Rookie marathoners Adams, Graef break the tape on a blustery day

 
By Justin Harper
Published: April 28, 2008

It was far from beginner's luck. Nonetheless, rookies reigned Sunday at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.

Despite never having run a marathon, Nathan Adams and Jennifer Graef , winners of the men's and women's divisions, each broke the tape on a cold and blustery morning in downtown Oklahoma City.

Both former college track and cross country runners, Adams was running for a heart-wrenching cause, while Grae...


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