“You pick a race with ‘Death’ in the title as your first marathon?”
Well, yes, I did, and there were many good reasons behind my decision. In this episode, you’ll learn a little World War II history and I’ll share the ridiculous series of events leading up to my first full marathon.
The Bataan Memorial Death March marathon is just one week away, March 25, 2018. If you live within driving distance of White Sands, NM, you should check it out.
Show Notes:
- Laurel talks about her physical fitness background and training philosophy and reasons for participating in the marathon
- A bit about the historic Bataan Death March
- Laurel shares her article (published in Colorado Central Magazine March 1, 2012) about the race and her thoughts afterward
- Encouragement to donate to the Wounded Warriors Project
- Next episode: Why I missed a chance to go to a trampoline park
Links:
- Bataan Memorial Death March race info (March 25, 2018)
- Link to Laurel’s story in Colorado Central Magazine
- History.com article about the Bataan Death March in WWII
- Donate to the Wounded Warriors Project
- UNM ROTC program
- CIPA EVVY Awards info
- Volunteer to judge this year’s EVVY Awards submissions
- Laurel’s Amazon Author page
- https://leadvillelaurel.com/writing-tips/
- https://www.facebook.com/LeadvilleLaurel/
- https://twitter.com/LeadvilleLaurel
- Intro/outro voice by Nick McHargue,
Podcast music from Jamendo Royalty Free Music
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