4th of July Weekend

Today's Turnout

We had a reasonably good turnout today, given the Fourth of July week-end mass exodus from town. Ten people showed up, evenly split between females and males.

Tomorrow is the Watermelon 5K race and I expect to see some more familiar faces, including Dede, Rose and Barbara-- all of whom ran today. I am passing on the race, but plan to cheer my grand daughter in the kids sprint.

Carol will be doing her first triathlon two weekends from now and we wish you well, Carol. She is the only person I know who does her training all over the world. This includes treadmill training in Seoul, Korea a week or so ago!

News from Vermont

Bob reported in to me last week that he had just completed his 50,000^th mile. Try that one on for size! His daughter, who had done the Dublin Marathon with him, came in from California and joined him in this history-making accomplishment. I still say that I want to be like Bob when I grow up!

Runners on the Bench
Kim is coming back from a recent surgery and should be rejoining us shortly. Her procedure went very well. Hope to see you soon, Kim.

Jeff is starting to come back from his injury. I'm wondering how Mike and Jarily are doing. Can you report in on your status?

Last Sunday's Visitor

Roger from Needham, Massachusetts turned out to be the Good Samaritan of the week during his run with the group. Turns out he found a wallet, passed it to Luis who got it to the Winter Park Police who in turn returned it to a lady from Melbourne.

Received an e-mail from Roger, an excerpt of which follows:

"I really think runners are one of the most down to earth, give you the shirt off their back, carefree group of people I have ever encountered, and your running club definitely confirmed that belief. I really appreciate the hospitality and sincerely hope that if any of your group head up to the Boston area that they contact me so that our club can play host to them. Tough to match such a beautiful route but the running and camaraderie are the important thing. :)"

HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY TO ALL! Hope to see you soon!

Jack