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Completing 10 Miles in Prep for the Groundhog Marathon

ByTim Nolte
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It was definitely a challenge to get going this morning but I got out and got it done. I may not be hitting any more PRs, but that isn’t my goal anymore. These days it’s all about staying running, encouraging others to keep running, and being committed to continuing to bring clean water to Africa.

Give to clean water in Africa: https://timn.me/HWI2021

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