In perhaps the most remarkable Marist Alumni Running performance ever, Mike Rolek (class of 2008) finished second at Sunday's Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, Pa., in an eye-popping time of 2:23:07. This was Mike's first try at the marathon, and he really nailed it!
What makes Mike's second-place finish all the more remarkable is that just a few months ago (mid-May, to be exact), he was on crutches with a foot injury. He trained hard over the summer to get himself in this condition, but I must admit that this blows me away. I had figured a sub-2:30 for the first time would have been nice. Amazing job, BRO!
Marist Running alum Mike Melfi (class of 1999) finished fourth at Steamtown in 2:33:05. It was a disappointing run for Melfi, who felt he was in sub-2:30 shape. An ill-timed upper respiratory infection slowed him down. That's the thing about the marathon; you can train hard for it, but there is much luck involved, too.
But again, it's a lot more than luck that gets you to the finish line of a 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 23 minutes, 7 seconds. Mike Rolek earned every step of it, and he has started a new chapter of his running career in grand style. NICELY DONE!!!!
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Awesome Race!
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