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A CLOUDLESS SKY; A FRIENDLY, NORTH WIND; GREAT COMARADERIE; AVRON'S COMEBACK FROM INJURY; ALL THIS AND AND A CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH, TOO! WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE?

The 3rd Annual Lower, Slower Run—Augustine Beach to Odessa

group photo Mark

The twelve gather before the run. Left to right: George Hadjipanayis, Tom Reed, Bob Bennett, Charlie Reardon, Charlie Bowman, Paul Pusecker, Steve Goodwin, Avron Abraham, Mark Deshon, Meghan Smith, Beth Orsega-Smith, and Matt Robinson (seated).
 

Mark Deshon
(finishing in just enough
time to grab his camera)
Steve and Charlie Bob Tom and Charlie Meghan

Steve Goodwin and Charlie Riordan
 

Bob Bennett
  

Tom Reed and Charlie Bowman

Meghan Smith
George Beth and Matt Paul and Avron Stu

George Hadjipanayis
 

Beth Orsega-Smith and Mattt Robinson
 

Paul Pusecker and Avron Abraham
 

a happy post-knee-surgery Stu Binder-MacLeod
 

food

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 course map

...and these were just the appetizers!
 

   

The 5.9-mile route snakes its way along Del. Route 9 from Augustine Beach, past beautiful inland-bay habitat, to Avron's house just outside Odessa. Avron Abraham's daughter Leanne again provided the "official" kickoff by playing our National Anthem on the flute. Avron, coming off a long-standing injury and subsequent layoff, ran the entire way. Charlie Bowman even made the trip so he could run with the group again. Several spouses and children were at the finish to help celebrate this third annual event. The food, drink, and camaraderie were wonderful. Thanks to all who participated, especially to our gracious hosts, Avron and Theresa!