The great thing about running events is the inspiration from all ages. It doesn’t matter if you are participating as an elite runner or out there walking. Each and every one of you has a story to share, and I am fortunate enough to not only meet you, but get to know your stories. As The Great Candy Run, we are all about sweetness — and more than just the confectionery type. We are about you, the amazing participants who inspire us daily.
First I have to introduce you to Larry, 69 years old, who started doing marathons at age 53. In his 16 years of running he has done over 1,300 marathons — averaging about 82 a year — and has run some 34,000+ miles. Second is my good friend Eddie Lyons, one of the nicest and most personable people I know; you can find him almost every weekend running, always with a smile. And third, all the young runners — I’m always impressed to see so much great youth out there being active and having fun.
I’ve been so inspired by these stories that I plan to feature some of our sweetly inspirational fans and participants from time to time. So whether you are young or old, a walker or runner, you too can Run Sweet. Sweetcerely, Lonnie