Hidden behind the glamor and excitement that surrounds the Olympic Adidas Superstar Femme Rose Marathon Trials are the personal stories of the athletes that made it there. Typically, the media focuses on the success of the top dogs – the men and women that will represent our country on the Nike Air Max 2016 Mujer international stage in Rio. And to their credit, they deserve their place in the spotlight. Sometimes at such prestigious races, the spotlight also shines on other standouts, and at the 2016 Olympic Asics Gel Saga Femme Marathon Trials this included the last place finisher, Chris Barnicle. The story of finishing, even if last, is an intriguing story that the general public can more easily relate to, and it makes for a great Adidas ZX 750 Damen headline. However, some of the most inspiring athlete stories elude the spotlight, and we would like to bring one of these to light. Not only because it’s a touching tale, but also because it hits close to home for us here at Running Warehouse. Nike Air Max 2016 Womens This is the story of the men’s second-to-last place finisher, a true fighter and dear friend of mine, our very own Chris Frias.

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