It's an overcast muggy day...like Mayo Ireland in July...everyone prepares for the 1st annual 5k invitational race and BBQ....
the staff arrives: Kevin and sons Curt and Connor volunteer to man the water station.
In the true spirit of the Tir Na Nog race, the girls do an Irish jig to warm up
Erica shows the girls how it's done..
on your mark....
Get set!
Go!
Staffers wait patiently at the 1st water stop. Steve's running buddy Kevin and sons Curt and Connor wait in the high humidity to hand out water to the oncoming walkers and runners.
and wait
and wait more
Eamonn waits at the water station to get a picture of the 1st wave of runners...
and here they are! First glimpse of the runners coming down West St.
...Marn..Anne..Erica...
But who's that behind Marn?
It's Izzy! She's joined the race!
Refreshment at last!
Sorry guys, I can't stick around for autographs!
One and a half miles to go...
Marn and Izzy race by the pond after the halfway point.
Meanwhile back at the Tir Na Nog Ranch, Kathleen opens a bottle of bub for the finishers.
While everyone waits Shawna gets some Quality time with Allie boy.
The Notorious D.Y.P
Shawna holds Allie at the finish line..they wait for Anne
And wait...
And wait some more...
Ladies and gentlemen it's a photo finish! Anne squeaks past Marn.
Greg hands off the champagne to Marn....or is he going to have some himself??
Reunited and it feels so good!
Greg and Kathleen stand at their champagne toast post while Marn smiles at Allie boy.
Marn is ready for a shower!
Jim arrives and gives a warm greeting to Shawna.
The real reward!
Here comes the second wave of runners!!
Izzy picks up her pace...it's close!
Izzy races past to cross the Tir Na Nog line!
Erica was ready for the champers...
that was a brutal race!
Shawna beams as Izzy cools down
Izzy sure earned her shirt today!
Jim dons the Tir Na Nog shirt to show his solidarity!
Mom and Diddy P. enjoy a cool glass of water.
the Walkers Are Here!
Here they are! Mom and George approach the finish line looking cool as a breeze on such a hot day!
Mom steps ahead of George to win the walkers leg of the race.
Mom and George reach for the champagne.
