Our repertoire consisted of our warm-up exercises, both of the CADRE competition routines (rope drum & modern drum), plus various drum solos and street beats. At times, we cycled drummers through the program to provide a respite for players - yet maintain a minimum of 4 drummers at all times for the runners. Most of the time, all drummers played – with only a couple of minutes between drumming selections. We wanted to make sure that we played for all the runners!

We had a lot of fun. We really enjoyed drumming at this event. What a terrific feeling! Many runners called-out to let us know they appreciated the motivating sound of the drums. A real communication developed between the runners and our drummers.

As far as we understand, this is one of the first – if not the first – times that a rudimental drum group has performed at this type of athletic competition. The concept certainly seemed to work!
Before, during and after the race, the event organizers were extremely helpful. Their organizational and communication skills made everything easy for us.

CADRE thanks the Landmark Sports Group – in particular Joe Falconi - for their support and also for their kind CADRE invitation to perform at next year’s event – May 15, 2005.