Running Hero

First things first...yes, this is a pic from the 80's...so now you don't have to wonder about the track suit :) But I LOVE this picture...here's why:

This is more of my family heritage--this is my Uncle Gene. I am a life-long runner because of this man. In this picture, by looks of the flags in the background, his track suit, & the stop watch in his hand, he was a cross country & track coach in eastern MT--both of which sports I did all through junior high & high school (many meets, he cheered me on & coached me even though I wasn't on his 'team', which I loved)...& am a runner to this day. I also stand just like him (hand on the hip 'tude)...& we kinda look alike :) This awesome man is with the Lord now & I miss him cheering me on, but I am blessed with wonderful memories of him. And even as I was out on my run thismorning, I thought of him with his stopwatch getting splits.