Here we are in Week 3 of the UnCanceled Project and this week it is humor that we remember is not canceled by social distancing or calling off all the fun events we had planned for a beautiful spring weekend. This week's color was orange. I opted to wear my Boston Marathon jacket from 2012 to both celebrate this project but also to honor all of those who had worked so hard to qualify for the 2020 race scheduled for Monday that has been postponed until fall. Here we are at the start. Note that we had on headbands and gloves yet. The weather this week was pretty good. The temp was around 30 and there was a slight wind that was a headwind at the beginning which gave us a lot of hope for a tailwind heading back. Around two miles into our run, we noticed a large brightly colored sign on the side of a garage that read, "Stay Strong!" How did they know a virtual race would be passing by??? Another mile or so, we noticed a small half log on the ground. Deb figured it was a pedestrian speed bump because we were running too fast. Humor abounds! As far as race results, this week did not go as well as the week before. I was lacking energy fairly early and that only got worse. The last couple miles were slow, but we got it done and even managed to be in good spirits. Deb noted that I don't drag like that very often to which I mused that I'll appreciate runs that go better all that much more. Here is our finisher's bib photo. The weather had warmed up and the headbands and gloves were stowed in pockets miles ago. Hooray for spring! Also, we did not bring along reflectors or headlamps due to the earlier sunrises. Many people would say there is nothing humorous about running half marathons two weekends in a row, so how about making it three? Next week, inspiration is Un-Canceled. It is also the original date of the Earth Day Half Marathon. Our plan is to try to run the race course if possible. If not this week, we still have commitment and courage to un-cancel. I am so thankful that humor is not canceled during all the chaos and confusion during this time. Sometimes if you couldn't laugh, you'd cry. Thankfully, I still don't know anyone who has become seriously ill during the COVID 19 pandemic. If all of the disruption to society is helping keep people safer, it will be worth it, but I think we are all in the same boat of wishing we knew when we could do some normal things such as getting a haircut or enjoying a cup of tea with a friend at a local cafe.
In the meantime, try to keep smiling and happy running! Missee P.S. I've been doing a lot of sewing while at home these past weekends. The quilt camp that we missed out on this spring posted this today:
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