77-year-old priest finishes Milwaukee Marathon without taking a single step
It was the perfect Sunday for more than 2,000 people to take part in the 37th Annual Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon.
Posted — UpdatedOne of the athletes was 77 years old, and finished without taking a single step.
It was with the help of a handcycle.
Father Dale Grubba found a unique switch to handcycling after running 63 marathons. This includes 11 in Boston and 18 in New York.
The Princeton, Wisconsin Catholic Priest found running to be a great outlet.
He tried his first marathon when he turned 40 and never quit. He hopes it serves as inspiration.
"I don't think about my age if i thought about my age, I probably wouldn't be able to do it you know. I never thought much about my age," said Father Dale Grubba, Milwaukee Lakefront Marathoner.
The first place male runner was from Madison with a time of 02:31:47.
The top female runner was from Shorewood. Jenny Zwagerman finished in less than three hours.
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