Race course
Marathon Hour
Bib 45028, mid-stride. Grain, heat, the hour you earn.
Running
Off the line
When I'm not in the kitchen, I run. Same standard.
Northwood
Night track
Stadium lights, red track, Northwood on the chest. Speed you can hear.
Nathan Shapell Memorial Stadium
The gun
Northwood in a line. Palm trees, red track, nobody waiting.
Shapell Stadium
The pack
Same kit, same work. You run with the group until you don't.
Shapell Stadium
Baton
Orange shoes, blue baton, timing trailer. The handoff is the job.