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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.

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Weather redeems itself at Rock ‘n’ Roll races

By Maggie Lloyd

Published March 12, 2016 at 8:19PM | Updated March 15, 2016 at 12:53PM

Half marathoners Pedro Aponte and Mark Drosky climb Harvard Street in Columbia Heights as half marathoner Marcello Mannino and marathoners Jason Apple and Rob Halliday give chase. Photo: Dustin Whitlow/DWhit Photography

See results at http://www.runrocknroll.com/finisher-zone/search-and-results/?eventid=13

Mother Nature must have been feeling merciful. A radiant sunrise turned to overcast skies, 50-degree temperatures and a slight breeze, providing ideal conditions for over 19,000 racers at the Rock ‘n’ Roll D.C. marathon and half marathon.