The Scoot Inn
Proud to Run With Gilbert
RECEIVED Wed., May 18, 2005
Dear Editor,
I was ecstatic to see Gilbert Tuhabonye on the cover of last week's Chronicle [“The Memories of the Long-Distance Runner,” News, May 13]. I ran my first distance challenge (series of races leading up to my first marathon) with Gilbert. Of course, he was like 10 million miles ahead of me in all of the races, but it's always a point of pride to say I ran the same courses. I remember watching Gilbert run Race for the Cure at less than competitive pace and smiling as I saw him greet all who ran alongside him. Anyone in the running community can tell you that Gilbert is never too busy for a smile or a nod if you pass him (or more likely, as he passes you) on Town Lake. Even if you're a midpacker saddled with the butt and gutt that will ensure you'll never win your age division, you feel proud running the same races with Gilbert. And after reading your article I am even more aware of why such is the case.
I was ecstatic to see Gilbert Tuhabonye on the cover of last week's Chronicle [“The Memories of the Long-Distance Runner,” News, May 13]. I ran my first distance challenge (series of races leading up to my first marathon) with Gilbert. Of course, he was like 10 million miles ahead of me in all of the races, but it's always a point of pride to say I ran the same courses. I remember watching Gilbert run Race for the Cure at less than competitive pace and smiling as I saw him greet all who ran alongside him. Anyone in the running community can tell you that Gilbert is never too busy for a smile or a nod if you pass him (or more likely, as he passes you) on Town Lake. Even if you're a midpacker saddled with the butt and gutt that will ensure you'll never win your age division, you feel proud running the same races with Gilbert. And after reading your article I am even more aware of why such is the case.
Tiffany M. Conner