Six: Coach K Memorial Mile

One week ago, I spent a day getting drenched in a downpour at Valley Forge. Who knew it was preparing me for my sixth walk?

The Live Like Lilli Foundation hosted the First Annual Coach Kambestad Memorial Mile. Kambestad died earlier this year, and last night many who knew him turned out to honor his memory. Money raised will support a scholarship in the beloved teacher/coach's name.

The walk began near the picnic shelter at Old Storybook Island in Rapid City--complete with music and thunderstorm warnings.

The rain held off until we started walking, but getting wet did not dampen anyone's spirits.

It was a beautiful evening complete with a reminder of God's promise.

Five: Tom Pfeifle 5k

Yesterday brought another Saturday morning walk, and I finally got to walk with Kristin! It was an early start, so we left home long before we would usually be up. It almost felt like we should be going to rummage sales, but instead we headed to Founders Park with over 500 other people for the Tom Pfeifle 5k.


The Run/Walk was held in honor of a nineteen year old Stevens graduate who died after a climbing accident almost two years ago. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help build Raider Park, an outdoor biking and hiking area that it sounds like
he would have loved.
 

We followed the bike path across Rapid Creek and under West Omaha, crossed Canyon Lake Road, and turned around in Sioux Park. Before we walkers even finished our first mile, the runners were already coming back. We kept on walking and made our way back to Founders Park. It was a well-planned event for a great cause.