Ellyn Ritterskamp
As someone who does not really run (breathing issues), I enjoy walking, but stuff takes longer.
Today I completed the Thunder Road half marathon, in 4 hours and 35 minutes. That was the last time on the list, and I am surprised it made the results, since the race has a three-hour time limit. The organizers were also very kind to give me a medal, which I did not expect after 3 hours. I guess they knew nobody would cheat on the course with such a time.
My parents helped me a great deal with supplies, and with Mom riding her bike ahead of me to give me a goal every block or mile, to catch up to her.
I am in awe of the runners who went so fast on all three of the races. Congrats to them, and to all of you who ran or walked, and especially to those who cheered from yards and down the finishing stretch. There was always enough cowbell.
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2 comments:
You did it. A goal achieved. Maybe next year hike 13 miles on a trail?
Congrats! You set a big goal and acheived it and should be proud. It's great that races encourage slower runners and walkers as anything to encourage people to get moving is a good thing. It takes some courage sometimes to be at the back of the pack, but you beat all the people who didn't bother trying.
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