Crossing The Finish Line
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Ran The Hot Cider Hustle – Grand Rapids 5K

ByTim Nolte Updated on
Run the Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle 5k on Nov. 11th. All participants get Long Sleeve quarter zip, hot cider, caramel apple and finishers mug! Use #HotCiderHustle to share your photos! Complete, up to date, event information found at http://michiganruns.com/ Source: Hot Cider Hustle – Grand Rapids 5K Walker, Michigan, United States of America
Who Wins A Marathon?

Who Wins A Marathon?

ByTim Nolte
As I continue to reflect on my marathon, and look ahead to future runs, I thought this was a timely article. I’m always encouraged by the words of more experienced runners. I am honored to have finished something that most people in the world never will. Sometimes the Marathon Wins, but That’s the Point | Runner’s World
Running
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Moving On From A Marathon…It’s Really Not About Me

ByTim Nolte
So today is the 2nd day since completing the marathon, and unfortunately I find myself in more of a discouraged state than in celebration of my accomplishment. There are many things going through my head, many thoughts that cause me to be more disappointed with marathon Sunday. Nothing played out like I had hoped. I ended up coming in behind most of all the other marathon runners from our group despite leading the pack throughout training. I didn’t get to cross the finish line with my running partner, or my kids. I ended up walking most of the last 4.5 miles. I ended up going to the medical aid tent after crossing the finish line. I have no photo of me crossing the finish line….
Completed My First Marathon…
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Completed My First Marathon…

ByTim Nolte
Today was a pretty big day for me. I completed my first ever marathon. It was a tough day, with the down pouring rain, wind gusts of 20 some miles per hour, and getting cramps in my legs that slowed me down, I ended the race pretty discouraged. Not to mention I ended up having to be taken to the medic tent after crossing the finish line, which was something my running partner and I had talked about not wanting to have happen to us. Let’s just say it was a pretty humbling experience. I’m so thankful for all of the encouragement from the many Hope Water International runners the kept encouraging me on the way to the finish line. I especially appreciate Ron Bussa and Nick…
Final Training Run

Final Training Run

ByTim Nolte
A day late on posting this. Better late than never, right? It’s hard to imagine that I’m only a couple of days away from the marathon. I so appreciate this guy training with me these past many weeks. Looking forward to hitting the next milestone and crossing the finish line together.
Helping Bring Clean Water to 21,250 People

Helping Bring Clean Water to 21,250 People

ByTim Nolte
https://www.facebook.com/HopeWaterIntl/photos/a.1946082318957561.1073741828.1945489645683495/2042178912681234/ Our organization is so close to reaching our goal and being able to bring clean water to 21,250 people in Africa. I’m still $780 away from hitting my goal before the Grand Rapids Marathon on October 15th. I hope there are those that would be willing to partner with me to bring clean water to those that need it. Donate Today!