April 25, 2010
The seventh annual More® Magazine | Fitness® Magazine Women's Half-Marathon was a full weekend of fun and excitement for thousands of women and their friends and families. While many of the 6,360 finishers (an event record) live in the tri-state area, others traveled to the race from across the country and a few journeyed from overseas to take part in the largest women's half-marathon in the United States. [Additional Coverage] |
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Race entrants and their supporters appeared bright and early Saturday morning at CBS Plaza for the CBS Early Show to show their pre-race enthusiasm.
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The Health + Wellness Expo at Roseland Ballroom was the place for entrants to pick up their race materials, check out the latest gear, sample products from sponsors, enter sweepstakes, and more.
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Runners fueled up at the Pre-Race Pasta Party at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square on Saturday evening.
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Runners learned that necessity is the mother of invention as they donned garbage bags to stay warm and dry before the start.
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The race began in a driving rainstorm at 8:00 a.m. on Central Park's West Drive.
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Despite the challenging conditions, the mood was upbeat throughout Central Park.
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Women from around the country had trained hard to get here, and they weren't going to let a little rain spoil their morning.
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Like the runners, spectators showed ingenuity in dealing with the soggy conditions.
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Central Park was awash with vibrant color.
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Volunteers, many of whom had reported for duty before dawn, kept the runners' spirits high for 13.1 wet miles.
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The throng of runners and walkers was an inspiring sight.
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Running a half-marathon with a friend is a wonderful bonding experience.
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Spectators stood and cheered in the rain for hours.
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With heads covered and dressed in water-resistant layers, most participants managed to stay comfortable.
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Jennifer Heisler of Manhattan finished in 1:38:15.
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Many runners made their way into the finish area holding hands with friends...
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...and they shared their triumphs after crossing the finish line.
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Jane Henderson of Hopewell Junction, NY, recorded a time of 1:47:05.
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Proudly wearing their finisher medals, this duo looks ready to start training for 2011.
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Friends savor the satisfaction of a race well run-together.
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