I have spent the last couple of weeks in Idaho. I am on Lisa Smith-Batchen‘s 508 crew and I have been doing some training with her and helping with the Grand Teton Races that Jay, Lisa and Zach put on at Grand Targhee over Labor Day weekend.
The races were great. One of the highlights was getting to meet Olga. She wasn’t able to run this year and many of the competitors can be thankful for that. She was out the entire 36 hours of the race giving runners great assistance at the main aid station. She was filling water bottles, helping with drop bags, taping feet, giving massages, encouragement, ultra-wisdom and smiles. I don’t know how many shoes and socks I saw her change. Her energy was amazing. She never seemed to tire.
On the drive from Colorado to Idaho Bonnie and I stopped and for an early morning trail run near the “Lincoln Monument” east of Laramie. There are some beautiful single track trails in the area. From I-80 West I took a right from the Happy Jack exit and another right past the Lincoln Monument and about 1/2 mile on a dirt road to a trail head. I started on the “National Headquarters” trail and looped around on a couple others for about a half hour. Bonnie loved it and helped me find the way back to the car. I had just picked up my orthotics the afternoon before. They felt great.
Cathy, you rock!!! I was amazed at YOU doing all this seemed to be boring computer typing of the numbers with tired eyes, no sleep and not been able to jump around from time to time! Didn’t we have fun seacrhing for boys to date? :) Bonnie is a cutest dog around, and so soft!!! It was my pleasure to meet you, and I hope we have many more visits in our future.
Definitely! Searching for boys to date was the one of the most memorable parts of the weekend. : )
Cathy,
So nice to meet you and Bonnie this weekend, if only briefly. You seemed quite tired, and I can completely understand why. :) Thank you so much for your dedication to the race this weekend. All of us runners are so greatful!
And, Bonnie is a true doll. What a sweetheart. Sure wish June could have met her! I recognized her from across the base area and had to come over and figure out where her owner was! :)
Hope you are recovered from such a grueling weekend,
Meghan
I am glad you recognized Bonnie. It was good to meet you too! Congratulations on a great first 50! Hope Bonnie and I get to meet June someday.
bonnie is such a pretty thing. just sitting there. all fluffed out. smiling. life is so good! she goes with mom on a road trip. man…
did you hit http://www.roadsideamerica.com before you left?
I hadn’t seen the roadsideamerica site before. Pretty cool!
It is is a funny, fat photo of Bonnie. : ) She had been in the car for most of 24 hours by that point and while I wasn’t sure we were really going for a run she had no doubts. One of the joys of having a dog. Their enthusiasm is infectious!