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| Greg Focht runs with his team during the Beaver Stadium Run |
Greg Focht, a 47
year old Special Olympics PA – Centre County athlete, took part in his first 5K
this weekend during the 2013 Beaver Stadium Run. He has never run before in his life, but was
proud to take part in the event when his first pair of running shoes were
sponsored by Rapid Transit Shoes.
Motivated to
begin running after he saw his fellow athletes participate in the 2012 Special
Olympics PA Summer Games Torch Run at Penn State University, Greg trained vigorously
for the Beaver Stadium Run with Kathie Mayo, a Centre County program volunteer.
Within months of training, Greg reduced
his 3-mile time by 17 minutes.
In addition to
recently completing his journey to “finish at the fifty” on Sunday, Greg will
be inducted into the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Hall of Fame in May where many
of his other Special Olympics accomplishments will be recognized.
Greg continues to
train today and is becoming an icon around the community. Perhaps we will see him participate in the
2013 Summer Games Torch Run? Only time
will tell.
An estimated 3,700
runners and walkers of all ages and abilities took part in the Fourth Annual
Beaver Stadium 5K /1 Mile Family Fun Walk at Penn State University on Sunday,
April 21, 2013 raising more than $360,000!
Thanks are extended to Greg for his involvement!
View the below video of Greg Participating in the Run!
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