You all remember Barbara from the blog and newsletter last year: she's the amazing person who while on her route rescued the woman in the woods whose throat had been cut by her son-in-law. The man and his accomplice were hiding in the nearby bushes when Barbara came onto the scene.
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In her early 50's, Barbara decided to take up distance running. Within a year of beginning to train, she was competing in races to raise money for charity.
Earlier this week, Barbara's husband kindly sent us a recent picture of her.
He wrote:
Barbara Pope Rural Letter Carrier of West Blocton, AL. ran in the Mercedes 1/2 Marathon on Feb. 12, 2012 her finish time was 2hrs 28 min 27sec.The proceeds from this event went to Kid One.
Congratulations, Barbara. You continue to inspire us all.
