One of these boys is not like the the other, one of these boys is just not quite the same. Can you tell which one is not like the other, before I tell you his name?
12 years ago in the haze of a hangover I read Oprah's Make The Connection. It changed my life. I lost the fat, I put down the booze, began eating in a healthy manner, began to walk, then run. Run On! I first began running marathons. Liked it so much I found some crazy ultra runners in MN who showed me the trail and ultramarathons. 39 marathons and 40+ ultra marathons later ( 15 100 mile ultramarathons in the past 5 years) I am sober, lean and happy. I am now inspiring others to run, as Oprah inspired me. Coaching beginning runners is a gift I like to give every day. It's not just about running..it's about all that comes with it: goal setting, empowerment, a belief in oneself, being true to oneself. 2007 brought 4 100 mile finishes, 2008 brought 4 100 mile finishes, a BQ and PR at TCM, a PR at the 100 mile trail distace at Javelina Jundred: 23:13. 2009 brought another PR at the 100 mile distance! Amazing. Lean Horse 100, a dream come true. What holds for 2010? WHO KNOWS?? NOT I!
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I ran for quite awhile with Bruce. When we met, I asked him if his name was Larry. :-) Wonder why?
--Mark
p.s. Great race Julie. I know you were right behind me at the start and also at the finish. I ran a 5:50 too.
--Mark
Ha! Fond memories of younger kids and Sesame Street. Now the some will be stuck in my head.
I once stood next to Bruce and Larry and said, "Now I know what I have to look forward to." Gray and shaggy just seem right for ultrarunners.
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