52 in Saint John

Photographed 18.October.2009 on King Street near where Brenda works and leads running clinics.

Brenda Guitard has been running for most of her life. This year, the 2009 Marathon by the Sea was her 9th Marathon. Her 1st win.

For most people, running 42 kilometers is accomplishment enough. Doing it in 3 hours and 25 minutes is amazing. At the end, most would be looking for some food, relaxation, a little celebrating... maybe a hot bath? Brenda, on the other hand, decided to go back out on the course, find her friend who was running a 1st marathon somewhere around the 24 mile marker, and run alongside her until within site of the finish line.

This January, Brenda will run a Goofy at the Disney Marathon. Except running a Goofy wasn't quite challenging enough, so she added a 5 km run on Friday to make it a Goofy Plus.

And what's a Goofy Plus? 5 km on Friday. 1/2 Marathon on Saturday. Marathon on Sunday.

• She's amazing and very inspirational!!!
  Holly @ 2009-10-20 07:50:53
• wow
  Tim C @ 2009-10-20 08:22:21
• Wow, very cool. That "Goofy" sounds nuts.
  Craig Allen @ 2009-10-20 11:15:47
• That friend that Brenda went back for was me!!! Brenda is an amazing runner and great coach...and she's gonna do great doing the Goofy plus!!
  Dianna L Payne @ 2009-10-21 20:23:39
• Brenda is awesome. She is a wonderful mentor and a very generous coach, especially to newbie runners.
  Paulette Stoddard @ 2009-10-22 21:09:29
• I can't thank Brenda enough for the kindness and generosity she has shown to not only me, but everyone around her. She is a true heart of gold (ummmm legs of gold too!).
  Erin Szumsky @ 2009-10-24 09:44:14
• Brenda's sister is my best friend of 22+ years! Great shot and great accomplishement!
  Lori @ 2009-11-18 12:33:36
• Awesome Brenda! I wish you the best of luck at the Goofy Plus!
  
  I met Brenda through the Running Room -- very inspirational person!
  Greg Grondin @ 2009-12-30 14:26:33
• WOW! still running eh Brenda!!? When will anyone ever be able to catch you?? Keep running, we're watching you.
  Lynda
  Lynda @ 2010-07-23 01:21:16