Article Link Man runs his first marathon...then runs 99 miles home

pumptmuscle · 04-21-11, 05:25 PM

If you're looking for some inspiration, check out this article about what Sam Robson did. He ran the London Marathon, which was his first ever, then he ran home...99 miles away. He has epilepsy and he did it to benefit the UK Epilepsy Society. Very amazing story.

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/blo...?urn=oly-wp125

RedPanda · 04-21-11, 07:00 PM

What an extraordinary story - thanks for posting.

I'm sorry I read the comments though - there are certainly lots of mean-spirited and jealous people in the world.

swimmy · 04-21-11, 07:43 PM

Pumptmuscle--Thank you for posting this!
His achievement is amazing, but as someone who has epilepsy, I appreciate his bravery in trying to educate others about the condition....not an easy task.

And RedPanda, thanks for the warning--I'm not going to read the comments!

juberann · 04-21-11, 07:45 PM

Amazing..........and SO inspiring

pumptmuscle · 04-21-11, 09:23 PM

My pleasure all! He almost did 5 marathons back to back. Absolutely amazing.

andtckrtoo · 04-21-11, 10:18 PM

I read this - absolutely amazing! He'd never run that far before but he's only a little bit sore. Good for him. I know some Ultra Marathoners who would have issues keeping that pace for that long.

Kathy G · 04-22-11, 05:53 AM

Thanks for the link Bob, very inspiring. He did amazing!

Ugh, read through few comments. Why do people feel they can post anything they like because it's somewhat anonymous?

Kathy G

mizach · 04-22-11, 06:10 AM

Very inspiring!

KathAL79 · 04-22-11, 02:50 PM

Wow, amazing!

In some ways that's even more impressive than Eddie Izzard's back-to-back-to-back... marathons that he did for charity the other year (here's the BBC on his feat). The human body is capable of a lot more than we often give it credit for!

Missiscipi · 04-22-11, 02:53 PM

Wow that is awesome!

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04-21-11, 05:25 PM
pumptmuscle Join Date: Apr 2005	Man runs his first marathon...then runs 99 miles home If you're looking for some inspiration, check out this article about what Sam Robson did. He ran the London Marathon, which was his first ever, then he ran home...99 miles away. He has epilepsy and he did it to benefit the UK Epilepsy Society. Very amazing story. http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/blo...?urn=oly-wp125 __________________ Bob "We all have our own issues" - Lashaun Dale "Hi, I'm Billy Blanks and welcome to Tae Bo" Billy Blanks - Tae Bo 50 time marathoner 15 time ultramarathoner (the longest was 40 miles) ** All time high scorer at Blast Billiards

04-21-11, 07:00 PM
RedPanda Join Date: Feb 2007	What an extraordinary story - thanks for posting. I'm sorry I read the comments though - there are certainly lots of mean-spirited and jealous people in the world. __________________ Maintaining a 90-pound weight loss since 2003.

04-21-11, 07:43 PM
swimmy Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA	Pumptmuscle--Thank you for posting this! His achievement is amazing, but as someone who has epilepsy, I appreciate his bravery in trying to educate others about the condition....not an easy task. And RedPanda, thanks for the warning--I'm not going to read the comments! __________________ Anita

04-21-11, 07:45 PM
juberann Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon	Amazing..........and SO inspiring

04-21-11, 09:23 PM
pumptmuscle Join Date: Apr 2005	My pleasure all! He almost did 5 marathons back to back. Absolutely amazing. __________________ Bob "We all have our own issues" - Lashaun Dale "Hi, I'm Billy Blanks and welcome to Tae Bo" Billy Blanks - Tae Bo 50 time marathoner 15 time ultramarathoner (the longest was 40 miles) ** All time high scorer at Blast Billiards

04-21-11, 10:18 PM
andtckrtoo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Island off the NC Coast	I read this - absolutely amazing! He'd never run that far before but he's only a little bit sore. Good for him. I know some Ultra Marathoners who would have issues keeping that pace for that long. __________________ Christine Wag more, bark less

04-22-11, 05:53 AM
Kathy G VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	Thanks for the link Bob, very inspiring. He did amazing! Ugh, read through few comments. Why do people feel they can post anything they like because it's somewhat anonymous? Kathy G __________________ Completed Races: (4) 50 milers (2) 42 milers (1) 50k (10) Marathons (2) 20 milers (3) 25k’s (16) Half Marathons (1) 20k (6) 10 milers (1) 15k

04-22-11, 06:10 AM
mizach VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NC	Very inspiring!

04-22-11, 02:50 PM
KathAL79 Join Date: Jul 2004	Wow, amazing! In some ways that's even more impressive than Eddie Izzard's back-to-back-to-back... marathons that he did for charity the other year (here's the BBC on his feat). The human body is capable of a lot more than we often give it credit for! __________________ Kath I listen to my body and respond compassionately. - sankalpa from Jill Miller's Yoga at Home level 1, month 5 practice Note: I have had a professional relationship with a vendor of health and fitness books and media. For details please see my profile.

04-22-11, 02:53 PM
Missiscipi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX	Wow that is awesome!