I've been doing some Internet research to find as many "Valvathoners" as I can. This list is in chronologial order based on their first marathon.
Les B
Simon G
Vince O (Oldest at age 63)
Stephanie L (8) (4 of them in 2004)
Mark W (2)
Helal S
Ron P (2) (AVR and Pacemaker)
Kathleen S
John N (Fastest 4:07) (Ross Procedure)
Tom H
John B
Stephanie and Kathleen were both 27 (youngest) for their first marathons.
I'm suspect that there are more.
If anyone knows of any others, please let me know.
I also found a fellow named Chris D with an interesting story. Chris ran marathons in the 2:30's in his younger years. He mentions his "valve surgery" in a "Runner's Word" article about the 2004 Salt Lake City Marathon. I don't think that he ran it. He owns it! His company also purchased the Las Vegas Marathon and is expanding into other running and triathalon venues.
Les B
Simon G
Vince O (Oldest at age 63)
Stephanie L (8) (4 of them in 2004)
Mark W (2)
Helal S
Ron P (2) (AVR and Pacemaker)
Kathleen S
John N (Fastest 4:07) (Ross Procedure)
Tom H
John B
Stephanie and Kathleen were both 27 (youngest) for their first marathons.
I'm suspect that there are more.
If anyone knows of any others, please let me know.
I also found a fellow named Chris D with an interesting story. Chris ran marathons in the 2:30's in his younger years. He mentions his "valve surgery" in a "Runner's Word" article about the 2004 Salt Lake City Marathon. I don't think that he ran it. He owns it! His company also purchased the Las Vegas Marathon and is expanding into other running and triathalon venues.