Footsteps, by virtue of its author’s devotion to an active outdoor-oriented lifestyle, has often included mention of the dynamo who is my daughter: Hannah. Most of our best adventures, whether kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, cycling or running have included her at center stage and been enriched by her special spark. While also a talented writer and photographer, my girl’s natural state seems to be one of graceful motion. She joked once that she and I were the only ones she knew who sported mother/daughter running clothes rather than the traditional matching dresses. I guess workout gear just fit both of us a little better. And for Hannah, solo time with her dad is better enjoyed on a running trail than at a movie theater. But, while she may have grown up amongst runners, she has embraced the passion and made it all her own.
Her love of running began young. Hannah always seemed to possess her own rechargeable battery, allowing her to effortlessly fly across soccer fields, around tracks and over park trails. She still does.
And this Saturday, her gazelle-gaited gift, along with a truly impressive work ethic, will take her to the State Cross Country Championship to race the best of Ohio’s best. As her proud mom and a die-hard Hannah fan, I just had to take a moment and say: Go Hannah Go!!!
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