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    World Record holder Jefferson the Dog does it again

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    Karen Karnis
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    In the November 2010 print edition of iRun, we mentioned how Peter Donato set a new Guinness World Record for “fastest marathon in a mascot suit” by running the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon as MyNextRace.com mascot Jefferson the Dog.

    The fine folks at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic heard about the record and invited him to Florida to try his hand – err, paw – at a different distance, and to escape the snow, Donato was more than happy to oblige.  The challenge?  Run a half marathon in under 2 hours in heat, humidity, and a 25-pound fuzzy dog suit that includes a giant head that can’t come off during the race.

    Jefferson didn’t disappoint, finishing in 1:59:12. Donato describes the event as “the 2nd most stupid thing I have ever done.”

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlCvPTNeNRI

    Jefferson the dog running the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

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    Karen Karnis
    A runner for just over four years, Karen has already completed a marathon, two half marathons and a variety of 5k and 10k races. She describes her first marathon - the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon last September - as "a nightmare." However, she met a very interesting person in the process - a man named Sydney who was running his 152nd marathon! Although the race didn't go as well as planned for Karen or Sydney, he showed her that no matter how experienced a runner you are, you can still have a bad day. "Does that mean we shouldn't bother to prepare, or maybe just shouldn't bother at all? Of course not!" says Karen. "In the end, it is what we make it." We like her optimism!

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