Columbus marathoner shows ‘grit’ through pain, goes the distance in Ultra run
Colorado County has been home to many extraordinary citizens who have done and achieved many unprecedented feats. The accomplishments from current-day residents or from those who called these towns home in their youth have left an impressive history amongst the small towns of Texas. In terms of athletic feats, there may be few in the county’s history that can boast the caliber of accomplishment that one Columbus woman secured at the turn of the new year. Katy Bell is a long-time marathon runner who had already done incredible things in the sport before signing herself up for the SnowDrop Ultra, a beast unlike anything she had done prior. The registered nurse, who celebrates her 50th birthday in the coming months, took on the 100-mile race that allows contestants up to 55 hours to complete. Through muddy terrain and a pain that developed early on, Kathy Bell battled on and accomplished what many would fail by finishing the race with plenty of time to spare.
02/01/2023 12:00 AM
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