Naturally, It'll be Cool and Rainy

Another Tuesday, another below average weather day. Will anyone show up? Who knows? I can certainly understand if you don't. The few, the brave, the yoggers will get to pick their poison...but it's time to do some speedwork again after a couple weeks of rest and recovery.

Also -- not many takers on the volunteer opportunity this Saturday morning yet. Who wants to help raise money to fight breast cancer with me? Don't forget that there is also a 5K run to do at the "Race for the Cure" as well. Do either, do both, and make for a memorable morning at the fairgrounds.

Next Saturday (the 22nd) is the "Making Tracks for Celiacs" cross-country 5K. Several TRYers have already signed up...but we can do better! (I'm organizing a "team" entry, but there is not an official team component in the race yet this year. I would like more people on my team, though.)

But enough business...it's a yearly tradition -- the ever popular Mountain Goat TRYers Photo Day! (Thank you, Brightroom.)

Katie leading the way. (Now that is one fast woman!)



They say that running makes you healthier, but I've never seen it quite this dramatic. Check out the runner trailing Malinda earlier in the race.



Then, after running just a couple more miles, look at how the wear and tear of a life have just fallen off the guy. He looks like a completely new man! (If that isn't an advertisement for the benefits of exercise, then I don't know what is. Amazing transformation there.)



The TRY poster girl makes another appearance. Not quite as "in your face" as the original appearance two years ago, but still a solid effort on her part.



Kelly, making a striking appearance in her running skirt...even showing a little midriff! Very risque for a Sunday morning race, but hey, better her than me attempting that look, right?



How do you know when you could be running just a teensy-weensy bit harder? When you are waving to the camera the whole time. Aaron! Quit smiling! Put your hand down! And start pumping those arms harder! Always posing for the paparazzi aren't you -- just like your famous singing cousin -- Lady Ga-gere-Ga. (Please be more serious and wear your "poker face" next time.)



I don't think we've scared her off just yet, so Jessica, welcome to TRY and welcome to your first Mountain Goat TRYers Photo Day!


Who is that hiding behind Friend of TRY Colleen? Why it's Catherine! No hiding in the lost and found on us!



And where were Mark and I during all the finish line photography fun? Well, momma always said that race day is like a box of chocolates -- you never know what you're gonna get. We just didn't feel like runnin' no more.