Monday, October 22, 2007

Marathon des Sables Camp Class of 2008


MDS Camp ~ Class of 2008

photos courtesy of Ben Jones


i had a wonderful time at MDS camp and am on fire with this trip that i now get to plan!!! so many things to acquire. pack, sleeping bag, specially made gaiters. and i met wonderful new friends to share with! i will be posting random thoughts about the marathon, training, trivia and so forth.

for anyone that knows my friend George, his mother passed away the day before the camp. he has been such a part of my running that i just wanted to let you know.

also, Lisa's dad will be undergoing a very dangerous surgical procedure and she is hoping and praying for the best. she will be leaving this week to make the long drive from Idaho to Louisiana to be with him.

my thoughts and heart go out to you both! L

ps. more MDS photos to come. eh!

5 comments:

Lisa Smith-Batchen said...

thank you leigh for the thoughts and prayers..you are in amazing running shape and will run very well this weekend and at the MDS. we are so proud of you and all the work you have put in. Thank you for taking good care of our friend George right now..you know we all love him and you.
Lisa and Jay

Anonymous said...

Hi Leigh!!

More pictures! i cannot see everyone in that pic.

I am so excited for you to go to MdS!!!!!! What an adventure for the two of you :)

ps. awesome picture of you and george in UR mag!!!!

Bob - BlogMYruns.com said...

Hi Leigh, welcome back !! did u miss me :-(

Call me when u get a chance to catch up after u settle back in, I miss u!

My thoughts & prayers are with George & Coach...God Bless!!

Olga said...

I am sorry for Georgie's loss. Give him a hug from me.

kelly said...

Please tell George that my thoughts and prayers are with him during this difficult time. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. You never get over it, but it does get easier.