Katelynn Hoag's Marathon Story

On February 17th 2007, Katelynn Hoag qualified to run in the 55 meter Hurdles at the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships. Unfortunately the meet was on the same weekend as the South Glens Falls Marathon Dance. This made for a tough decision. Especially seeing Katelynn is a senior and it was her first and last chance to run for an Indoor State Championship. As parents we told Katelynn we would support her in whatever decision she made, but that it was her decision to make.  Her final decision was to give up her spot in the Championships to help the people of our community. She said “Seeing the joy on the faces of the people the Marathon Dance helps is more important than anything I would accomplish at the Championships.” I am proud of my daughter for the decision she made. I know it was a very hard choice. Katelynn has taught me a few things this year. One of which is, it’s not always about “Me”. I hope some of the people who read this will learn the same things I have. After all there are more important things in life.