That was beautiful, Mitch. Well said and so true.
And Robert, I'm so glad that you will be making the trip next year!
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
Dad on the run.
Awesome RR and such a great cause, its a shame we don't live closer, you and your wife seem like such good people
Chasing the sub 20 5K.
Team TJ
......... And Robert, I'm so glad that you will be making the trip next year!
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It's going to be fun!!
Running for TJ because he can't.
This brought tears to my eyes, seriously. It's nice to read stories like this. What a fitting race as well. You are a good guy, Mitch. It's nice to take the somewhat selfish act of running and turn it into something meaningful.
PRs:
5k: 25:05 (Sep 2011) 10k: 51:57 (Aug 2012) half: 1:56:46 (May 2013) full: 4:09:46 (Jan 2016)
Skirt Runner
Thank you for writing this RR and running this race Mitch. Truly inspirational!!!! I love how close our little forum community is, that made this possible for you to do this for TJ!!!! I always run with my green Team TJ bracelet, but you took it to the completely next level and it was so enjoyable to read about that race. I would love to join you guys next year if it is possible for me!!!
PRs: 5K- 28:16 (5/5/13) 10K- 1:00:13 (10/27/13) 4M- 41:43 (9/7/13) 15K- 1:34:25 (8/17/13) 10M- 1:56:30 (4/6/14) HM- 2:20:16 (4/13/14) Full- 5:55:33 (11/1/15)
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Mitch, you have a heart of gold.
What a great story, thanks for sharing. Good luck with the PR attempt next year, and also your upcoming HM.
Runs4Sanity
That is an awesome thing to do H4L, you are an awesome person! You also did great on your time, and I can't wait to read your RR from your race on November 9th.
*Do It For Yourself, Do It Because They Said It Was Impossible, Do It Because They Said You Were Incapable*
PRs
5k - 24:15 (7:49 min/mile pace)
10k - 51:47 (8:16 min/mile pace)
15k -1:18:09 (8:24 min/mile pace)
13.1 - 1:53:12 (8:39 min/mile pace)
26:2 - 4:14:55 (9:44 min/mile)
Mitch, thanks for making me cry! What a beautiful story and what a moving gesture to make for a friend! I know that the race didn't go as well as you would have liked, but I think you are Pink-mazing! Good luck with your training! I'm already looking forward to pics from next year's event with TJ and his family! Thanks for sharing, Mitch!
But The Smile That I Sent Out Returned With You.
A single act of kindness set of a domino effect and has touched dozens of people!