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First-timer surprises veteran runners at Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

Published March 13, 2017 at 1:35AM | Updated March 14, 2017 at 2:33PM

Sam Doud breaks the tape at the Rock 'n' Roll D.C. Marathon. Photo: courtesy of Rock 'n'

For a year and a half, Sam Doud didn’t race.

After he walked away from collegiate running at American University, he just logged his miles, enjoyed the sport and bided his time until he was ready to race truly long distances.