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.

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.