Comments on: Slow…….but worth every extra second.

By: Brooklyn

Brooklyn — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:39:00 +0000

Great job, Steve! Sounds like an improvement over last time.

By: Philip

Philip — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:31:00 +0000

Stephen,

Congrats on another marathon finish. It was nice to meet you in PDX and see your lively spirit in person. This was also my first time competing in the Portland Marathon and it truly lived up to its "Friendliest Marathon" reputation. I'm always proud to say that I grew up in Portland. It's a great place.

Best wishes on your future endeavors, great and small!

By: Racewalker55

Racewalker55 — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:18:00 +0000

Stephen:
The race results for Suwa Ko will be in Japanese — I will post as soon as I can from Japan –probably on the 30th
Cheers
Allan
PS — tons of pics for sure

By: Bernardo

Bernardo — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 09:15:00 +0000

Congratulations from Spain!!

By: Lora

Lora — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 05:15:00 +0000

WOOHOO!! Look at you strutting your stuff!! I love it!!

By: Brittney

Brittney — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:32:00 +0000

Wooohooooooo! I was wondering how things went, and getting worried when you hadn't posted. Congrats on the finish.

I would have been in a huge if I lost my inhaler mid race. I'm so glad you had a friend how could come to your rescue and get you the primatine mist.

Brittney

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:38:00 +0000

Wow, I am so proud of you!!!!! Losing your inhaler sounds like a nightmare, thanks Anita!!!! Portland looks like a great place. Take care and congrats

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:59:00 +0000

upright and smiling Stephen — awesome job — one to be proud of for sure — i will carry your story with me as an inspiration when I leave for Japan — you will help push me through — YOU ARE WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT –THANKYOU
Allan

By: rick

rick — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:14:00 +0000

ooo such drama and then the redemption in the end, loved the report. Thank goodness for Anita and way to hold on. PR on the course too right, chances are you will PR again next year.

By: runliarun

runliarun — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:23:00 +0000

OMG Stephen, you are so awesome, you did it again, illness and all, and Anita is a godsend, she be blessed, whereever she is, the gods were on your side, what more can one ask for?

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:12:00 +0000

Nice finish. Glad to see that you were able to complete the marathon and that you had a great time while doing it. Hope you recover well!

By: Marshall

Marshall — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:53:00 +0000

Wow, great story and great accomplishment! Especially considering you were just recently in the hospital. You continue to amaze…..keep up the good work!

By: Anita

Anita — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:44:00 +0000

Big surprise but I’m sitting here in Starbucks reading your race report with tears running down my face. I’m so happy, thrilled, proud and in awe of both you and Brandon, Steve! I’ve never met two knuckleheads I feel more fondly for and following you along the route was a blast for me. Now the question I’ve been dying to ask…..green, yellow or red????

By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:21:00 +0000

Congrats on your finish and still feeling healthy afterwards! Nice! I’m also glad to hear that my neighbors – the Portlanders – treat the marathoners right. That’s so great.

By: Ben, aka BadBen

Ben, aka BadBen — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:11:00 +0000

Stephen,
Great job with the Portland Marathon! I love that race, and have completed it 6 times. I haven't done it since 2000...reading your great report makes me want to go back.

Happy trails,
Bad Ben