Charles Remillard had a great experience at the Atlanta Marathon Olympic Trials
L-R Dan Lennon and Charles Remillard
Charles Remillard
Former Peru High School Track Star Charles Remillard recalls his Olympic Marathon Trials experience last Saturday in Atlanta. He finished 141st with a time of 2:30:27. His personal best is 2:17:5.
“The US Olympic Marathon Trials weekend for me was overall a surreal weekend that I will never forget. Almost immediately after landing in Atlanta I got to meet up with Dan Lennon and we had a slumber party just like the ones we would have back in high school at the state meets.
The Atlanta Track club did a phenomenal job arranging all the accommodations for the athletes and I also got to spend some short bit quality time with my family, friends and teammates (the good boys of Denver).
Leading up to the race I was nervous because I had been dealing with some injuries and illnesses since the end of December when I had last been home in Peru. However, I got out on the course and the hills of Atlanta did not disappoint. The hills, along with the wind, and my lack of fitness from injury made this the hardest course I have ever run. However, I was able to finish the race, my time was way off my personal best but I am thrilled to have had the experience and share it with a teammate as special as Dan. We then made sure to thoroughly celebrate together that night!”
The Peru Gazettes hopes to hear from Peru’s Dan Lennon soon. He also qualified for the Atlanta trials. He’s very busy preparing for the NYS Bar Exam.
Click here to view the Gazette’s story prior to the trials.
Posted: March 5th, 2020 under Education News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.