Cruising in the glow of the Continental Divide.
with bro-in-law Andy & workmate Linda cycling alongside (23k).
with bro-in-law Andy & workmate Linda cycling alongside (23k).
The thought that filled my brain throughout the 60 kilometers, first day of spring, 60th birthday run.
I couldn't have done it without you.
My brother-in-law, Andy Miller, who cycled the entire 60k with me said that it took 60 years to create the perfect running day we had on March 20th: sunshine but warming to no more than 50, a very light cooling breeze, birdsong wafting through the air, spectacular views of the Continental Divide glittering under the Colorado blue sky. Truly spectacular. (By the end of the day, he also said he and my cousin John had invented a new Olympic sport: extreme slow cycling.)
And it was 60 years of family and friendship that allowed me to celebrate the day in such fine fashion. Family, neighbors, work mates, running buddies old and new...the day burst with joy and encouragement. If ever you get the crazy idea of running further than you've ever run at an age older than you've ever been, definitely fill it with all those who have made you what you are. You will fly!
The day began with family and neighbors. And the HUGE surprise of my cousin John Murphey! (My dad and his mom were siblings. We grew up together but he is now in Washington D.C. and I, of course, am far far away in Colorado.)
Below - left to right:
neighbor Audy, always cheering when she'd see me running; Kendall "You can do it honey!";
cycling crew at 2k, son Paul & bro-in-law Andy. Paul headed to campus and PhDing; Andy continued for another 58k!
Even llamas came out to entertain! (26k)
More runners started joining in the frivolity at 33k - and even more kept popping up throughout the remainder of the run. Weehaww!!!
Pulling into the north Rez trail, 33k,
Linda on bike, running buddy Joe & pj, Kendall and Taz, Andy Miller on bike
Big gathering at 56k, South Boulder Creek Trail
Running and cycling buddies Anita, John, pj, Andy, Amie, Benji & Connie
My brother-in-law, Andy Miller, who cycled the entire 60k with me said that it took 60 years to create the perfect running day we had on March 20th: sunshine but warming to no more than 50, a very light cooling breeze, birdsong wafting through the air, spectacular views of the Continental Divide glittering under the Colorado blue sky. Truly spectacular. (By the end of the day, he also said he and my cousin John had invented a new Olympic sport: extreme slow cycling.)
And it was 60 years of family and friendship that allowed me to celebrate the day in such fine fashion. Family, neighbors, work mates, running buddies old and new...the day burst with joy and encouragement. If ever you get the crazy idea of running further than you've ever run at an age older than you've ever been, definitely fill it with all those who have made you what you are. You will fly!
The day began with family and neighbors. And the HUGE surprise of my cousin John Murphey! (My dad and his mom were siblings. We grew up together but he is now in Washington D.C. and I, of course, am far far away in Colorado.)
Below - left to right:
neighbor Audy, always cheering when she'd see me running; Kendall "You can do it honey!";
cycling crew at 2k, son Paul & bro-in-law Andy. Paul headed to campus and PhDing; Andy continued for another 58k!
Cousins, John (photographer) and Paula (runner), at 20k 'aid station'
Even llamas came out to entertain! (26k)
More runners started joining in the frivolity at 33k - and even more kept popping up throughout the remainder of the run. Weehaww!!!
Pulling into the north Rez trail, 33k,
Linda on bike, running buddy Joe & pj, Kendall and Taz, Andy Miller on bike
44k "aid station" Cottonwood Trail hosted by running buddy AndyE
Andy Miller and John Murphey on bikes, pj and running buddy Dick Lipsey
Andy Miller and John Murphey on bikes, pj and running buddy Dick Lipsey
Big gathering at 56k, South Boulder Creek Trail
Running and cycling buddies Anita, John, pj, Andy, Amie, Benji & Connie
Put it all together, and you get one successful run -
and extremely happy runner!
and extremely happy runner!
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