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that made its community what it was." So what do diehard runners do after meeting such lofty goals? Running a race in each of the seven continents only seems logical. Both Marsha and Steve have already completed marathons in South America, Antarctica, Europe, and of course, North America. The Kouba's have three continents left to conquer and have a spring trip in the works to Jerusalem, which constitutes the continent of Asia. Australia and Africa will follow over the next two years. Fondly recalling the finish in Antarctica, all 40 competitors ran right off the trail to board the plane as inclement weather came blowing in, forcing them back on the long flight to Reagan National Airport. During this race, Steve's first race back after his incident in Delaware, family members, Jessica and Scott, walked the half-marathon route with him. Marsha said the nature was unparalleled to other races as she marveled at seeing the puffins and other Antarctic wildlife along the route. It's a once in a lifetime trip and their memories are the real prize here. Marsha ran the Antarctica race in her mother's honor. Before each marathon Marsha's mother, Colleen Astrike, used to make homemade fig bars and write her notes. Marsha still treasures each of those notes that are tucked away. Marsha's advice to avid runners: cross train. For her, it was a hard lesson to learn, but she has been doing yoga, and in previous years, Pilates, two to three times a week. She said the stretching and core strengthening is complementary to her running regiment. Though Steve credits Marsha's good fortune in running to her being biomechanically correct, Marsha knows that she has been given a gift, and she embraces that spirit. At the seasoned age of 57, Marsha's zest for running and fitness is truly inspirational. Life has thrown the Kouba's a few curve balls, but like in running, Marsha changes up her route every single day and takes it all in stride. CV Williford McCauley Attorney at Law Post Office Box 53606 1308 Fort Bragg Road – Suite 101 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28305 Phone: (910) 401-5900 Facsimile: (910) 401-5901 Wills • Trusts • Corporations Powers of Attorney Limited Liability Companies Estate Settlement & Administration This New Year Stop Wishing And Start Doing If exercise isn't enough to eliminate your stubborn fat then let COOlSCulPTINg help with those exerciseresistance bulges! COOlSCulPTINg is a noninvasive body contouring procedure that freezes and naturally eliminates fat from your body. There are no needles, no special diets, no exercise programs and best of all-no downtime. Developed by Harvard scientists to eliminate fat, COOlSCulPTINg is FDA-cleared, safe and clinically proven. NEW TREATMENT TO TRANSFORMATION PACkAgE: Buy 3 treatments and save $300. You must reference this ad to receive the offer! Plan to attend our COOL NEW YEAR'S EVENT January, 9th 6 - 8pm. RSVP to attend, space is limited! Steven M. Zoellner M.D. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon 20 Memorial Drive Pinehurst, NC 28375 PinehurstPlasticSurgery.com 910.295.1917 0% Interest Financing Programs Also Available Call For A Free Coolsculpting Consultation ONLINE EXTRAS! Visit us online to read more at www.cityviewnc.com CityViewNC.com | 51

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