Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Volunteer Extraordinaire!

So Drew and I decided to take a pass on running the Ragnar Marathon Relay this year, but that didn't stop Bonnie from calling us to ask if we would be the Jogbras & LeatherLungs team volunteers. In order for a team to run the race, you have to provide the race organizers with some help along the course. Due to the fact that you just can't say no to Bonnie, Drew & I agreed to help at the finish line. We thought the easiest thing to do would be to "Tag Team" it so one person wouldn't have to be there for 6 hours straight. Our assignment was to work the Tee-Shirt Booth passing out the team bags, exchanging sizes & so on. Well look who tagged along because she was bored, was the best volunteer ever, and didn't want to leave when our time was up: Macy! She was right up there in front, helping people out, answering questions & passing things out. I was in the back searching for sizes and trying the keep the shirts in stock, and eventually had to leave because the orange glow of the tent was killing my eyes. But I couldn't get Macy to leave, she just kept on working!
This is the look you get on your face when you're dealing with runners who are tired, sweaty & want the finish line goodies handed to them on a silver platter (I know this having been a finisher myself many times)!
I'm thinking that there is going to be another runner in this family for sure - Macy says she's already thinking of the Cross-Country team in high school! Carter on the other hand, was the smart one opting to stay home out of the rain & take a nap!

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