Sarasota Marathon

Sarasota Marathon - Race with a View

In 2003, I was introduced to the Ironman competition when my son, Bill, called and said "pack your bags; we're going to Hawaii to watch Frank finish the Ironman. Frank, being Bill's former roommate from Washington DC, whom we have known since he attended WVU is quite the adventurer. He looked at a little Sarasota real estate last year while in town for the 2006 Sarasota Marathon.

In 2003, Frank dreamed of his father, a World War II veteran, being at the finish line of the famed Ironman in Kona, HI (he was), and then later that year of accompanying his father at the dedication of the new World War II Memorial (he did). George Fumich, Frank's father, taught him to set his lofty goals and to "never give up" to achieve them. George now rests in Arlington National Cemetery after a full military recognition, and Frank continues to strive for even higher goals.

Yesterday I got an email from Frank stating he will kick off 2007 on January 9 by flying to Argentina to attempt to climb Mt. Aconcagua, located in the Argentine-Chilean Central Andes. Ackon Cahuak, or "Stone Sentinel," one of the Seven Summits (the highest mountain in South America) rises majestically to 23,000 feet and is the highest mountain in the world outside the Himalayas. Frank expects this to be his hardest challenge yet, and since he's completed Ironmans, run 135 miles through Death Valley, 140 miles through the Sahara, climbed the highest mountains on two other continents (Africa and Europe), and recently married his beautiful, Chelsea, we'll be following along for the 14 day climb. 

When you set your goals for 2007, why not register for the 2007 Sarasota Marathon. Frank talks of the view he will see at his finish in Argentina. Our marathon doesn't take 14 days, and you don't have to go as far; yet the Sarasota Marathon does have an incredible view. This year's race will draw 3000+ runners and is sponsored by ABC 7. Mayor Ed Atkins is the Honorary Chairman.

If your 2007 goal is to search for Sarasota waterfront property with a view, contact Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 or send an email with your real estate goals.