Evan and I finished the Pumpkin Push 5k this morning, a very pleasant local race that celebrates Halloween and autumn while raising money for the 45th Street Clinic. The course was on a trail through the park that, at times, ran alongside Lake Washington. The weather: absolutely gorgeous, perfect fall weather. I would say it was in the low 60s, sunny, not a rain cloud in the sky. I loved running alongside Evan as the fall foliage hung over us - the leaves here are amazing this time of the year. I have never experienced autumn before this year, and it is quite spectacular.
Anyway - you can read Evan’s perspective on the event. Mine does not vary much from his - we had a fun time and enjoyed being fit together. I am so incredibly proud of him for participating, and he did a fantastic job. I’m already looking forward to the next one, whenever that may be. What was adorable about this race, in addition to all of the costumes, was the pile of pumpkins at the end - everyone could take home a pumpkin! We got a smaller one and will be making a healthy version of a pumpkin pie in the near future.
[...] I went to Seward Park this morning, where Evan and I ran the Pumpkin Push back in October. It was refreshing to jog the loop and to take in gorgeous views of Lake Washington, Mount Rainier, Cascades, Olympics - a little of everything that makes Seattle beautiful. As I ran, I kept thinking about how I couldn’t imagine finding an American city more suitable for my needs. The markets are full of fresh tulips, seafood, berries, and spices. The panoramic scenery is beyond compare. The skyline is tough to beat. Yesterday I had orange chicken prepared in a Vietnamise-style at a restaurant three blocks from home, but was able to run next door hours later to grab a sandwich for dinner. The buses take me everywhere I need to go locally. And then - there is the extensive running and cycling community, with trails and parks available at every turn. This is a place to be for any aspiring runner. [...]
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