I don't mean to be the bearer of more sad news... but today's event was really a shocker for me. One of my good running partners (Jim) for the past 3+ years unexpectedly passed away in his sleep early this morning (approx 4-5am). According to his wife, he suffered a heart attack. Jim just turned 50 a few months ago.
I just can't believe my friend Jim is gone! It was just yesterday morning at 6am, a group of us met at Woodbridge High School, and we started out on the BackBay trail for our long Saturday morning run. Jim ran really strong for the entire run with no issues. As a matter of fact, he has been training very well lately and posted a really good race time at the Disneyland half marathon earlier this month. Jim was on his way back to being in top prime shape as he was over 2 years ago. Yesterday morning's run was just another typical weekend run for us. How could things end up this way???
I will truly miss my running partner on my future runs. Eventhough our "race to glory" ended abruptly today, he will always be in my thoughts and memories. Jim, on behalf of our running group, we wish you well on your new journey. You will be missed :(
1 comment:
nicely said.
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