There is a beautiful innocence when it comes to ladybugs. I remember gently removing them from inside spaces onto the tastiest looking flower I could find. Even now, if one shows up in my home, I ensure its safe return to its home outside. This same protection is what the leaders behind Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness want for the little ones born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a potentially fatal congenital birth defect that…
A race in late December is always a risk when it comes to weather conditions. The Ugly Holiday Sweater Run fell on a particularly rainy, but warmer than usual Saturday. Me and a couple of friends made the annual trip to Road Runner Sports in Tualatin for this free untimed 5K benefiting the Ladybug CDH Foundation. This foundation raises funds for northwest families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH.) CDH is a congenital malformation (birth…
When I was a kid, ladybugs seemed like magical little creatures to me. Spotting one crawling through the backyard would lead to a journey through the grass, into the bushes, and every other way until it flew away. With more personality than butterflies (in my opinion), these bugs were always a welcome sight come spring and summer. The Ladybug Run at Cook Park is seeking to capture some of that same magic, and do some…
There’s just something fun and festive about breaking out an ugly holiday sweater and going for a run with a group of equally ugly sweaters. So, I gathered a few of my running friends to join me for the 7th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Run. Some of them were running it for the first time and some were returning. This annual event that encourages us to get ugly is a free, low-key, untimed 5K. This…
The Ladybug Run turns 6 this year! This is a popular, family-friendly run/walk around and in Cook Park in Tigard that acts a fundraiser for the Ladybug CDH Foundation. I did not know about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) until I ran the race last year; here’s how the Foundation describes it: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that occurs in about one in every 2,500 live births. It is characterized by the development, very early…
I have always wanted to participate in the Lady Bug Run for CDH Awareness, and I am absolutely elated that this year I will be there!! When talking with others in the running community about races, and which are “must-do”, this event always makes the list. This year will be the fifth year of this annual event. This race isn’t just about adorable lady bugs, cute finisher medals and event shirts. Nor is it just about the…
The Ugly Holiday Sweater Run is a sure way to fire up your Christmas spirit and enjoy a fun 5K. Last year when I ran this race, I wore an ugly Christmas sweater vest. The rainy weather made for a very wet and somewhat heavy sweater by the end of the run. With that in mind, this year I found an ugly Christmas sweater t-shirt in preparation for this festive 5K. As I am not…
