February 15th, 2009... Six months of preparation came to a satisfying end today at approximately 1:30pm Central-Standard-AJ-Time. The 8th Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon, the Real Arizona Marathon, concluded with record numbers, beautiful weather, and hundreds of amazing experiences. After talking to MANY runners and spectators, today, I understand why Runner's World Magazine calls this "One of the Best Little Marathon's in the Country".
As if the inspiring runners (an 89 year old woman finished her 4th marathon today), generous sponsors and hundreds of INCREDIBLE volunteers weren't enough to make it an amazing endeavor... LDM Inc. (a non-profit organization made up of volunteer board and committee members) takes their profits and... get this... unlike the "big name races" they turn around and invest it back in to their community. Last year, youth in the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon area received over $25,000 in scholarship money for after school programs, swimming lessons, graduation scholarships, and athletic sports fees. It makes me proud to be associated with such a great event... and exhausted... I'm going to sleep for a week!
You forgot to say how Wayne won first for his age group!!! Way to go Wayne!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Wayne for winning in your age group. Henry was very proud of his uncle!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow could i forgtet that... Wayne did so great - me and the boys were so proud of him getting a first place medal! Zach also did great in his 2mile run! Look out for my new blog on the Langenbach winners!
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