Determination

This is a woman I'd like to meet:

Zoe Koplowitz completed her New York City Marathon mission
Monday, reaching the finish on crutches more than 27 hours after the
first runner crossed the line.
Koplowitz, who suffers from diabetes and multiple sclerosis, completed
the marathon in 29 hours, 45 minutes. This was the 16th NYC Marathon
she has finished. The 55-year-old New Yorker has also finished
marathons in Boston and London.
Koplowitz made her way through the course. She started at 5:30 a.m.
Sunday, more than four hours before the rest of the marathoners. She
stopped every mile to stretch and, because she has diabetes, she tested
her blood sugar every two hours. She took breaks but didn't sleep. She
said she was at mile seven or eight when the professional runners
overtook her. Whenever that happens, she stops to watch them pass. "The
ultimate gift is being both a spectator and a participant," said
Koplowitz, who hopes to make it through 20 NYC Marathons. "Every year
this becomes a far more precious experience," she said.

And Puffy thought he was all badass. Try it on a set of purple crutches, buddy.

Posted by flow Frazao on November 4, 2003 at 03:02 PM | Permalink