What started out as a hobby for two members of the Alexander City Police Department has grown into something much bigger. Despite ACPD officer Jesse Bolt and detective Robert Oliver starting their running journeys separately, the two banded together to run a marathon in Mississippi, and are now planning to run a marathon in all 50 states.
While Bolt has spent a large chunk of her life running, Oliver developed a love for running. Nonetheless, the two have channeled their energy into this hobby to accomplish their overall goal.
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