Saturday, February 25, 2012

Back to Nature

So the upcoming farm event of note is a 10K or 50K run followed by a pig roast.  This run/roast, like Tryon Farm,  takes us back to nature except this event skips farming and goes back 10,000 years to our glory days on the savanna chasing down animals, lacking speed but winning with large lungs and sweat glands.  Omitted is the bit where the runners finally catch the pig, as there is no pig on the trail, but the symbolism is clear to me. Kudos to my brother Will for  arranging the event, and to the volunteers who have cleared the trail.  Respect to the pig for what he gives us.  (Noonans at the farm:  Sophie, Gabe, Sarah.)
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  1. WillApril 18, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Respect indeed to the pig. Who doesn't--somewhere in his or her heart--have a place for bacon? Your young nephew never forgets to mention that he prefers "the chewy fat bits."

    And yes the run will be excellent fun. Thanks for "mentioning it" on your blog, blogger.

    I am going to add my self to the Noonans on the FARM list next Thursday 4/26 and start prepping for the Tryon Farm Trail 10/50K on MAY 12.

    If anyone is asking, next Saturday 4/28 I will be in Potato Creek State Park in Indiana running a 60K....

    All best,
    Will

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