There were no competitors, no prizes, no cheering crowds to mark the breaking of the tape, not even a real finish line. Yet, a lone runner steadfastly traversed the Outer Banks last week, in part to celebrate a safe return from a second tour Afghanistan.
Learn more about Zach Keefer's journey in Sunday's N&O. Go here to see photos.
Linda Williams
Senior Editor
Linda Williams is a native of Fayetteville and graduate of UNC-CH. Her journalistic experience includes working at The Oregonian, The Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. She can be reached at