Fourteen: 1st Annual Black Hills Walk for Arthritis

Saturday, July 13, brought a new tradition to the Black Hills. The Arthritis Foundation held its first walk on the west side of the state. As is the case with most first year walks, the turnout was somewhat smaller than established walks.


Thanks, Melinda, for bringing this walk to my attention--and congratulations on being the top fundraiser. Woot, woot!!




 It was great to be walking along Rapid Creek since the weather was hot and humid as it has been so much this summer.



















Tanner thought the walk would never end.






Luckily for him, some flooding shortened the original route from three miles to two.






 







We were all glad to make it back to the Old Storybook Island Shelter where there was water and snacks waiting for us.














 


Next up is my first time at the Brandon Delzer Walk in Sturgis. Hope to see you there!

Thirteen: Tom Pfeifle 5K

On June 29, I did walk number thirteen. It was the second time I participated in the Tom Pfeifle 5K. If you have never heard the story behind this walk, please check out the link. It is a wonderful example of how tragedy can be a catalyst for good.












There was a great crowd on hand to support this worthy cause.

The Stevens percussionists gave us a spirited send off from Founders' Park.

I enjoyed the chance to visit and walk a bit with fellow Honduras traveler Lorie.

 The weather was hot and humid—thank goodness we began walking at 8AM before the real heat hit.








  I was thankful for the shade of a few trees along the path--and thankful to see the end in sight.









 With a “baker’s dozen” in the books, next up is the Arthritis Walk on July 13.