There were many things going on this past weekend.  Unfortunately I wasn't at any of the newsworthy events so I don't have any details other than what I could glean from Face Book.
Jeremie and Dan ran the Air Force Marathon While Holly ran the Half.  I suspect that since it was the Air Force Marathon the course was probably only 20miles.  I will have to get a confirmation on that though.
Several Red9Runners volunteered at the Italian Fest 5k in Collinsville.  Several runners that finished the 5k were first timers who took part in the First Time 5k program held over the summer.  I volunteered a couple of times to help out with the program, and those guys were really working hard.  We also had a program for kids to train for the 5k which I am told was like herding cats.
I can't wait to get more info on these events to share with the readers.  If anyone who was there wants to write something up I would be glad to post it for everyone.

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This Just In!

File Photo of Miriam Bell at the 2010 Wood River Triathlon.

Has tragedy struck Miriam Bell's chance to run a sub-4hour marathon at Lewis and Clark on Oct 3rd?  Only time will tell.  Sources close to Mrs. Bell indicate that she has been "grounded from running" because of a hurt leg.  When reached for comment local Ironman Darrell Meek said "Don't Worry", and gave his his 'iron clad' guarantee that Mrs. Bell would be "ready for the marathon", and that she would indeed "beat four hours".  Running coach, and multiple marathon finisher Cheri Becker is said to have advised Mrs. Bell to "Try to relax and and enjoy your time off".  Coach Becker also added that she was sure everything would be fine by next week.  This is not the first time Mrs. Bell has had to face adversity during a race.  The heat of the 2010 Go! St Louis marathon proved to be too much for and her and her chances of a sub-4hour marathon slipped out of reach.  The heat also played a big roll in last year's Lewis and Clark marathon.
The local running community has really rallied around Mrs. Bell in her time of need.  Several runners have offered  to bring bags of ice to aid in the healing process.  Members of the Red9Runners have seen the hard work and dedication put into this race by Mrs. Bell and feel it would be a shame if she were less than 100% on race day.
Mrs. Bell or a spokesman for Mrs. Bell could not be reached for comment.