Wesly Ngetich, 34, who won Grandma’s Marathon in 2007 and 2005, was shot through the chest with an arrow during fighting in his hometown, not far from Masai Mara.
Something wonderful about running in Kenya... the history of the worlds great runners combined with the beauty, altitude and mystery of what might be hiding in the predawn graylight keeps the mind alert, senses reaching out and heart beating fast reminding you of life and each precious step in it. Kenya is normally a runner's paradise. Marathon stars are recognized and lifted up nation wide.
They've made huge targets in the current violence and chaos. A number have been injued... now another has been killed. An arrow shot through his chest- seems impossible -out on the trans mara, rural, beautiful and now covered in blood.
Look at the photo- VICTORY! - so quickly slipping away... Life. God opens doors, gives us an opportunity and we give it our best... or not. Wesly, named I'm sure for John Wesley, the great reformer. No clue if Wesly was running to or from the violence... today... we have the opportunity remember Kenya, remember Wesly, to run. We have today. Keep the family of Wesly Ngetich in your prayers. What a waste.
Here's a short video of a day we spent in the trans mara in February, 2007
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