Thirty-two ~ 2022 Coach K Memorial Mile

Woohoo! I finally made it to an in-person walk and had company on the "trail"...er...track. The Coach Kambestad Memorial Mile is held each year to raise money for a scholarship in honor of Coach K. I attended the very first one in 2017 and met the coach's wife, Bobbie. The connections continued and could become a great story, but suffice it to say, we were destined to be friends! I loved the few minutes I got to visit with her. Number 32 is in the books. Next up--unless something changes--is at Prairie Berry in July!

Thirty and Thirty-one--halfway there!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures! The walk I just finished was number thirty-one for me and was actually held on Mother's Day. The organization called Lach's Legacy sponsors Run for Their Lives, a 5K in memory of infants lost to SIDS. While I would have loved to be in Spearfish to walk with the group, today was a beautiful day to be alone on Red Owl Creek. I saw some of the hay Rob cut yesterday, blooming wildflowers, a bunny, and more. And I was out early enough to enjoy 72 degree air before the high 90s hit later today:-).

Walk number thirty was another Walk for Life sponsored by Black Hills Pregnancy Center. Once again I did it right here at home on May 18. (Pardon the black eye--had a fight with a panel with a little help from the bulls!) Next on my calendar is this year's Memorial Mile that honors Coach Kambestad in Rapid City and the Prairie Berry Wine Run in Hill City. Looking forward to walking with people!

Twelve: Coach Kambestad Memorial Mile

 On Tuesday, June 18, I attended my 12th walk--the second annual Coach Kambestad Memorial Mile. This year it was held at Sioux Park in Rapid City.

 That's my friend Bobbie Kambestad in the green jacket. I met her at last year's first walk in honor of her husband. Evidently our paths were destined to cross. This August we will travel together on a mission trip to Honduras.

 This year's crowd was much bigger than last year's. The rain stopped just in time for the first race to begin and held off until we were done. I am one-fifth of the way to my goal and ready to begin the next leg. Hope you can join me on June 29th at the Tom Pfeifle 5K!

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.