Lulled by such a tranquil setting, quietly nestled between calm lakes, the course lies in wait to beat you to a pulp.
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The occasional sound of a bird is heard, othewise so quiet. Soon to be replaced by the sound of hundreds of people gasping for another breath.
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Tents filled with volunteers passing out the number bibs. This was not a electronically timed event.
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The start finish line, deserted only 20 minutes before the start of the race.
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The start/finish line with the clock counting down to the 9 am start time.
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The area is still pretty empty. Seems most people plan on arriving just before the starting gun.
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A creaky floating pier going out into Silver Lake.
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The annual Road Ends 5 mile trail race is held in Pinckney, MI. A rugged course advertising "No Wimps" allowed! Not sure how I managed to sneak in, but I did.…
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The annual Road Ends 5 mile trail race is held in Pinckney, MI. A rugged course advertising "No Wimps" allowed! Not sure how I managed to sneak in, but I did.…
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The parking lot is getting filled up, fortunately there is a second one adjacent to this one.