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An InSport Local Legend has an inspirational story to tell of triumph and human spirit. These are the people who inspire us, and they were nominated and chosen for many different reasons. Read on, and find out for yourself why these people are truly standouts in their local communities.
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Don Jacobs
Redding, CA
Don started running in 1975 when he became a Game Warden for the State of California as a way to stay in shape, as he patrolled in a vehicle. Don had never run before this time. As years passed he became more interested in running and started entering local races, up to and including half marathons. In 1999, he represented his Department in the Police Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, in the half marathon which ended inside the 1912 Olympic Stadium in front of the King and Queen. Don then ran his first marathon for the Leukemia Society, Sacramento Chapter at the Vancouver International and did a sub four at the age of 53. This led him to three more marathons and even a couple of Ultras.
>> READ Don's Story
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Patsy Dorsey
Santa Barbara, CA
"I quit smoking back in March of '83. I wanted a cigarette so badly I went absolutely berserk. I took off running and ran up down the block. That killed my cigarette craving and I thought this is something I can do so every day after work I would run a little bit."
>> READ Patsy's Story
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Joe Brinkmann
Cincinnati, OH
Joe is 42 years old, but has only been running for nine years. In that time he has completed eight marathons, including Boston twice. He spent four years as a coach with the Joints in Motion program, coaching over 250 people for marathons. Now he helps coach at the Running Spot store training programs, including over 60 people for the 2005 Flying Pig Marathon.
>> READ Joe's Story
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