Athleticism and human drama meet at OC Marathon

Runners in the 15th annual OC Marathon and OC Half Marathon raced through four cities Sunday, May 5,  finishing at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. At the finish line, physical and mental strength collided with stories of perseverance.
Fermin “Determined” Camarena, 65, of San Juan Capistrano, one of about 11,000 participants, placed first in the marathon wheelchair race. He said he’s done so many marathons, “I don’t even count anymore. I&rsquo