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Runners featured in the NYTimes' "Modern Love" column (Read 141 times)

ignoredelete


    posted: 1/25/2013 at 10:13 AM

    Don't read without tissues

    jeksca


      posted: 1/25/2013 at 10:21 AM

      I agree. Don't read without tissues. That is really sweet.

      fitrnr


        posted: 1/25/2013 at 10:22 AM

        Yes, I need the tissues, but also smiling at the same time.

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        happylily


          posted: 1/25/2013 at 10:32 AM

          If I ever find myself alone, I want me a Sam. This lady was lucky. And yes, I sort of teared up...

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          bounce76


            posted: 1/27/2013 at 4:55 PM

            That was so sweet, thanks for posting! Agreed on the need for tissues...

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            BasyaSpiliakos


              posted: 1/27/2013 at 5:49 PM

              That is so sweet.

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              Little Blue


                posted: 1/27/2013 at 9:15 PM

                End of life stories never fail to make me cry.  Thanks for posting.

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                  posted: 1/27/2013 at 9:17 PM

                  That was a beautiful touching story.

                   

                  Hubby and I plan on being the 80 yr old couple coming in last at races holding hands.Smile

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                  Tar Heel Mom


                  Elderly Deadhead

                    posted: 1/29/2013 at 4:27 PM

                    I love stories about running and I love stories about love, but no, it didn't make me cry. Maybe cause I anticipated the sad ending. OP! Your warning ruined it for me!!

                    "Set out runnin', but I take my time."

                    MrNamtor


                      posted: 1/29/2013 at 5:48 PM

                      wow, i'm crying now. Probably just something flew in my eye.

                      ignoredelete


                        posted: 1/29/2013 at 6:52 PM
                        Quote from Tar Heel Mom on 1/29/2013 at 4:27 PM:

                        I love stories about running and I love stories about love, but no, it didn't make me cry. Maybe cause I anticipated the sad ending. OP! Your warning ruined it for me!!

                         

                        Oops, sorry.

                        Rocky II


                        Ultra Cowboy

                          posted: 1/31/2013 at 1:47 PM
                          modified: 1/31/2013 at 1:51 PM

                          hold on...I got a little somethin' in my throat...dang must be dusty...

                           

                          Now that is a love story...

                           

                           

                          (Don't tell anyone I said that)

                           

                          This is the author.  I'm going to keep an eye out for her now...

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