Monday, October 05, 2009

A Dozen Views of Twin Cities Marathon Sunday


Here's our comprehensive collection of stories, photos, and impressions from a scintillating Sunday of Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and TC 10 Mile action.

(Top: Josh Moen leads the USA 10 Mile up the Franklin Bridge hill, photo by Paul Phillips/Competitive Image.)


-- You can read my Running USA Wire story on the USA 10 Mile Championship -- one of the most exciting races I've ever witnessed! -- HERE.

-- You can read my Running USA Wire story on the USA Women's Marathon Championship and Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon HERE.

-- The StarTribune's coverage of the men's marathon race is HERE.

-- Their coverage of the women's marathon is HERE.

-- The Pioneer Press' marathon coverage is HERE.

-- Find details and quotes from Team USA Minnesota athletes -- who had a huge day at Twin Cities! -- HERE.


Finally, enjoy these race-day photos ...

The men's lead pack during early-going to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. (Photo by Paul Phillips/Competitive Image.)

Patrick Smyth (right) and Jason Lehmkuhle going 3-4 in the TC 10 Mile.


Luke Watson, 7th in his marathon debut, exhorts the finish-line crowd.


Antonio Vega en route to an 8th place finish at TCM.

Kristen Nicolini Lehmkuhle finishing 3rd in her marathon debut.

Photos by Gene Niemi except where noted.

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