I sacrificed a Saturday morning run to work an aid station for the San Diego Track Club's Rockin' 'n' Runnin' marathon training program. I came prepared for a downpour at the beach, and I wasn't disappointed. But we also had a rainbow and whales and beautiful scenery to keep our minds off the cold and dampness.
We normally put out a lot more fluid, but we were at Mile 5 and also knew not everyone would make it to here before the 50-minute turnaround. Still, a lot more runners did come through than we expected, so we were scrambling for awhile.
That's the underdressed Stephen, the Volunteer Coordinator, who reported it was mild and sunny at the other aid station. Next to him is Darrel, a track club veteran and ace aid station worker. Note the raindrops on the road.
It was high tide -- and quite a contrast to last Saturday's placid waters in this same spot.
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That is so cool to volunteer for a training run. You Rock!
Love that first picture!
Sorry we missed you! We overslept (until 9!!!) and ran near Sea World instead...
Thanks for being there.
The pictures are stunning. :)
Fabulous pictures.. and
fabulous you to volunteer in the weather.
Your photos are wonderful. Good for you to volunteer...
[insert tirade about winter in the Northeast here...]
Just like running in Oregon : )
Love the rainbow picture.
Awesome job volunteering!! I love the rain..was it fun?
WOW!!!!
maybe someday I will volunteer like that. so fun.
The rest of the herd was there...You are awesome for volunteering to work the aid station.
I'm out of town next weekend, but if I'm not back to running form in two weeks, I think I'll do the same (hoping I'll be back to running though).
Awesome pix.
Louise says...I am glad I didn't get a phone call to help, I might have melted be an ex Oregonian and all ;-)
Beautiful ocean pictures! Looks like a tough day to be a volunteer, though. Kudos to you.
Your pictures of the ocean took my breath away, thank you. I actually like to run in weather like that, usually.
Thanks very much for your words about Helen. I do remember your friend Joe. The first time I read your blog was a few days before he passed away. I remember thinking how amazing it was that you could write so well about him, when I knew you must have been in a lot of pain. I hope that's been getting easier over time (although I know it's only been a short time.)
What a toughie for volunteering in the pouring rain. I hope you had more raingear on than that one guy... love your pictures. I miss the ocean soooo much.
nice photos!!
Such COOL photos Anne! And you ARE a trooper to volunteer in that weather and so early in the morning.
That's nice to give back!
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