Snowtober 13-21-30 Mile Run

Life is an adventure and today was one of the better rides for USAFit/Philly. The forecast for snow not only held up it came early. Changeover from rain to snow began around 8 am instead of 3 pm. I will start by saying that all those who came out finished and as you see in the photos they all SMILED at the end.

A week or so ago someone commented that we had not had much rain this season. Well mother nature made up for any Saturday lack of preciptation in a major way today. Today the group faced rain, sleet, snow, wind and icy bridges & hills. Marathon day? Bring.It.On!!

We gathered under cover of the rest room building for a group photo and check to see that everyone knew the route. Some opted to modify the route to avoid the (likely) deteriorating river trail at Betzwood. Still everyone accomplished their mileage for the day.

I cannot tell you much about the individual runs or walks of the group since I wasn't out there with them. I can tell you that I am once again so proud to be part of such a supportive group of runners and walkers. We had volunteers freezing their toes and fingers off supporting the folks on the trail; and the runners and walkers stuck together in groups of 2 and 3 so no one ran alone. We had folks doing 13, 21 and even 30 miles today.

Now some would call it crazy; others dedication. I think it's probably a combination of both. And while I firmly believe that had it been necessary anyone of them could have finished this alone; a workout like this is always better with friends. If for no other reason than most folks won't believe you if you didn't have a buddy to back you up! :)

As Pete said This is the run everyone will remember; even more than the marathon.