How would you react if your significant other popped the question at the end of a race?
. She said yes—and other half-marathoners gathered around to watch and applaud the Minessotian couple’s sweaty love story.Of course, it’s no easy feat to carry a few gels, much less an engagement ring, for the half-marathon distance. Whelan told ABC 5 that he placed the diamond in his fanny pack and guarded it “with his life.” Fortunately, he didn’t drop or lose the ring as the miles rolled on.
Burgess, meanwhile, said that while she hadn’t planned to be sweaty and makeup-free for her engagement, it ended up being “perfect.” “I was just in shock and so happy,” she said. The Tampa half won’t be the last distance the couple tackles together. They’re planning an extended run down the aisle in the form of the Twin Cities Marathon before they officially say “I do” in October.
“In the very next week, god willing, we’ll get married, and the next week after that will be our birthdays—so it will be a very eventful time,” said Whelan.
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