Great race this morning! We live in a very special place if you haven't realized it.
I heard over and ever again on the course today how beautiful this part of Alabama is and how pretty the trail is and how lucky we are to have it.
I was running a stretch on the trail, realizing how blessed I am to be out of the boot and while a little slower I am at least getting to be out there.
I was thinking about all the wonderful people who helped to make a fantastic event. The great parents and grandparents who were volunteering their time for the race. The Elkmont police, Donnie Joe Johns, and the Sheriff's Department for coming out. The clubs from school and the Ardmore track team for working the water stops. The sponsors and the community for all of their support!
I was looking over at some of the hillsides and I couldn't help but think that 100 years ago someone was probably riding a train along that same path looking out of the window. Can't help but wonder... what was he thinking?
We are all just here for a little while and the relationships, the effort, and the love we show for each other really matters. Runners and their supporters are the best group of people around! Great to see old friends and to make some new ones today!
Thankful for Ludivine, the lovable hound dog! Been a fun year!
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