Today, we have to pause to salute my Papa.
not my Papa!
I mentioned to xangsters, my Papa is presently dealing with prostrate cancer (his surgery for a radical prostatectomy is set for June 12 in London).
Anyway, yesterday, Papa completed a half-marathon!! My Papa is 69 years old and his time for running 21 kms (13.1 miles) was 2:03:29. As a reference here, my usual time for a half-marathon is like 1:45:00 so – damn – bravo for Papa!
He said:
“I was hoping to get under two hours but there were two hills that I decided to walk up, otherwise I would have made it. It was very chilly at the start -3 Celsius but it quickly warmed up. I feel fine now, but I think the idea of a full marathon has disappeared. Just too much training. My running career may be over.”
Papa’s goal was (is?) to run a full marathon when he turns 70 next year. I still hold out hope he will be able to continue and get back on track once his cancer has been beaten.
I don’t know about you, but having a father who is 69 and running half-marathons is truly inspiration.
Love you Papa!
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