50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days!

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50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days!

Postby Sambo » Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:04 pm

I do not know if yall have heard about Sam Thompson - but in case you have not - -

Sam Thompson, an avid ultra marathoner and a Mississippi native, has been in the small town of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi since the day after Hurricane Katrina came ashore on August 29, 2005. He established what began as a small relief effort operating in the First Presbyterian Church, and has since blossomed into what is now an operation employing on average more than 100 volunteers daily. This operation serves mainly the Bay St. Louis/Waveland area, and strives to aid those most in need, though the need is so great for all. After completing a run of the entire Appalachian Trail (over 2,000 miles) about two years ago, Sam had the idea and compulsion to run 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states. Because of the idea’s idyllic touching of people both on the local and national level, it seemed the perfect voyage to reawaken the nation to the struggles that still remain on the Gulf Coast.

For more information go to http://www.50in50in50.com/.

This is an amazing story!

God Bless and Good Luck to him!
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Postby hdforester » Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:37 pm

I go to the First Presbyterian Church in Vicksburg with Sam. What he is doing is absolutely amazing and frankly I didn't think it was possible, but with only 9 left, looks like I'll have to eat my words. Great family too. Way to go Sam! Unbelievable!
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Postby crow » Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:14 pm

Amazing! I bet that ole boy is Biafran skinny!
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Postby hdforester » Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:36 pm

Hey Bobby, I think he's in Atlanta tomorrow. Why don't you go run one with him. :D
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Postby Johnboy114 » Fri Aug 11, 2006 6:59 am

freaking crazy...awesome but insane...and for the most part he is running sub 4s consistently....
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Postby crow » Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:46 am

I don't even like driving that far!
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Postby rustypjr » Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:54 am

That's is an awsome accomplishment.
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