The running race season has arrived with a bang!
Even though it meant getting up at 4:30 a.m., my running
buddy Dave Klibbe and I journeyed to Boulder on Monday, May 27, to once again
join 50,000 others to run around the town in the 41st running of the
Bolder Boulder 10k. At that early hour, both of us wondered just why we were
doing this, but a few hours later, we knew. You can’t help having a good time
at this event so well organized and so wholeheartedly supported by its
community.
On the Thursday a.m. following, I took a 6 a.m. flight to
Albany, NY headed for the 41st running of Freihofers Run for Women,
on June 1, another of my favorite races. This one is a 5k—I know, a long way to
go to run 3.1 miles-- but I’ve gone enough times now that it is like a reunion
of old friends This too, is a community event that draws 3,000 women, some of
them hot shot runners from across the country. I so appreciate the fact that
they keep inviting me. I think it may be because I’m there to prove that indeed,
running is a lifetime sport!
I had a whole day to explore Albany the day after the race,
a real treat. So many historic buildings plus a beautiful waterfront along the
Hudson River.
Two special races in five days. I’m done for a while. Back
to weeding the garden, painting the porch and a leisurely jog or two around the
neighborhood.
Headquarters for the State University of New York
Carmen, Edie and Libby in Albany
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