Aurelio Rodriguez and Ricardo Gonzalez will run in Peru on April 10
From left to right: Ricardo González, Alejandro González, director of COMUDE and Aurelio Márquez. Photo: Sofía Medeles
Sofía Medeles (Ajijic).- Two of Ajijic’s own, Aurelio Márquez Rodríguez «Nano» and Ricardo González González «Chicles,» will compete in the international race Ultra Machu Picchu, in Peru, on April 10, 2022.
For Ricardo, 63 years old and with 25 years of running experience, this race is one of many he has run abroad. For Aurelio however, who is 27 years old and has been running for three years, this is the first one he will participate in outside of Mexico. Both will run 30 kilometers; Aurelio «Nano» in the free category and Ricardo «Chicles» in the 60 to 64 years old category.
To support Aurelio with travel expenses, the Corredores Unidos (Runners United) group organized a race last Sunday, March 6, which attracted more than 90 people in the streets of Ajijic. There was also a fair to help raise funds.
For his part, Ricardo González said that he makes a point of putting money aside, so that every two years he can participate in an international race, the last one being in Argentina in 2019.
«On many occasions I have invited different runners to accompany me to international races but Nano (Aurelio) is the first one who showed interest. I invited him because he is one of the best that the town currently has and I like the runners to meet, go out together, meet other good people and make friends,» said Ricardo.
This being his first race abroad, Aurelio admitted he is nervous, but said he will do his best to give a good performance. He also believes that part of growing as a runner is meeting and competing with people better than he is, who motivate him to improve.
Alejandro Gonzalez Gonzalez, the head of the Municipal Sports Council (COMUDE) Ajijic, said he was willing to support local athletes who show promise, regardless of the sport they practice.
In particular, he noted that the construction of the track at the Unidad Deportiva, located in La Floresta, is continuing so that runners will soon have a safe space to practice.
Ricardo requested that family members of athletes make an effort to support and motivate them in their careers. To the public in general, he reminded them that practicing sports develops good habits in people, such as discipline, saving, healthy eating, etc.
Aurelio invited young people to take up running, and to surround themselves with people who have the same interests in order to feel supported and motivated.
For those who wish to support the runners, donations can be made at the Ajijic delegation.
Translated by Rebecca Zittle
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