Lois has sent out an update regarding Gerry's last marathon. Wow! He's fast (for an old guy).
His time was 2:54:20, about 90 seconds faster than his previous best. That was good enough for 2nd in his age category. What will we do with all those plaques that he's collecting?
Lois and Gerry and Schnitzel
Hi Everyone,
Gerry ran the Jacksonville Bank marathon last Sunday (December 21st). He managed to get down to his running weight (it's so low, you don't want to know), ran speed work on the track after a full day at the office, and gave up wine and beer for weeks before the race (is that how one loses weight??).
The weather was good; the temperature was between 68 and 75. My Mom and Richard had flown in the day before so there was a crowd (three's a crowd, right?) to cheer Gerry on. The gun went off and we headed to the bleachers to await Gerry. Barely had we finished our picnic breakfast when the half marathoners started to come in (although as you can see with one of the attached photos, we had perhaps too much time on our hands....). Then the top marathon runner finished, then another, then another. Gerry was the 10th marathoner to finish!
His time was 2:54:20, about 90 seconds faster than his previous best. That was good enough for 2nd in his age category. What will we do with all those plaques that he's collecting?
Next race: Run 26.2 with Donna February 15. It will be my first. Gerry's still deciding if he'll do another spring marathon nearby before the hot weather rolls in. Stay tuned.
Have a wonderful New Year's.
Lois and Gerry and Schnitzel
p.s. Just in case you're wondering, Gerry finally beat the guy (Metzgar) who has beaten him in every race he's entered this year :-)
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