Backtrack Blogging:  Sawtooth Relay 2013

I've become a bit of blogging sloth.  I got a Facebook account couple of months ago, and I put a few things on there.  However, when Rachel came home from her mission, she went back and read every single blog entry I had made while she was gone.  Since Matt is still out of the country and will probably read these when he gets back, and since my parents are leaving on another mission in a month, I feel motivated to keep more current.  Also, this is pretty much all I do in terms of family history.  Better do a better job keeping up.

Adam and five of his friends ran the Sawtooth Relay (early June) again this year.  No driving snowstorms like last year, and Herdegen's Army managed to finish second overall, one spot better than last year.  He and his friends ran well, and I was particularly glad that Adam was able to complete both of his legs.  His physical therapist cleared him to run, and even though he was pretty sore when it was over, Adam powered on through.  Beast!

(l. to r.) Adam, Micah, Connor, Russell, McKay, and Brennen

A very serious bunch, as you can clearly see

These are some hardcore runners.

I'd like to point out that Adam is no longer the shortest
runner on the team.  He's pretty stoked about that.

Second place overall--check out the hardware.  It's the
thought that counts, right?

Running has been a great activity for Adam over the past several years.  He has made some of his best friends in XC and track, and the kids on the team are generally very good kids who don't make dumb choices.  (It would mess up their running!)  Both McKay and Connor are out on missions now, so I especially appreciate their examples to Adam. Strong work, Adam!