Healthy Kidney 10K - Event GalleryMay 16, 2009 [Race Coverage] [Results] |
| The day began with a Tunnel of Kids from P.S. 38 Roberto Clemente elementary school and the NYRR Foundation Mighty Milers program introducing the professional athletes. It ended with post-race festivities. In between was the 10K race, which was fun for locals, visitors, and professionals alike. More runners than ever before took part. |
 Defending champion Patrick Makau waved to the crowd with his friend from the NYRR Foundation Mighty Milers program. |
 The runners were off to a good start before the rain set in. |
 Little did they know, the humidity could only last so long. |
 Some morning showers didn’t stop the fans from cheering. |
 The runners were happy to have so much encouragement on their 10K loop in Central Park. |
 Even Superwoman showed up, and her cape proved helpful. |
 Rain or shine, runners were happy to be taking part. |
 The camaraderie was encouraging—Enrica Bianco (1:07:30) and Luigi Giancamilli (1:07:28) finished two seconds apart. |
 The crowds knew just when to cheer to keep the runners motivated. |
 Khalifa Hareb Al Alawi had a long trip—he came from the United Arab Emirates—and finished in 32:10. |
 Runners can’t help celebrating when the finish line is within their reach. |
 Congratulations were in order after a race well run! |
 Tadese Tola knew there was no one in sight when he finished in 27:48. |
 Local standout and frequent race winner Aziza Aliyu won the women’s race in 33:38. |
 The top three were proud to be running in New York for their countries. |
 Tola’s 27:48 was the new course record by 20 seconds. |
 Ariel Ferrera donated a kidney to his little brother, Lionel, six months ago. The UAE, which sponsors the race, gave them an award onstage. |
 The post-race fun included henna tattoos for race participants and their friends and family. |
 The day’s celebrations included talk of traveling to the UAE and the wonders that can be found there. |
 After the race it was time to enjoy recovery snacks, learn about the National Kidney Foundation’s cause, and collect goodies from the UAE. |
