Meg's Miles

Yesterday's long run was for Meg.

Nearly 100,000 people have pledged on Facebook to dedicate their weekend miles to Meg, who lost her life this week to a drunk driver. She left behind a husband and three young children.

When I read her story earlier this week, I knew I would join the movement. EVERY runner, walker, cyclist is in danger every time we lace up and leave the house. That's why I've also joined Runners Against Distracted & Drunk Drivers - to raise awareness among athletes and drivers.

So while I ran 10 miles through Tigard, King City and Tualatin, my thoughts were on Meg - and others who've lost their lives. I'm always very aware, but I was extra careful, making eye contact and waving at passing drivers, checking over my shoulder at each intersection, music down low.

My run started cold and foggy, but a couple miles in, the clouds broke and I finished under clear, blue skies. An absolutely gorgeous day to be out.

Meg, those miles were for you. May you run in peace.