I very much wanted to run a race on Independence Day. However, I woke up at 3:00a.m. feeling quite ill and thought the chance of running was out the window. But with a little rest, and feeling a bit better, I made my way to a 5 p.m. race in Norwood, Ma.. And I feel it was meant to be. I found this all American town to be a great setting for the celebration. 
Dorothy and Lee were the first people I met at the registration table. I could tell with 2 wonderful people like them to start my visit the rest of the day had to be great. Along with the race there was a parade. The towns people gathered in large 
numbers to show their support of the runners. But more importantly to show their support of the celebration and the freedoms the day signifies.
I had a special treat by being there and there are two entries after this to show you some of the folks I enjoyed running with. It truly was meant for me to be in Norwood that day.    
