A few years ago my son Salvador ran his first marathon in Miami where he lives. ING took a shot of him crossing the finish line and decided to use it to promote the ING Miami Marathon the following year. This photo was in Runner's World and Running Times in the months preceding the race the next January. It was so fun to get a magazine and see a full page ad with Sal's picture in it. I couldn't be prouder of him for pushing himself to run that distance. After that he started training for triathalons (swimming, biking and then running). He completed the Half Ironman Kansas a couple of springs ago and numerous other tri's since that time. I tell you it wore me out just watching him and all the others completing the Half ironman. Training to compete at this level is unbelieveable and takes commitment of a really special kind. And what is really great is his running inspired his brother and sister to take up running and they have each completed marathons and half marathons since that time. His sister and her boyfriend Brian are now training for a fall marathon at this time. Way to go Salvador!
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