[SMCARA] Marathon 03/11 update

[Tom Shelton]

Hey All,

I got started with HAM marathon support shortly after I got my ticket back 
in 1986.  I supported the L.A. Marathon for many years.  As I lived about 75 
miles from the race, it made for a very early rise and travel.

These races are really fun things.  Aside from getting to ride my bike 
really slow all morning long (hi hi), I find myself cheering for the 
runners.  Of course there is always the lead guy and gal, then there's the 
big grouping, followed by the stragglers.  It is these last folks that I 
have the greatest appreciation for.  They know they are in last place, they 
know they might not even finish the race in the allotted time, but they keep 
on pushing to obtain a personal goal.  Many times, by the time these people 
get to the water stations, they find that the volunteers supporting these 
stations have moved on, usually (but not always) leaving some bottled water 
and a couple of paper cups for them.  I try to always carry extra water on 
the bike for these folks.  I also look into their eyes to see if they are in 
any distress, but instead of weakness I invariably get a thumbs-up and see 
their eyes filled with determination.

I know Ray has enough people to support the race, but there is always room 
for more helpers.  I encourage you to contact Ray ask to help.

The reward you get for this kind of thing (as I find with all public 
service)  is much more than a tee-shirt and a free lunch.  Watching these 
racers, at all levels, is inspirational and will give you a good feeling 
that will last far beyond the end of the race.

Tom, AB3IC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray" <Arbyone1 at verizon.net>
To: <smcara at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:29 AM
Subject: [SMCARA] Marathon 03/11 update


> Hi Everyone,
>
> We have 8 people signed up for the Marathon this Saturday the 13th.
>
> One correction - Lori Butts is Larry's wife and Larry KB3ULR will be 
> helping
> this Sunday. Sorry Larry.
>
> I printed out the RACE information to hand out Sunday.
>
> Remember the Time Change, set your clocks forward an hour before you go to
> sleep Saturday night.
>
> Check your Radios and update your PL tone for the 146.640 repeater to 
> 146.2.
>
> See you Sunday.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ray kb3fww
>
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