When I saw my friend's husband Mike posing for a picture on Facebook with a race number I was a little confused. First of all, I didn't know he was a runner, but that wasn't the confusing part. The confusing part was that he was wearing dress clothes and the time on his Facebook picture post said 2:17.
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2:17 Pittsburgh Half Marathon |
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Forrest Gump and the Pittsburgh Half Marathon |
When someone yells out the car window "Run, Forrest, Run" while you are out there on the street putting in your miles, that is never ever funny, take note. (I know, preaching to the choir.) This, on the other hand, is hilarious. I love when running is fun. I love to hear that my friend trained for four months to essentially pull off a joke. I love when the fun part of running inspires people to keep going. He says he now wants to run the Pittsburgh marathon every year. Who knows, maybe next year, I'll be there as Bubba!
Good job, Mike. I'm impressed. Congrats on being a new daddy. What a good role model you are to your son. Thanks for keeping fitness fun. Congratulations to all my friends (and my awesome sister!) who ran in the Pittsburgh marathon this year!
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ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME! What a fun idea. Can't wait to run the 1/2 PGH next year.
Deleteoo. maybe I'll see you there! :)
DeleteThank you for visiting our blog and entering our giveaway! I love how fun this post is! I've seen people dress up as many things for a race, but never Forrest Gump, and how appropriate yet funny! Congrats to your friend! PS: i'm a PA gal and have never got out to the Pittsburgh Marathon! One of these years!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it is on my fitness bucket list, for sure!
DeleteWhat a fun idea - congrats to him and awesome pics!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this racing in costume can be so fun!! Congratulations and the Forest Gump costume was genius!
ReplyDeleteGreat write-up Lea. Thanks. We had a great time. Wait till you see what we do next year!!
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