Running has also become a way to connect with and serve my community. Years ago, my friend Katie Powers asked if I wanted to run a 5k through the neighborhood on Thanksgiving to support YoungLives. “Yes!!” was the immediate answer. Rick and I bundled up our boys, pulled out the double and single jogging strollers and joined what’s become a steadily growing tradition here in Hamilton.
As a family, we’ve had the joy of watching the race grow from year to year. It’s been amazing to see so many businesses, organizations and people from within Butler County and beyond come together to support the young women and children served by YoungLives. Our boys have grown right alongside the race, graduating from the strollers to running in the race themselves. stuffed race bags, marked the course and learned early on that community is not just something you’re a part of, it’s something you give back to as well.
I’m proud to be a part of the Hamilton Thanksgiving 5k. It’s given me an opportunity to take running to a different level, a meaningful one that impacts generations to come. Our family will be out there come November, cheering on the race participants and logging some miles of our own. We hope to see you there!