The runners were everywhere around the city and from all over the world. At the airport, while I waited for Annette, I saw many of the runners come in from Brazil, Uruguay, Panama, Canada, Germany, London, Boston and more. People were wearing special t-shirts and family members where there too to support. They had Greek music playing and there was excitement everywhere in the area. Annette and I interviewed a few people before the race and that was super awesome. Check them out.
The 5k and the 10k race was at 9:30, the Marathon was to start at 9:00 a.m. at the city of Marathon. So around 8:55 a.m. Annette and I parted ways, she had to go to the 5k corral and I had to head up for the 10K corral. There we both met other people from different countries and we have many stories to talk about them for days to come! At 9:00 a.m. they announced that the marathon runners just started to leave the start line and there where balloons going up in the air, the people were so excited and roaring and clapping. It was amazing how a race can provoke people to unite in such way, they were cheering as if they were right there in Marathon at the start line, it was overwhelming. Then it was our turn to start the our race! Confetti was thrown in the air and more balloons were going in the sky here we go, good running Annette! Francisco, I wish you were here to see us run, thank you for your support and prayers, you are a true friend.
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