Since the very first island relay held on Saipan, Chong Nam Lee has made it a tradition to participate in the holiday event.
“I started solo since the first island relay,” the 70-year-old runner said. This year, Lee, who runs barefoot, completed the 13.7 mile-long race under three hours.
Joining him was his 73-year-old friend Chang who said it was his first time to join the annual event, but added that has been a runner for nearly 18 years now.
