Watching the waves build or subside in intensity, the runners hugged the strip of sand closest to the eyelash-like kiss of the sandy beach.

Dressed in the visible spectrum of colors, equipped with dynamic-spring running shoes and aerodynamic headgear, these sports personalities were a familiar morning sight.

The number of tourists gathering at this early hour of the day, many traveling across oceans and continents to see the spectacle, was increasing by the day.

Soon ice cream vendors are expected to assemble to cash in on this captive audience.

A new flavor with the puzzling name of “Runny Ruminations” has been announced.