One of Our Own in the News, from Dailyspec
"[Runner Larry Williams Takes First Place in Five Events"](http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-sports/2013/08/06/vitff-runner-larry-williams-takes-first-place-five-events) ## Scott Brooks writes: Congratulations, Larry! ## Al Mabry writes: Is that a picture of Larry…or Mark Spitz? ## Jeff Watson writes: Most heartfelt congratulations Larry. It takes a lot to impress me, and I am impressed. ## Larry Williams writes: Thanks to all for the kind words. It was not as much if an accomplishment as it might appear. There were only a few other competitors in my age bracket this year. In some events I was the only one. Getting back in shape (a year ago I was on crutches for over a month) was the real accomplishment as I see it. Stressing and old body and getting back into a training routine was comforting. I had been there before and it felt really good. Just really slow. Adapting, well trying to adapt for the altitude, was a challenge that I failed. My real 'victory' was the joy of competition and meeting other old guys to run/play with. When we lined up for our races we invariably would forget our lane assignments; once we realized that we all really got a good laugh. Happy trails to all.