Rex E. Lee 10k

The Rex E. Lee Run is sponsored by BYU every year in memoriam of Rex Lee, a previous BYU President who passed away from cancer. I competed in the 10k, and ran for both grandparents: Wayne Van De Graaff and Keith Ottesen. Both are currently battling with cancer.



I can't say enough of how cold the race was- freezing, freezing, freezing doesn't do it justice. It took every ounce of courage to keep moving (my hands and toes were numb before the race even started).


Despite the abominable cold, I finish in a good time- 44 minutes 37 seconds- fast enough to take 3rd place in my age category!


I was docile before the beginning of the race, arriving pensive about the chilly weather and felling a bit tired after little rest the previous night. I felt a hand on my shoulder at the start line- and I had a pace car the whole time. Thanks Shane!


By the end of the race, I was excited to be alive and placing! If you can't tell, it was celebration time!



Moral of the run- run for a cause :).