Friday Photos - The "Other" Race Day

Once upon a time there were three little races. Spring race, summer race and fall race.

Spring race and fall race were very good races. They were cool. And comfortable. Fun. And fast running.

But summer race was not so very good at all. It was hot. And humid. Hilly. And slow running.
It was not a sub-2:00:00 day.

Some race days are just like that. And that's okay.
Because you get to enjoy other things besides a good finishing time.

Like...

Inspiration.

Here's to those who remind us that our only limitations are those we set for ourselves.

Here's to those who set a healthy example for the next generation.

Here's to those who run to honor the memory of those they love. And have lost.

This family ran for their father who had recently lost his life to pancreatic cancer.

Their tees read, "Never give up, don't ever give up."

Here's to those who run for those who cannot run for themselves.

Here's to those who remind us that no sacrifice is too great, no pain too big, and no cost too high.

Every race weekend of the year this man runs a race with the flag. Sometimes he runs two.

And here's to those who start...

...and finish.

Whether they finish first or finish last, they all have an important story that saw them to the end.

All of them are winners.

And a profound reminder of why I love the race.

Have a wonderful weekend!