The Morning Breeze w/ Carolyn McArdle & Cort Johnson

The Morning Breeze w/ Carolyn McArdle & Cort Johnson

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Brighter Side: Bystander Helps Marathoner Finish Race

Marathon Runners close up legs and shoes

Photo: caronwatson / iStock / Getty Images

Here's something that doesn't happen every day.

When Jesús Villanueva attended the Mexico City marathon as a bystander late last month, he had no idea he'd end up helping a runner finish the race.

The 36-year-old ended up giving one of his shoes to Jerry Manzano, one of the marathoners who's shoe had broken.

Not only was Manzano able to complete the race but qualified for the upcoming Boston Marathon - and running with Jesús' shoe, that was two sizes too big!

Read more here.

Listen to the Morning Breeze with Carolyn & Cort talk about it here:


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