While most people enjoyed spending time on their couches on Sunday, Evans Wilson, a former competitive runner, was finishing the Seattle Marathon. It took him 10 hours 55 minutes to complete a course that fellow walkers finished about six hours faster.
What took Wilson significantly longer?
The 62-year-old, who has terminal lung disease, was towing his oxygen tank along with him during the entire walk. Wilson suffers from pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension. His lungs are scarred and over time, it prevents oxygen from being properly absorbed into his blood.
In an effort to raise $50,000 US and awareness, Wilson decided — against his doctor's order — to take part in the walk.
Awesome job @EvansWilson11 You've an inspiration to so many #pfwarriors 💙💚@SeattleMarathon https://t.co/bYITvIwrFf
— @PFFORG
The course was closing down and the official race over when Wilson crossed the finish line with his wife and his oxygen tank in tow.
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— @SuzannePhan
As Wilson and his wife were handed their medals and heard their times, the two were stunned, according to KOMO news. Wilson, from Edmonds, Wash., thought it would take him 14 hours.
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— @SuzannePhan
With the race wrapped up and the hard part over, Wilson was understandably in great spirits, excited that he may not have been the last across the finish line.
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— @SuzannePhan
Man with terminal lung disease finishes marathon towing oxygen tank
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