I'm not sure what my favorite part of Summer Solstice was this year: Liza's three-peat at winning bunches of stuff, watching the runners' faces when they got the wet towel at the end, or the cloud-cover that finally set in and cooled things off. Thanks again, Ray, for a great race. Here are a few photos of some WNRs:
Sorry for the long delay in posting these photos, but I can't keep up with wnrs, on the course or online. So many races, so many changes. Winter's gone and so are several WNRs. Most recently, Tyler, who we hope will rejoin us one day. Here's a brief glimpse of the current state of wnr: construction, renegade wnrs running down cliffs and across the tracks, babies, mia wnrs due to work, mia wnrs due to volcano ash clouds, injuries, wnrs doing tris, and wnrs planning trail runs. Best wishes to those with upcoming races (Dogwood, Cade's Cove, Flying Pig. . . ). Looking forward to a change of scenery for next week's wnr in West Knox. I'm also excited about the Sunday morning run group and hope to join them again soon. Lastly, congrats to our local group who ran the Boston Marathon. You guys are an inspiration.
In between the many marathons and other races WNRs have been planning/running, there have been many social opportunities this holiday season--the KTC Christmas party, the Dirty Santa party, post-wnr celebrations, and random spontaneous gatherings. Next up, the New Year's Day race, Dirty Dozen Doozy, and of course, the WNR when we open the time capsule, well-the tuperware container, and review our New Year's resolutions from last year. Lastly, a special end-of-the-year thanks to: Kristy Altman for her leadership this year, all of the race directors and volunteers for the races this past year, and to Eric, who has graciously allowed me to post the WNR happenings on his blog for yet another year. Cheers to the WNRs and to 2009. 
