NYRR Fred Lebow ClassicJanuary 10, 2009 |
| The 2009 NYRR racing season opened on Saturday, January 10, with the Fred Lebow Classic, a five-mile race on the roads of Central Park. The race honors Fred Lebow (1932–1994), the NYRR president who masterminded the five-borough New York City Marathon, the women’s NYRR New York Mini 10K, the NYRR Empire State Building Run-Up, and many more innovative and now world-famous events. | |||
 The commemorative T-shirt would be a useful layer on this sub-freezing morning in Central Park. |
 A little pre-race mountaineering, anyone? |
 Running a race is only one of several pleasant ways to stay warm. |
 A threat of snow proved false, and the race lined up on the East Drive at 8:00 a.m. |
 Ladies and gentlemen, start your watches! |
 This runner seems to appreciate his neighbor’s high-tech neck-warmer. |
 David Juracich and friend look thoroughly invigorated. |
 With about a mile to go, runners pass the statue of Fred Lebow, the race’s inspiration. |
 Caroline Frew of Staten Island celebrated her 40:25 finish. |
 This finisher looks prepared for a downhill ski event after his five-mile run. |
 Billie Moten won the women’s 70-74 age-group—and enjoyed every second of it. |
 Kirsten Jordan of New York City ran faster than eight minutes per mile. |
 Halefom Abede Tsegaye of the West Side Runners ran 24:42 to win the men’s race. |
 Megan Guiney of the New York Athletic Club won the women’s race in 28:09. |
 Volunteers stayed in good spirits while distributing New York McIntosh apples. |
 Darnell Strom (left) and Ken Biberaj enjoyed post-race apples, bagels, and camaraderie. |
