Once in a while you get to witness something in life that not only makes you think again, but that also makes you smile.
Australians are known as a nation of people who like ‘to give things a go’. In sport and in life this philosophy is something that I truly love about this country. In fact one can equate this to one of my mantras in life ‘you will never know if you don’t give it a go’.
On Sunday at the Canberra Marathon I got to witness one of those truly good moments in life where you again are brought back to earth. A gent in his 40s started the marathon late and went on to record an 11th placing. Now that in itself would be enough for people to be impressed, but what made it all the more amazing was that he did it all while wearing a fishing hat and thongs and with no watch.
Quite how he was able to sustain a pace of 3.51/KM over that distance dressed as he was is something that I think he deserves to retain himself. I will leave it as a great story and think good on him for his achievement!
Running together – while witnessing things that make you rethink your views. Stride for stride on a life changing ride! – Sean Muller
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