As I was back on the elliptical machine I had a chance to look around and observe what is going on around me. I saw a gentleman in a grey shirt that said "marathon" something on it. I also saw his wife. They were walking around the track. She had a shirt that said "marathon finisher" on it. I thought they looked pretty dedicated for walkers. I decided if they were still there when I finished I would go talk to them. I was sure they wouldn't still be there. But they were and what a fascinating couple they are. I would like to introduce you to Charles & Janie Cutting
who have run 203 and 181 marathon's rescpectively and are about to run
their next on in LA on March 17th. Can you believe that? They started at the Orange Grove marathon in November
of 2001 and have run in all 50 states. They signed up for membership
at the Kroc center before it opened and come 3 or more times a week. That's incredible. I knew just watching them there was something special in their dedication but never did I expect those accomplishments.
Here is a picture of their friend
Kathy, on the right, that often walks with them and is pointing them out.
She has been a member of the Kroc Center since 2011 and also often comes 3x a week or more.
Later that same day
Julienne, Jane, and I took another swim lesson with Laurin.
Jane met the goals for the Feb swimming for the Krocman Challenge. I
did not. She calculated the number of days left, and how much she had to
swim and swam enough to meet that goal. Way to go Jane Graybill. As long as I was already at the Kroc Center I decided to do more on the elliptical and find out where my limits were. I
went 30 minutes at level 12 this time and it didn't phase me so I must
have something left. I am pleased when I am working out at a heart rate
about 145 and not above that. This was my first double training day and
it felt good except for the swimming. I have a lot to learn there.
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