And they are off. The NOMS boys had the very last and worst starting sport for the race. It was at the end of a long line with 260 ish other runners on less of a hill. It was a disadvantage, but it didn't matter. See the runners run away from the crowd at first in an area that parents and spectators can't really observe. Then, they come up over a hill, down and around a corner.
It was when two runners came up over the that I got ready to start taking pictures - what did I see Robert in the lead, with Alex McCarty, a friend and teammate right next to him. Robert looked confident and strong. What a great start!
From there the runners continue down hill, over a bridge and into another area that loops around a grove of trees. (spectators can't get to this area). As they come up the hill you can see to NOMS runners, Robert in the lead and Alex only 5 feet behind him. Wow! Robert is running a great race.
From here there is only approximately another 600 meters to go. Robert hasn't run any 4K races yet this year, plus he played a game of soccer before coming to the meet. He must be tired, but he is still looking strong! The boys head into the old track area from here.
As they come around the last corner of the track you can see Alex is working really hard to catch up to Robert. Robert is fending him off, but Alex is taller and stronger, and has also ran at all the 4K races. With only 5 feet left in the race, Alex passes Robert. They finish with less than a second between them. Robert ran such a great race! I'm so proud of him!
And they are off. The NOMS boys had the very last and worst starting sport for the race. It was at the end of a long line with 260 ish other runners on less of a hill. It was a disadvantage, but it didn't matter. See the runners run away from the crowd at first in an area that parents and spectators can't really observe. Then, they come up over a hill, down and around a corner. 
It was when two runners came up over the that I got ready to start taking pictures - what did I see Robert in the lead, with Alex McCarty, a friend and teammate right next to him. Robert looked confident and strong. What a great start! 
From there the runners continue down hill, over a bridge and into another area that loops around a grove of trees. (spectators can't get to this area). As they come up the hill you can see to NOMS runners, Robert in the lead and Alex only 5 feet behind him. Wow! Robert is running a great race. 
From here there is only approximately another 600 meters to go. Robert hasn't run any 4K races yet this year, plus he played a game of soccer before coming to the meet. He must be tired, but he is still looking strong! The boys head into the old track area from here.
As they come around the last corner of the track you can see Alex is working really hard to catch up to Robert. Robert is fending him off, but Alex is taller and stronger, and has also ran at all the 4K races. With only 5 feet left in the race, Alex passes Robert. They finish with less than a second between them. Robert ran such a great race! I'm so proud of him!
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