Mark S. i wanted to take a mo...

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I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for all the support and encouragement you've given me over the course of this training cycle. Unfortunately, I won't be able to run Wineglass. My wife has been hospitalized since Tuesday night with a very bad infection that was found when she went in for kidney stones. Family comes first, and there will be more races. I'm not sure what I'll run or when, but I'll figure that out once we get through this. Right now I just need to do all I can for her and take care of our daughter.

8 months ago

  • Melissa R J.
    Melissa R J.
    Melissa R J.

    Oh no Mark!! I am So sorry to hear about your wife! I will absolutely keep her in my prayers!! And, for you also as you care for Charley. I hope she is out of the hospital and home with you very soon. God bless you for being such a sweet, loving husband!!! I believe God will give you another chance to BQ! I'm so proud of you Mark!!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Monica M.
    Monica M.
    Monica M.

    I'm so sorry you won't make your race :( you've trained so hard! You rock! I hope your wife gets well soon!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Mike K.
    Mike K.
    Mike K.

    Life is so unpredictable - so sorry to hear this news - you are a champion in our eyes - this is another teachable moment you're coaching for all of us that there are more important things in life than running a race. Take care of everyone

    8 months ago • Like

  • Tammie K.
    Tammie K.
    Tammie K.

    I'm just so glad that she is getting slowly better.Family always comes first.Praying for you guys! Tough about the race but the hay is in the barn .Life is funny some times because we don't see the whole picture.

    8 months ago • Like

  • Russell H.
    Russell H.
    Russell H.

    Really good everything goes well with her. Best of luck in everything.

    8 months ago • Like

  • Linda H.
    Linda H.
    Linda H.

    A life coach as well as a running coach. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    8 months ago • Like

  • Katie S.
    Katie S.
    Katie S.

    You made the right decision, and your best race is yet to come! :) Hope she feels better really soon!

    8 months ago • Like

  • Caron
    Caron
    Caron

    Scary news Mark. Hope she is recovering quickly. Yes..there are always more races and you will be there:)

    8 months ago • Like

  • Kelly A.
    Kelly A.
    Kelly A.

    It's times like these that really test what we are made of. And you, my friend, are amazing. BQ will come, and it will be so sweet when it does.

    8 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Mark S.
    Mark S.
    Mark S.

    You guys are awesome! Your words mean a great deal to me. I'm just so happy that Tracey improved enough to be released this afternoon. She still has a little more to go, but at least she's home. We're all so happy for that.

    8 months ago • Like • 2 people

  • Erin S.
    Erin S.
    Erin S.

    You're a good dad & great husband! :)

    8 months ago • Like

  • Naomi H.
    Naomi H.
    Naomi H.

    I haven't been on here in awhile...Sorry to hear about this news, yet so glad that your wife is doing better to be sent home with the family. Take care.

    8 months ago • Like

  • Doug C.
    Doug C.
    Doug C.

    Mark, I hope all is well with your wife and that she has a speedy recovery.

    8 months ago • Like