Running MCM in honor of my fallen friend...

molsenrunner

posted: 10/28/2011 at 8:38 AM

2 months ago my best friend dropped dead of a massive heart attack while we were doing our long run, training for MCM.

I posted about it here, and was overwhelmed by the community here - the love and care and kind words.

In 2 days I'll be running the Marine Corps Marathon that we were training for. I'm doing this one for Mike.

His wife and 2 kids will be there, too. What an emotional battle it will be.

I was able to get past the mental block after his passing and have some good training runs. It took a while, but I found my runs again.

I'm excited to dedicate my first marathon to such a good friend, a great man.
I'll be sure to let you know how it goes.

Thanks,
Mark

MilkTruck

posted: 10/28/2011 at 8:44 AM
modified: 10/28/2011 at 9:05 AM

You're honoring him by just being there -- in general, and in toeing the start line. I'll bet he'd want you to enjoy the event, trust your training, and have a great run, Mark !

Did an angel whisper in your ear and hold you close and take away your fear...In those long last moments

Bash

posted: 10/28/2011 at 10:25 AM

Good luck Mark

NaderAlfie

posted: 10/28/2011 at 10:37 AM

Beautiful, man. Looking forward to the report.

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 10/28/2011 at 10:38 AM

Good luck, Mark. This should put a spring in your step at 20+ miles.

2013 goals: Kick some arse. Moreso than 2012.

"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

"Determined is what I am. Maybe a little sick in the head? Ok who am I kidding ALOT sick in the head" -- rockenmamaof5

awaldvogel

05-05-12

posted: 10/28/2011 at 11:23 AM

Have a great day and God bless.

Thanks again for telling us about Mike and the man he was.

Coockie_jr

posted: 10/28/2011 at 12:48 PM

I'll also be running MCM.

Hope you have a great race for you and Mike Smile

Pooky's world trip

MrFinn

Prince of Fatness

posted: 10/28/2011 at 1:09 PM

I hope that you have a great race. Good luck!

Semi-retired.

KerCan

posted: 10/28/2011 at 3:27 PM

Best wishes, friend.
Your story is sad, but beautiful.

Enjoy every minute of the run, even though I know that it might be difficult at times.

2013 Goals:

#1: Do what I can do. <DOING>

#2: Finish and enjoy my 2nd full Ironman

Ojo

Where's Waldo?

posted: 10/28/2011 at 3:30 PM

Good luck, Mark!

Sara

MM #2929

CanadianMeg

posted: 10/28/2011 at 5:57 PM

Quote from awaldvogel on 10/28/2011 at 11:23 AM:

Thanks again for telling us about Mike and the man he was.

x2.

Have a great race and know he's with you!

"Don't feel like running today...suck it up and run ...you're an athlete." (John Stanton, founder & owner of The Running Room)

"The person who starts the race is not the same person who finishes the race."

Trent

posted: 10/28/2011 at 6:01 PM

Make us proud, make Mike proud! I am sorry I won't get to run with you, but I will be with you in spirit!

Awesome!

T

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

pink2

posted: 10/28/2011 at 6:57 PM

Mark, have an awesome race and I know Mike will be there with you the whole time. Plz let us know how it goes for you.

CNYrunner

posted: 10/28/2011 at 7:18 PM

Good Luck Mark! You are amazing. Run strong.

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." — Martin Luther King Jr.

LedLincoln

Food

posted: 10/29/2011 at 5:29 PM

You're a brave man to tackle all those emotions head-on with Mike's family! We are proud of you!

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