Athletes from Kenya Winners at Half Coast Marathon in La Paz 2008

by patgarcia | May 3, 2008 at 02:17 pm
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Runner with a cause Marathon in La Paz 2008

Runner with a cause Marathon in La Paz 2008

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Local runner Jaime Rojo Martinez La Paz 2008

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Local runner Jaime Rojo Martinez La Paz 2008

I hope you enjoy this story as much as I enjoyed being there and reporting!

Isaack Kimayo, Alenol Reto and Festus Kioko Kikimu from Kenya came in first, second and third place.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

 Winners at Half Coast Marathon in La Paz 2008

Well.... I couldn't participate, I can barely walk the distance but I was there!

FIRST PLACE
WHEELCHAIR CATEGORY MR. JESSIE HILL SALGADO.
CONGRATULATIONS!




MR. HILL JESSIE HILL SALGADO TOOK TIME TO POSE FOR "MARATHON OF LIFE" AND NOWPUBLIC AND SPEAK A FEW WORDS " DISABILITY CAN BE PHYSICAL BUT IF WE CAN KEEP A HEALTHY AND SOUND MIND WE CAN DO WHATEVER WE WANT! LIFE CONTINUES, DON'T HIDE, COME OUT TO LIGHT!





FIRST WOMAN TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE.




AFTER A GREAT EFFORT SHE PROCEEDS TO HYDRATE HERSELF

KENYAN ATHLETE'S FACE SHOWS THE EFFORT OF ENDURANCE FOR A GREAT VICTORY

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Amy Judd
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at 14:20 on May 3rd, 2008

patgarcia, I like this story. It's good stuff. Great pictures!

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Thanks for the flag and comment! I'm glad you liked it, I really enjoyed it!

Jordan Yerman
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at 06:10 on May 4th, 2008

This is great. ¡Muy bien hecho!

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¡Muchas gracias caballero!

cynthia yoo
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at 15:17 on May 4th, 2008

patgarcia, I like this story. It's good stuff. great first-hand coverage!

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