp Marathon
18.05.12
On Saturday afternoon, 220 Annapolis residents had their fingers crossed hoping beyond hope that the meteorologists were right and the storm that had been dumping a wintery mix on the area for most of the day really would pass.
By Sunday morning, these 220 had breathed a sigh of relief and were heading into Washington, DC, to run the 36th Marine Corps Marathon.
The weather, though chilly by most accounts, was perfect for a morning spent running 26.2 miles through the streets of the city.
“The weather could have been a little warmer at 4 a.m., but by race time I was ready to shed the extra clothing I had on,” said Noreen Leary, who was running her fifth marathon.
Leary was not alone in shedding her clothes as she ran. This is one of many tips local runners learn from more experienced runners in the Annapolis area.
Because of the number of marathon training programs offered at local running stores and through local clubs, Annapolis marathoners are well prepared when they head into the city on marathon morning.
Source: Patch.com