Marathon morning 1993 finds this group at the corner of Piikoi and Ala Moana, about one block away from the start line.

Blockbuster's Video next to Ala Moana Shopping Center is a favorite meeting place for many of the marathon groups. Notice the prevailing rain gear fashion.

Some group leaders escort the first time marathoners in an effort to guide them around the most common mistakes. Here Norm and Georgi cross the finish line of the 1996 Honolulu Marathon together.

Group leaders on the morning of the Honolulu Marathon - in the ritual bathroom line at Ala Moana Park.

Kealaolu Street on the inward bound leg of the 1998 Honolulu Marathon finds Patty in high spirits as the finish line is only a short distance away.

Sometimes, logistics (bathroom breaks, leg cramps, etc.) make keeping a group together very difficult. Here, having lost his entire gang, group leader Norm comes in with a colorful friend.

Many of the training groups have a predetermined place to meet on raceday morning. Here, Sensei Norm's group get ready to leave the lobby of the Ala Moana Hotel for a short walk to the start line.

The downtown portion of the Honolulu Marathon is filled with sights and lights. Here, a quick stop at Murphy's before getting back to the race. Later on, the bright lights and Holiday scenes at Honolulu Hale cause many runners to stop for a photo op.

A beautiful sunrise and near perfect weather finds the Carlye, Sensei Norm, Norm #2 and Lea in fine spirits as they come down Diamond Head Road on the outbound leg of the race.