The Pittsburgh Tribune Review, my paper of choice when in the burgh, ran a nice article on a former high school classmate, Rachel Librecht, who died in a car accident earlier this year, and people running for her in this year's Pittburgh Marathon.

"It was hard to lose Rachel," said Ondriezek, who will participate in the 5K run. "She was my health buddy. We used to talk about working out and running. She motivated me to run. I owe this to her for all she did for me."

Librecht, a Montour High School and Gannon University graduate who was the all-time leading scorer for the Montour girls soccer team, did a lot for many people.

That is why 53 individuals -- family, and friends from Seneca Valley -- will be running today because Librecht planned to run in the relay. One of her grade school friends, Amy Zupko, will take Librecht's spot on the relay.

Librecht had talked about running today for the past year. She also planned on her team winning. Librecht's boyfriend, Justin Police of Kennedy Township, said some people asked him to take her place, but he wanted to keep it the way she wanted it -- four women.

"When Rachel would come into a room, everyone would smile because she smiled," Police said. "We would be in the mall and kids would go out of their way to say 'Hi, Miss L.' We want to keep that memory alive."