I always go to the MCM Recovery Party at Connie's home, though my marathon days are long past
It's a treat to hear the competitor's race day tales, from the slowest to the fast
Decorated runners from their latest campaign, joined the potluck, to feast and talk
About the heat that had, robbed some our best of P.R. times and, slowed many down to a walk
Moshe did video interviews before and after the race with, veterans giving clues to the day ahead
While Kim and K.C. made the race happen their way with, no excuses from them ever said
Later as I headed toward home with Maria, I thought of the day's victories and hurts
And the promise that next year of more fresh faces at the Reston Runners tree, to give chase to the medals and shirts