The Buenos Aires marathon on Sunday 4th of November was completed by the five members of Gateway Argentina all of whom finished faster than Katie Holmes! People Magazine reported that Katie Holmes finished the NYC marathon on the same weekend in a respectable 5 hours 29 minutes.
Gateway Argentina's 2007 team hailed from four countries and three continents, representing Brasil, Mexico, Holland, and the USA.
Eva, from The Netherlands, completed her first marathon in an impressive 4.30, despite being approximately one foot shorter than Katie Holmes. She credits her success to her practice runs between Boca and River stadium and her Brazilian trainer Somulo. Soumlo ran an impressive race as well, and was the first member of Team Gateway Argentina to cross the finish line.
Victor, who works in tourism promotion for the Mexican embassy, decided to join the Team Gateway Argentina and run his first marathon less than 12 hours before the race began. Victor finished in just over 5 hours. He credits the Chivas for his perseverance.
Fueled by soya patties, pizza and raisins, the speedy Texan, Discovery, finished two entire hours faster than Katie Holmes, in 3.37.
Gateway Argentina's Laurel Lichty reports, "power snacks are very important when running for hours at a time, the un-pitted prunes were a 'sopresa' (surprise)." Laurel completed the race in 4.50. The Buenos Aires marathon was Laurel's fourth marathon, having last completed the London marathon in 2005.
She ran an impressive "Southern Hemisphere" race without training. She would like to thank the Beastie Boys and her Ipod shuffle for their undying support, without which she may not have rounded mile 20.
Team Gateway Argentina runners and fans enjoyed a lovely post marathon Sunday brunch on the terrace of The Drink Gallery on Arce and Chenaut in Las Cañitas. Many thanks to our Mexican, North American and Ecuadorian fans for their handmade signs and enthusiastic 'abrazos' (hugs) at the finish line.
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3 comments:
Next year we'll wear matching tshirts.
Who's up for representing Gateway Argentina in the Rio de Janeiro Marathon in June?
¡ Perfecto! Rio de Janeiro Maraton en junio, Claro !
¿ Porque no ? Yes, and a dedicated Gateway Argentina team marathon trainer.
That's fantastic!
So you can join our running team here in Rio de Janeiro!
And you don't have to be worried about places to stay.
You guys are my guests in the wonderful city (cidade maravilhosa)!
=o)
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