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September 18, 2005
The Promised Story
As promised, the scoop: A blind runner flew over from kenya to run in the race and his guide got hurt so the race organizers were looking for someone to be his guide. They needed someone who could run 5 min/miles. No one could do it so they told people they could break up pacing responsibilities for different portions of the race. Someone would follow on a bike, and when the first runner got too tired the bike rider would get off of the bike and start running as the new guide. The first guide (the journalist) made it 1/2 a mile before having to switch. Craziness. The runner went on to win in 15 and change and he had a new course record. His family members (or friends?) were there from Kenya as well and one of them (not visually impaired) placed well in the women's race. The whole situation was just so impressive.
Posted by Audrey at September 18, 2005 07:44 PM
Comments
That's a very cool story, Audrey. Did you know I was reading a book about a blind runner in the London Marathon? Not such a great read but it was funny to see you write about this.
Posted by: Jon in Michigan at September 18, 2005 09:27 PM