Write a commentAside her father, Eric Seyse, Chizaram weathers the single digit temps and finishes the 7.8 mile course!
On the 40th Anniversary Tourathon, Feb. 8th, we are proud to have had the first 5-year-old to enter the race along with her father Eric, who has been a first place finisher in several Winona Forest Tourathons!
Chizaram Seyse, of Scotia, NY, has been on skis since she was 1-year-old and mastering 5K courses since she was about 4, and she loves it! She is a member of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League and trains at her local ski area, Maple Ski ridge.
A 12.5K is almost 8 miles and the course is a challenge for most adult beginners let alone a 5 year old! For 3 hours 49 minutes and 13 seconds, Chizaram persevered, never thought about quitting, even when she was tired and cold, and crossed the finish line! What an inspiration to other young children to see this little girl take the challenge and finish proudly!
### About Winona Forest Recreation Association
Home to the Winona Forest Cross Country Ski Tourathon, the Tourathon now boasts participation of people ranging age 5 to 75!!! Winona Forest trails groomed for cross country skiing are some of the best trails in the north country! The Winona Forest Recreation Association is a non-profit committed to providing awesome recreational opportunities to outdoor adventurous people. We build trails, groom trails, and put on awesome events. Get more info at http://www.winonaforest.com/
