Ann Arbor News letter to the editor
Bikers, drivers and pedestrians may be duking it out, but apparently there is peace between runners and drivers, as is evidenced by this letter.
"Runner thanks driver, volunteers for their help
"I recently ran the Ann Arbor/Dexter 10K race. It was my first time and I was unsure of the drop-off locations for the starting line. About 10 minutes before the start of the race, I realized I was at the 5K start. In a panic, I asked local volunteers to help me get to the 10K starting line.
"An officer pointed me in the direction of a volunteer with a car. Another volunteer and his wife passed me and overheard my request for a ride. Without a moment's hesitation, he offered to drive me to the starting line. On the way, he made wonderful conversation about the history of the race, his family members who have ran the past races, and the area metroparks. Not once did he mention that I may not make it in time or imply that this was an inconvenience to him.
"Not only did he manage to calm my frazzled nerves, but he got me to the starting line just in time - and without breaking any driving laws! I jumped out of his car without asking his name and I never saw him after the race. I would like to send a sincere thank you to this man for going out of his way to help me. The entire team of volunteers seemed to do an excellent job at making sure this event went smoothly. Thank you, volunteers! We could not have done it without you.
Jennifer L. Rowley, Ypsilanti
"Runner thanks driver, volunteers for their help
"I recently ran the Ann Arbor/Dexter 10K race. It was my first time and I was unsure of the drop-off locations for the starting line. About 10 minutes before the start of the race, I realized I was at the 5K start. In a panic, I asked local volunteers to help me get to the 10K starting line.
"An officer pointed me in the direction of a volunteer with a car. Another volunteer and his wife passed me and overheard my request for a ride. Without a moment's hesitation, he offered to drive me to the starting line. On the way, he made wonderful conversation about the history of the race, his family members who have ran the past races, and the area metroparks. Not once did he mention that I may not make it in time or imply that this was an inconvenience to him.
"Not only did he manage to calm my frazzled nerves, but he got me to the starting line just in time - and without breaking any driving laws! I jumped out of his car without asking his name and I never saw him after the race. I would like to send a sincere thank you to this man for going out of his way to help me. The entire team of volunteers seemed to do an excellent job at making sure this event went smoothly. Thank you, volunteers! We could not have done it without you.
Jennifer L. Rowley, Ypsilanti
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