#8 of 52 - Grand Ridge Trail Run

It was cold out, and wet. I met a woman before the race that was wearing flip-flops. I guess there are folks out there that call themselves minimalist runners and don’t wear shoes. I call them crazy. I wish I had known it was going to be so hilly. Silly me it’s a TRAIL RUN, and I should have expected hills. No pictures. The photographer must have been avoiding me. The best news of all is NO tummy pain! 

The parent of a 5 year old boy

My son pees a lot, like every hour. I took him to the doctor today and learned that the bladder and colon are closely related. The doctor suggested we clear out his colon and see if his peeing issues subside. I think that might be my problem with my tummy pain so I’m going to put myself through the same treatment. I hope it works!

#7 of 52 - First Call Veterans Day Run

I joined the First Call Club for $25 and I can run all of their races for a year for free! This race was along the Sammamish River Trail toward Redmond and back. If my tummy pain continues when I run, I’m not going to run. It’s just too uncomfortable.

 

By the way, have I mentioned that I am not really a morning person? Well, I have been seeing a few sunrises these days since I have to get up so early for these races. This one made getting up worth it.

#6 of 52 - In Unity We Run

Just a $10 donation to run this one! All proceeds went to a food bank. This race was directed by someone I used to run relay races with, Steve Barrick (in picture below). It was along the Green River Trail in Kent, out and back. Being on time is not one of my strengths. I arrived about 30 seconds after the race started. The first half was windy and rainy. My friend, Tami (in the second picture below), joined me for the second half of the run. Again, something in my tummy hurt so I stopped and pee’d in the bushes.

Note to self: tuck shirt in before kicking up heals!