Running Isn’t All About Running
Races and other organized events are what keep most runners running. They give us a goal and help us focus our training. Sometimes we do them to see how fast or far we can go and sometimes we do them just for the camaraderie of participation. And sometimes we sit them out and lend a hand so others may run. I volunteer at several races a year and find it as fulfilling as running. It’s not necessarily easier either. It takes a lot of planning and effort to put on a good race. Race Directors Steve and Annie Harvey work tirelessly to give ultrarunners a challenging event in which to test their limits. Along with a crew of veteran volunteers they bring off one of the best supported races around. A few weeks ago I helped them out at the Old Goat 50 Mile Trail Run, a beautiful but extremely difficult race held in the Santa Ana Mountains of SoCal every March. It was a weekend to remember to be sure!
