GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (NNS) -- Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba hosted the "Rock and Roll Half Marathon," Jan. 28.
Beginning at the installation's Downtown Lyceum, the more than 13-mile marathon presented runners with musical entertainment and a physically challenging event.
"I'm so proud of the MWR staff and all of the volunteers who worked hard to make our first Rock and Roll Half Marathon such a crowd pleasing event," said Tara Culbertson, NS Guantanamo Bay MWR Director. "Jen Norton, MWR Fitness Director, set the bar very high for this one. She has been planning this event, seeking sponsorships and grants as well as volunteers, for a year. Her work, along with the entire MWR family, really showed."
The event also featured an MWR 'Expo,' craft fair, and performances from recording artists "Something Distant" and "Cartel," as they provided live music along the marathon route.
"The marathon, 'expo' and craft fair were a huge success," said Alana Morrison, NS Guantanamo Bay MWR Sports Coordinator. "Our fitness trainers did a wonderful job showcasing all of MWR fitness and sports, liberty and outdoor recreation programs, providing insight to other types of events that the GTMO community can get involved in."
More than 100 volunteers and 95 runners participated in the marathon, with nearly 50 people providing jewelry, photography and other handmade crafts to the community during the craft fair.
"It was a wonderful feeling to be a part of this and hopefully I will do better next year," said Chief Boatswain's Mate Dawit Astatkie, run participant. "It's not every day you can run a half marathon, and for most, it may be a once in a lifetime experience. For me, it was just another day in the office showing my guys I still got it."
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