Exceptional Racers at North Shore Inline Marathon

No matter what you think, you don't have to be Captain America to finish the Northshore Inline Marathon.

"It's an event just about anyone can do and enjoy," said Executive Director Chuck Carlberg.

Carlberg says that's exactly what makes this marathon so fun. He gets to see all kinds of people outside and having fun--no mater what their age or skill level.

Eyewitness News Reporter Cassie Limpert skated the half-marathon, but was nervous she wouldn't be able to finish it. She says the best part was the people she met along the race. She met people who have faced tremendous obstacles, and still never lost faith that they could cross the finish line.

Like 79 year old Steve Chantelois, for example. Steve has been skating the inline half marathon for nine years. He says its tough to do at his age, but well worth it because he is setting an example for younger people.

Perhaps even more impressive is the blind man who traveled from Norway to skate the inline marathon for his tenth time.

"Anything is possible as long as you want to do it," said Tore Henreksen. He looks past his disability and focuses on the sport he loves. He says being blind is not going to hold him back.

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