A local runner made good time and a great donation to the Alberta Arthritis Society.
Sam Brown, 15, participated in the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon on May 26. Of 12,000 runners, he came in at 193rd place, and second in the under 20 category with a time of 3:35:23.80, his best.
He said it was a thrilling race and in fact, he was able to listen to Benard Onsare, the two-time winner of the event, speak, as well as Olympic triathlete, Simon Whitfield. He was even able to run with them.
Sam Brown raised $680, and counting, at the Calgary Marathon for the Alberta Arthritis Society. The folks at the local Scotiabank branch helped him collect the funds. Pictured are (l-r) Patti Rische, Sam Brown, Paula Sutherland and Angie Gill.
The marathon is a charity race and overall this year it raised $930,000. Sam’s part was a $680-plus donation to the Alberta Arthritis Society. The charity is meaningful to him, as he knows a number of people who are dealing with arthritis. The Scotiabank branch in Drumheller was supportive of his race and helped to collect pledges.
Brown will be on track this weekend at the Dinosaur Festival Triathlon. This summer, he is also planning to compete in a half Ironman race in Fort McLeod, a 10k race in Taber, and of course the Dinosaur Half.
