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Running => Running => Topic started by: rocketgirl on December 19, 2025, 06:29:00 PM

Title: Rocket City Marathon won by a first-time marathon runner
Post by: rocketgirl on December 19, 2025, 06:29:00 PM

I can't run anymore, and I didn't volunteer (most of my weather-appropriate gear is too small anymore) this year, but cool story re my local marathon. (He is not from here; he's from a neighboring state). Zander-Velloso Enjoys Winning Debut at 49th Rocket City Marathon - Tennessee Valley Outsider (https://tennesseevalleyoutsider.com/zander-velloso-enjoys-winning-debut-at-49th-rocket-city-marathon/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOyveVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCXFqr3r545HdqHzwTPk8UFGD4QtaIDdnRMtSQf93Rx0dtl-t_DSZqxQgxNs_aem__rE93kbEY5sCk2idXDnQyA)


Weather was right around freezing with 15mph winds.  It sucked.  I have friends who volunteered and the runners couldn't open their own gu at the aid stations (neither could the volunteers, so scissors) because their hands were too cold.

Title: Re: Rocket City Marathon won by a first-time marathon runner
Post by: Fast Eddie on December 19, 2025, 09:19:49 PM

Nice that the finish was indoors on a yucky day.