The 2007 Brookline Breeze
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Runners and walkers head up Brookline Boulevard at the start of the 26th Brookline Breeze.

The 26th running of the Brookline Breeze was held on August 11, 2007. After a week on strong thunderstorms the sky cleared and the sun shined bright as over 500 runners and walkers from the Pittsburgh Metropolitan area competed.

Eric Shafer completed the course first with a time of 16:09, and Ann Mazur became the first female runner in the history of the race to take home the winning trophy for the third time. Ann finished with a time of 18:49. Both runners are from the Pittsburgh region.

Following the awards presentation, the 2nd Annual Brookline Breeze Community Festival was held. Rock 'n roll music filled the air as the FBB Band took the stage. Other special attractions included a petting zoo, a moonwalk, face painting, balloon artists and a dunking area where water balloons were the foe and the kids had a ball. The feature attraction was a climbing wall that towered skyward, attracting quite a crowd of adventurous youngsters.

It was a great day for the community of Brookline and race enthusiasts everywhere. Special thanks go out to race organizer Debbie Brust, whose tireless efforts once again hit the mark. Thanks also to the many corporate and local sponsors, the volunteers, and Citiparks, whose generosity and assistance have made the Brookline Breeze one of the best community races in the City of Pittsburgh.

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Crowd gathers for the awards presentation following the 26th Brookline Breeze.

* Photos provided by Clint Burton and Linda Andrews *

Brookline Breeze 2007

The Race and Awards Presentation

Runners and walkers gather for the start of the 2007 Breeze.

Eric Shafer crosses the finish line first.

Dan O'Brien completes his 26th Brookline Breeze.

It's almost as good as a ride in Kennywood's Kiddieland.

Watermellon, Bananas and cold drinks prepared by some of our many volunteers. Thanks!

Runners await the sound of the starter's pistol.

Annie Nelson the ex-intern turned Rec Leader from Citipark's Special Events staff handles the late registrations.

Some of our many volunteers who make this whole thing possible. Maria Christopher, Mrs. El-Tahch, Mrs. Folino and Mrs. Buskirk help with handing out the race packets.

More volunteers. The balloon crew is an indispensible part of the program. There can never be enough volunteers ... THANKS!

The Citiparks Spinal Tap Sound Crew kept the festival rocking with all the dials set to eleven.

Dodi Byrne heads the Citiparks Spinal Tap Sound Crew staff. Every year they do a great job.

* SPECIAL EVENTS RACE GURU * Alex is Citipark's special weapon. He seems to be everywhere, and whereever he goes, all the women sound off in unison 'HI ALEX!!!'

Breeze Race Director Debbie Brust and Citiparks Deputy Director Mike Radley.

The Community Festival

The FBB Band played some good old rock 'n roll to the delight of all us middle-aged rockers.

The Ballon Artist was a big hit with the kids.

The Moon Walk kept the kids hopping.

The Petting Zoo featured several different species of furry beasts looking for food. Please feed the sheep!

Face Painting by 'Grouper Bob' and his Merry Pranksters.

Aim straight Jacob. A good shot caused the balloon to fall.

Victoria Andrews directs traffic at the Petting Zoo.

The Climbing Rock was the main attraction, attracting the largest crowd of adventurers.

RACHEL IS TOO COOL!!!

The Winners

Breeze winners Eric Shafer and our first three-time women's champion Ann Mazur.
Eric Shafer and
Ann Mazur

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