Putting the Smut in Smuttynose

Three E-Streeters took part in one of the strangest-named races to be found anywhere, notching decent times in the Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon in Hampton, N.H. Cool medals waiting at the end of a fairly flat course.

Some quick notes on the pictures below - believe it or not, Tommy and I didn't have a bromance thing going, we just happened, by coincidence, to both wear the same toss-away long sleeve tee to start in the 42 degree weather, and both had red tees beneath. Tommy was much more fashionable, choosing to go with a coveted MCC Fitness Trail 5K Challenge shirt.

Sean, as always, was an individual, running alone the entire time, while Tommy and I spent the 13.1 side-by-side making fun of everything we could along the way. Chances are, we won't be welcome back to the Northampton neighborhoods anytime soon. Here we are at the 6.5 mile mark spotting some friendly faces in the crowd

And reaching for some inspirational high-fives from Finn and Shea.

Sean at the High Water homestretch mark, hitting his stride and having flashbacks to the Eastern States windstorm.

Tommy and I with our rolling roadblock, preventing anyone from passing us:

And of course, the obligatory finish line shot. Apologies to Sean's sister for the finishing time, about a minute or so off her previous half marathon time. But thanks for the number, Taryn! Thankfully, I didn't have to bandit the race, because everyone knows how low that is.