Submitted / TPI Robert Oliver crosses the finish line at the Detriot, Michigan International Marathon he particpated in. He noted this being his favorite race he's competed in.
Submitted / TPI Alexander City's Robert Oliver poses with his race bib before competing in the Louisville, Kentucky marathon. He plans to compete in a marathon in all 50 states.
Following Robert Oliver’s bariatric surgery in June 2023, he had a simple goal for himself — keep the weight off. He initially started with short walks, aiming to progress to running a full 5K.
“I've always wanted to run, but everyone knows, man, I was real heavy set as a child, growing up and everything,” Oliver said. “I wanted to do these things people always talked about, people always talked about running a 5K, completing a 5K and I never knew what a 5k was until I started doing my research. And then I was like, ‘OK, so a 5k is 3.1 miles,’ and so, and I tried to go out after high school and all that, and I was gonna be like, I want to do one of these 5K events.”
Submitted / TPI Robert Oliver crosses the finish line at the Detriot, Michigan International Marathon he particpated in. He noted this being his favorite race he's competed in.
Submitted / TPI Alexander City's Robert Oliver poses with his race bib before competing in the Louisville, Kentucky marathon. He plans to compete in a marathon in all 50 states.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Elmore County in east central Alabama...
Northwestern Lee County in east central Alabama...
Southern Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 208 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Camp Hill, Eclectic, Southern Lake Martin, Still Waters Resort,
Martin Dam, Eastern Lake Martin, Kowaliga Bridge, Liberty City,
Western Lake Martin, Blue Creek Marina, Yates Reservoir, Maxwell
Gunter Recreation Area, Reeltown, Susannah Crossing, Yates Dam,
Roxana and Central.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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