I did not run, as per my plan. Tomorrow I’ll get back out for a very easy few miles with the guys.<\/p>\n
So I’m pretty sure everyone’s aware that I have no desire to run Boston. Even if I were fast enough to qualify, I don’t like the city, I’m not a fan of big races (and does it get any bigger?), and I’m certainly not a fan of doing the “it” thing and Boston is very fashionable.<\/p>\n
That being said, I have alot of friends running it today, which I am very proud of them. More than \u00a0that, I am extremely proud of so many of my friends who went up to volunteer for the race. To help with whatever needs to get done to make the race happen.<\/p>\n
So often people think a race us just a bunch of people in funny clothes blocking up traffic, but the fact is the organizers, volunteers, medical and public safety professionals who are out there actually making it all possible are the stars. That’s true from the biggest race to the smallest. Countless person-hours, mostly from unpaid volunteers make every race happen.<\/p>\n
You can’t make too big a deal about how important and how appreciated race volunteers are. And most races are not big money-makers for the organizers either. Yes, they turn a profit, but unless your race is exceedingly popular, you’re not making a ton of money off them. Remember, as a race gets bigger more expenses accrue. To a point of course.<\/p>\n
So good luck to any and all racing today, volunteering today, working today. Not just in Boston, but \u00a0everywhere, no matter what. Do your best today! Every morning you wake up is a chance to do something great!<\/p>\n