FIRST-TIME MARATHONERS

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Mike Luessen

Wednesday, October 14, 1998

Mike Luessen | ZOOM |

Name: Mike Luessen, 38, of Villa Hills, husband and father of three.

Occupation: Geologist.

Running experience: Runs three to four times a week. Has done a 15K and 10K.

Goal: To finish.

Why run a marathon? "I have always enjoyed a challenge, and for unknown reasons, have always had the demented tendency to get the most pleasure from what may appear to be wretched conditions or circumstances . . . I view a marathon as a test of my resolve."

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