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Please be advised that my computer is pushing up daisies and I am in the process of replacing it.  Until then I am unable to update the blog as I would like.  Please be assured I will eventually get all the race photos up. Should you need to contact me please do so via email at rh.massage_therapy@yahoo.com or call (603)470-4295 or (603) 753-4295.

Be Well!

Robert

April 7, 2011- The Big Lake Half Marathon

Yesterday was the Big Lake Half Marathon at Alton Bay.  What a beautiful day!  The forcast had called for rain, but it held off until the last athlete got their massage and had left the tent. The morning started off a little chilly, but the day stayed comfortable with a cool breeze coming off the lake.  We set up and things got moving. 

The runners waiting at the starting line...and trying to stay warm

Our Sign

Chatting with some awesome volunteers... (there I am in my signature color)

       

Amber turning on the heater...no one likes a cold athlete!  

                

The view from our Massage Tent

We couldn't have asked for a better day.  The race started off great... lots of runners.....

....some of whom did the YMCA dance as the song pounded out of the speakers. 

 

   

    

I always love watching the runners and their families, friends and supporters help make the event really special.  Without them these events would not have the same energy.  Children cheering their parenting with signs.... the sound of cheers. Its amazing to watch!   Its a wonder more people don't do these events.

I always remember that without volunteers these races would not exist.  The volunteers are amazing. They take time out of their lives to be here and it means a lot to them. 

The althetes finished their run and began to line up!  The day warmed up and we didn't have to worry about anyone getting a chill- not so fun when your body is exhausted.

The first Athletes begin to arrive...ready to relax and get stretched out...

Our line is getting longer...

We had some visitors at the massage tent!

The last clients of the day!  Way to go Everyone!

This handsome fellow is Macaroni...he belonged to one of the runners and was more than happy to give people kisses and let them pet him!

Our tent was pretty busy! Which makes my day better.  I get to meet new people, see old faces and work along side people in my field, whom I love and respect and have come to know as a second family!  Here is a glimpse of what we did!

We started off by working on each other.... and then we got down to business

     

      

          

     

 

This is Virginia... if she was your LMT and you would like to contact her please call Vital Kneads to get her contact information.

This is Amber.  She is the owner of Vital Kneads to contact her call (603)527-8053.

There I am! If you wish to contact me please call (603) 753-4295 or (603)470-4295 or email me at rh.massage_therapy@yahoo.com

The sky started to get dark but we kept going...

 All and all the day was perfect.  It rained later on, but everything was packed up and all of the athletes received a much needed massage (it always seems to rain just as we pack up our tables).  These people are amazing.  Helping them is what I love doing.  Knowing I have helped them makes this job worth it.  Now off to the next race... see you then!