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Aina Haina, Diamond Head, Hawaii, Honolulu, Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu Marathon Clinic, Kahala, Kalaninaole Highway, Oahu, Pacific Ocean, photography, running, Shostakovich, Symphony Number Five
Hawaii
“4, 3, 2, 1 and BOOM, a canon blast starts the race. Fireworks are going off. This is it. This is my final exam. Did I train enough? Will I make it? For some reason, I have Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 Finalerunning through my head. Must be a throwback from my music days in high school and college.
Honolulu Marathon Start
“It seems like forever before I am able to move. The race is already 2 minutes old before I am even able cross the starting line. With so many people surrounding me, I am unable to do anything but walk for the first few minutes. As the swarm of people starts to disburse, I am finally able to start a slow jog, and then a slow run. I try to keep my breathing even and my pace steady. I was about to experience something few people have only to ponder. I was about to experience both agony and the thrill of living. I was about to experience the fear of having to go to the bathroom! Continue reading
