That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success.
They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life is.
- Kara Goucher
This was my first year ever to participate in the famous Bolder Boulder 10k of Boulder, Colorado. I must say, I was a bit nervous at first, but with a cross country past, I knew I had nothing to worry about. Something about that High School sport brought me to realize so much more about life. It's taught me to believe in myself, and that with hard work and dedication, I can do anything I wish to do.
Before the run, it's always the nervous butterflies, scrambling to make sure your shoes are tied in double knots, and that last deep breath. But as you begin to run, all that worry slips away. Running my first Bolder Boulder with two amazing friends, amongst 52,000 other runners, was an event I will cherish forever. Through the gorgeous landscape, with screaming fans on every side of the street, I realized how truly lucky I am. How lucky I am to live in such a beautiful state, to have such amazing friends by my side every step of the way, and to have two legs and a healthy heart to allow me to run.
Sign me up for next year!
He looks so sweet and innocent, laying in the warm sunlight, dreaming about whatever little puppies dream about. However, after this week, I'm not sure I would describe Remi as sweet and innocent.
On Monday, Remi decided to play with the one and only dog in the whole dog park that should have been off limits. By the time Remi decided he had had enough pouncing around, he trotted his way to me, covered in blood. As some of you may know, blood freaks me out. So you can imagine my reaction. The owner must have quickly noticed as he ran up to me and explained how he had tried to clip his 5 month old puppy's nails, but happened to cut a little too close. Instead of keeping his bleeding dog at home, the puppy was running free around the dog park, with Remi. My water fearing dog was not easy to bathe afterwards.
Growing up in a small town, it's easy to know everyone you pass by. I've known the Rinn family for some time, as I worked under Jenn during my summer job throughout my college years. There wasn't a day I remember that she didn't wave hello as she drove by, or asked each of my coworkers how they were doing, or simply have a smile on her face. I knew her and her husband had two absolutely adorable little boys, and were soon expecting a little girl on the way.
Baby Miranda Photo Credit: Dancing Cloud Photography