Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile
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 Emily Tilson and Sophie Landes, both age eight, prepare to take on the most famous mile in New York as a team. |
 A family affair! Friends and family make the day complete by supporting the runners who sprint down Fifth Avenue. |
 John Samsel prepares for the George Sheehan Memorial Mile by finding a quiet spot to stretch along the famous Museum Mile. |
 These athletes know the drill; they can only keep up the speedy pace by starting the morning off right with a good stretch. |
 The NYPD plays a crucial in getting the race started on the right foot and making sure it goes smoothly. |
 The Nesquik bunny gets in on the action by giving a high to five to a runner at the start of the women’s race. |
 Hoping their positive energy carries them down Fifth Avenue quickly, these runners can’t help but smile on such a gorgeous day in New York. |
 The kids take their mark. |
 Following in stride: the pack takes off in the women’s 30 to 39 race. |
 In the men’s 15 to 29 race, the pack is huge, and it’s anyone’s race to the finish line. |
 Takaho Chubachi, from Purchase, NY, concentrates on his form to finish in 6:26. |
 Stephanie Hodge, (at left), took fourth in her age group in 5:45, while Catherine Stone (right), picked up the pace to place third in 5:13. |
 This doorman on Fifth Avenue has a perfect view of the runners flying towards the final stretch. |
 It’s nothing but runners for one mile down Fifth Avenue, as they carve out a place in race history. |
 The crowd goes wild to encourage the runners to sprint to the finish line at East 60th Street. |
 There’s no need to slow down after 70, as shown by George Sheeham Memorial Mile runners 70+. |
 After completing the 8 to 14 race, three friends pose with their signature finisher ribbons. |
 Runners compete during the race and then give each other a hug in celebration of a great day. |
 Jerry Yu and Samantha Beaty discuss their times, as the park beckons them to stay and relax after a fast race. |
 Two runners enjoy the beautiful day and their post to race snack. |
 Alan Webb celebrates his win with the crowd as he high to fives them for cheering him to the finish line. |
 The winners of the professional women’s race accept their bouquets in celebration of a mile well run. |
 The top three men stop to smile and enjoy their victory. |
 Alan Webb can’t resist posing with his winning time of 3:52.7 in celebration of a great running season. |
