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Race Volunteer: My Observation

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Before I get to where you could be in a year, I’m going to give you my final observation on working the finish line at the Fifth Third River Bank Run a week ago. Before I do, I want you to understand that I respect every runner, walker, and wheelchair competitor. One woman did the 25K on a knee-walker to show it takes more than two kinds of cancer and a fractured heel to stop her. I’ve done every distance in the race . . .

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Race Volunteer: You Must See It to Believe It

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This is what I saw and what I experienced working the finish line at the Fifth Third River Bank Run.

Rain
From the moment I got there at 5 a.m. and pretty much throughout my entire time at the finish line, it rained. Almost seven hours. Even the medals were wet. I’m glad it was 65 degrees with no wind or it could have been more uncomfortable. But for a runner, that’s perfect weather: every step cools you down. And of course rain is no obstacle to the dogs intent on winning their race bandanas . . .

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Race Volunteer: Why I Did It

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The Fifth Third River Bank Run is the premier running event in Grand Rapids every year. When I say “event” I mean it: this year, close to 14,000 men, women, children, and dogs participated in the various races. There is a 5K, 10K, and the USA Track and Field 25K Championship, along with wheelchair and handcycle races. There is also a 5K walk and a 5K walk with your dog—Fido gets his own Riverbank Run bandana.

I’ve run the 25K several times and intended to do it this year. I was training for it as I got . . .

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