IIAGDTR: Physically Challenged Division at the Cooper River Bridge Run

Monday, May 3, 2010

Physically Challenged Division at the Cooper River Bridge Run - BIG NEWS!

I just got a call from Anna, assistant to my CP Larry Wiley at Floyd Brace.

This Friday, May 7, we are going to meet at the Cooper River Bridge Run office to discuss creating the Physically Challenged Division!

I believe this can become the premier 10k race for disabled athletes due to the incredible organization that would be behind the event. It is a tough course for the able-bodied athlete, and more challenging for the disabled...but we will embrace it and climb higher!

More news as it develops!

2 comments:

madeleineMay 3, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Fantastic news, Richard!!! Thank you for sharing and please keep us posted. Fingers crossed :))))
ReplyDelete
Replies
Richard BlalockMay 3, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Will do Madeleine! I think it will happen, just a matter of coordination. Hope to have good news later on Friday!

Btw, small factoid: my neighbor in Summerville, Marty Long, WON the 2nd CRBR women's division.
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

1. Spring 1963 - School bus runs over foot

2. April 8, 2008 - First surgery: Dwyer osteotomies of first metatarsal and calcaneus, talus debridement, peroneal tendon repairs, holes drilled to promote cartilage growth

3. January 6, 2009 - Discuss amputation with Dr. Ohlson for first time

4. March 18, 2009 - Set date for Ertl amputation surgery

5. April 1, 2009 - First blog post (no joke!)

6. April 14, 2009 - Amputation at 8 a.m.

7. April 17, 2009 - Move to Roper Rehab

8. April 21, 2009 - Home Sweet Home

9. April 27, 2009 - Stitches removed

10. May 4, 2009 - Return to work (Jen drives me)

11. May 11, 2009 - Drove self to work

12. June 10 , 2009 - 8-week followup w/ doc & CP

13. June 12, 2009 - Crutched into work (out of chair!)

14. July 6, 2009 - First prosthesis

15. July 29,2009 - Walking without crutches

16. August 14, 2009 - Rode bike

17. September 1, 2009 - 5 month checkup, bone bridge declared healed, no more doc appts.

18. September 26, 2009 - One mile continuous run: I am a runner again.

19. October 25, 2009 - 21 miles for week

20. November 14, 2009 - First race post-op: Conway Rivertown Races, 8k, 2nd in AG!

21. February 26, 2010 - Running prosthesis: Blackbird in temp socket

22. April 14, 2010 - 1 Year Ampiversary

23. May 15, 2010 - First race in Jato, my running blade

24. Sept. 11, 2010 - First half marathon

25. Nov. 14, 2010 - 20 mile long run DONE!

26. Dec. 5, 2010 - 50 mile training week

27. Jan. 15, 2011 - First amputee marathon (Charleston, SC)

28. Nov. 20, 2011 - 60 mile training week, first since 2004

29. Feb. 7, 2012 - arthroscopic meniscectomy left knee

30. April 15, 2013 - Boston Marathon

Races/Events As Amputee

April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon (race stopped)
Nov. 5, 2011 Savannah Marathon (half) 2:04:42 76/268 AG
July 2, 2011 Hannibal Cannibal (MO) 1:06:21 9/15 AG
May 28, 2011 All American 5k - PTC Georgia 25:31 8/21 (AG 10 yr)
April 9, 2011 Eagle Endurance Almost 9 Miler Trail Run
April 2, 2011 Cooper River Bridge Run 10k 51:58
March 17, 2011 Catch the Leprechaun 5k 25:36
March 12, 2011 Flowertown Festival 5k 26:09
January 15, 2011 Charleston Marathon 6:00:26
December 11, 2010 Kiawah Half Marathon 1:56:02
Nov 25, 2010 Turkey Day Run 5k 25:41 (watch)
Nov. 6, 2010 James Island Connector 10k 52:33
Oct. 24, 2010 Myrtle Beach Mini (Half) Marathon 1:59:34
Oct. 2, 2010 LT Dan 5k 25:44
September 19, 2010 Kiawah Triathlon (10k in relay) 53:21
Sept. 11, 2010 Francis Marion Dirt Dash Half Marathon 2:20:30
May 31, 2010 Bolder Boulder 10k 59:24
May 15, 2010 Windsor Hill Hawk Trot 5k: 25:51
April 22, 2010 iFive:K (5k): 27:37
March 27, 2010 Cooper River Bridge Run 10k: 54:42
March 17 - 20, 2010 Getting2Tri National ParaTriathlon Training Camp
March 13, 2010 Flowertown Festival Races 10K: 59:00
February 6, 2010 Save the Light 5k: 28:08 3rd AG
Jan. 30, 2010 Charlie Post Classic 5k: 29:20 2nd AG
Jan. 16, 2010 Riverfront Festival of Races 5k: 28:07 2nd AG
Dec. 12, 2009 Presbyterian Hospital Jingle Jog 5k: 29:42
Nov. 26, 2009 Turkey Day 5k: 31:10 (est.)
Nov. 14, 2009 Conway Riverwalk 8k: 52:18 2nd AG

IIAGDTR

Monday, May 3, 2010

Physically Challenged Division at the Cooper River Bridge Run - BIG NEWS!

2 comments:

Tweet IIAGDTR!

StatCounter