Sunday, May 10, 2009

First Anual Tinian Moonlight Fun Run

The first annual Tinian Moonlight Fun Run was held last night, organized by Janet King and Joshua Manglona. Since they also invited 'walkers' to join, I decided I would support their efforts and try making the trek from Taga Beach up the steep hill to the Scenic Overlook (about the half-way point) and around to the backside of the island, and back to Taga Beach-- about a 6 mile route.

People began to gather and register. We were given a number to wear, and, since we would be walking/running at night, a glow stick to wear (my shirt got so wet from my sweat, the number I was wearing melted...).

Terri looks a little worried as I prepare to depart-- would she ever see me again?

As the sun set, the time neared when we would be off on the first leg of the run: up the steep hill on the south side of Dynasty Casino.

And here is Janet King giving the 'start' signal with silly string!

Here are a few of the winners:



'Many moons' after most of the entrants had made their way back to the finish line...

I finally made it safely back to a cheering crowd... not cheering my victory, but cheering that I was still alive!

I was given a certificate of completion that said:

"Certificate of Completion: Thank God You finished"

"This certifies that Kevan Clawson has successfully completed, without medical attention, and with a flourish, The first Annual Tinian Moonlight Fun Run"

So there!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

The photo of the moon almost looks like the sun!

Anonymous said...

Brilliant (no pun intended) idea to have the run/walk on a full moon's night!