Miles That Matter

There were over 500 participants of all age groups in the race. It was something special because It’s Memorial Day and the title said it all for our fallen heroes.
I admired the parents who brought their young children to experience a race like this and finished the course. I witnessed how this mom was telling her daughter, «We’re almost there, I see the curve». At one point she almost gave up. She’s maybe 7. I actually had to look back and waited when I reached the finish line to see if she made it. And they both did. That was priceless to me.
Generous supply of bananas, apples, oranges, bottled water and breads were served to the racers. Time result was posted immediately on the board but I noted many of us left before the post-​race ceremony. There were booths of different vendors and promotions. Overall, I had a productive day.