There has been so much happening lately in our Universe. The beginning of Cross Country Season, the Olympics and a passing of note are just some of them.
First up, we lost an honorary member of our group Friday with the passing of Paavo Wildthorn Donaghue-Gilkes. The Vizsla was the long-time family member of Artie Gilkes and Rebecca Donaghue. Paavo has run more miles than many in our group and was better looking than almost all of us. RIP Paavo.
Next, and I'm not making this up. In his first interview after finishing, much credit was given to Happy Gilmore for the Bronze Medal accomplishment by Galen Rupp. Perhaps , despite 3 (?) kids, he hasn't really grown up yet. We can only hope!
And future Official Physicist Ron Moore traveled back to western Pennsylvania for his high school (Hempfield) cross country Alumni Run. His ninth place finish despite a sore hamstring probably schooled a few of the youngsters in the crowd.
And speaking of high school Alumni Runs, here is the Big Dog Run for Daughter the Younger's York Suburban XC team. Quite a field turned out!