This morning, I volunteered at the Ozarks Outdoor Festival in Springfield, MO. Bass Pro was hosting a 5K, half-marathon, and full-marathon. I had to report to my aid station at 6:45. I worked with several of the girls I teach at Red Door Dance Company. We were at the 10 mile marker for the full marathon. Upon arriving, we prepared the snacks and drinks and decorated our table. It took awhile for the first group of runners to come through, but we kept busy by cheering, dancing, and singing. Once the first group came through, we stayed busy for the next hour. It was quite inspiring to see everyone running through our station, especially those that were 3 times my age. They were so appreciative of our help and smiled at our cheering. It really made me want to train for a half-marathon (we will see if I can fit that in the schedule)!
I feel so strongly about staying healthy and fighting obesity, especially in today's society, so it was great to see the hundreds of people running in the race today. I think there are so many opportunities in the community to stay active, so I am glad that I could do my part to help support this race and its participants.
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