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FOCUS - JUNE 2015 5 THEY DID IT All three local entrants returned from this Aprils Boston Marathon with feelings of satisfaction having successfully completed the iconic race. But it wasnt easy they agreed. The weather was cold rainy and windy Ben Lariviere reports. Those mightve been the worst conditions Ive ever run a race in. I was hours thawing out adds Rory Scully with a half-smile. Sabrina Hooper faced issues beyond simply braving the elements. A mid-winter concussion had interrupted her training for a month and ultimately produced dire residual effects on race-day. Id been managing my symptoms well until just before Boston she says. At the race the motion of other competitors threw me off so I had to look down most of the time I was running. The event draws thousands of spectators. Rory recalled one specific moment when he felt their impact. Wellesley is a womens college along the route. I could hear the students cheering from a couple miles away and of course it got louder the closer you came. The crowds were phenomenal. Sabrinas husband Dwayne one of those onlookers commented from a different perspective. Boston takes great pride in the race before during and afterward. The people lining the route are truly excited theres a real energy and it doesnt have that big-city atmosphere. I saw blind and amputee runners. Very inspirational. Wicked weather Ben noted wasnt the days only surprise. It was hillier than Id anticipated he says. I wasnt ready for thatbut will be next year Terrain was a factor for Rory as well though not in the most obvious way. Running downhills harder in some respects than going up because youre constantly putting on the brakes. I couldnt walk normally for a few days. After running nearly four hours through adverse conditions Sabrina said she felt good as the race ended. Emotionally exhilarated. And physically sure I was sore but I did have energy at the finish. For Rory the thrill of being part of the Boston Marathon shaped his comment about completing the course. The time seemed to go by very fast. Running that race was truly special. Bens reaction to the finish line blended elation with relief. I felt awesome but at the same time I was glad it was done. Not surprisingly all three made a mini-holiday of their commitment in Massachusetts. We did some sightseeing beforehand Sabrina says. Bostons beautiful and theres so much history there. ...................... Please turn to page 6 Sabrina Hooper Ben Lariviere and Rory Scully. PhotobyJ.PeterHvidsten A follow up from Focus on Scugog April 2015 FOCUS - JUNE 2015 5