Top 10 Reasons why you should Run Marathon by the Sea
My family and I are visiting Saint John from Cochrane, Alberta. My Mom (Susan Lawton (maiden name, Johnson)) and Dad (Michael Lawton) are both originally from Saint John. This morning we ran in the Marathon by the Sea. My Dad, two Aunts (Stacey and Jan), sister (Grace) and Dad’s friend (Dr. Tony Reiman) ran the 5 miler. My Mom ran the 1/2 marathon.
While we were running, Tony and I made up a list of “THE Top 10 Reasons why you should do the Marathon by the Sea.” We thought it would be fun to share … here it is.
1. You get to run across the street without looking (while on the race course).
2. You can litter (Gatorade cups picked up later)
3. You get freshly baked pie and freezies.
4. Lots of Gatorade.
5. There is a rock band and DJ.
6. Run three races and get a chain of medals.
7. You get a neat t-shirt.
8. You can set a personal record.
9. It’s very scenic.
10. There’s lots of fans.
Matthew Lawton (age 9)
Cochrane, Alberta
