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Hog, when I grow up, I want to be like you.
I hope I can find something like that in my area. That looks too cool to pass up.
Count me in as one who needed a Kleenex after reading your RR, Mitch. What a moving account of what was surely a very special day for a very special little boy. What beautiful pictures you have there! If only everyone was as kind and generous as you are, our world would be a much better place... And lastly, what a fantastic finish time considering the task! Bravo to all three of you!!!
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
Hip Redux
+1
Very cool!
Mmmmm...beer
Outstanding Mitch!! Looks like he had a great time!
-Dave
My running blog
Goals | sub-18 5k | sub-3 marathon 2:56:46!!
Mitch, I bow to you, sir. You are one heck of a good man.
Honorary Old
That's wonderful!
2 Mile: 17: 11 5k PR: 27:45 5 Mile: 44:11 10K: 59:01 Half: 2:15:59 Marathon: 5:50:07
on my way to badass
Hog, when I grow up, I want to be like you. I hope I can find something like that in my area. That looks too cool to pass up.
+2
Still waiting for the perfect race picture. 5K PR-33:52 , 10K PR 1:11:16, First HM 2:42:28
Lord of the Manor
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
If I could make a wish I think I'd pass
Mitch congrats on making the race a memorable one for that young man. You got a big heart.
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” - T.S. Eliot
How fun.
The thought to push someone in a race never crossed my mind...mostly because it never crossed my mind, but I would totally do that. How much extra effort was there if any at all.
The pictures are great. If I ever manage to do this for someone it will be because of you. So this act of kindness will have touched more than one person!
What's the significance of the elephant on the medal?
The University of Alabama's mascot Big Al...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Al_(mascot)
This thread makes me think I've been living a wicked, hedonistic existence thinking only about me and my needs. I guess that's on me.
At the LA Marathon, I saw 2 blind runners running with guides. I thought both the runners and their guides were doing something pretty fantastic that day. Reminded me of you, Mitch!
Team TJ
You continue to display what a truly awesome person you are, Mitch. I know how awesome this feels, well not the 2:12 part, but the pushing part. My hat is off to you for doing this again providing another family the joy you helped me and mine realize.
Running for TJ because he can't.