Hmmmm......golden.....I pondered my photographic options. This time of year, there's lots of golden leaves flying around. But that's just too obvious. Then I remembered I'd recently earned something golden of my very own.
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| My lovely finisher's medal |
In my haste to get out a post on my Portland Marathon experience, I'd neglected to include a photo of the finisher's medal. In the many races I've run, this is hands-down the most beautiful medal of them all. It's heavy-duty, with a lovely etching of a rose on the front (Portland is the "City of Roses").
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| Back view |
The backside is even more special to me. It has an accurate rendition of Mt. Hood (my favorite mountain) and Timberline Lodge. There's nothing I love more than spending a day up on Hood, be it skiing or hiking. And T-line Lodge is such a beautifully constructed building in a fantastic setting. Because 2012 is the 75th anniversary of the opening of Timberline Lodge, I thought it wonderfully fitting to include this Oregon landmark on the reverse side.
Not only is this medal a lovely shade of gold - having it around my neck reminds me of my huge accomplishment. I might not have been the fastest runner, but I did finish the entire 26.2 miles. I'm as proud as an Olympic athlete.
I too, am golden.
Yes, you are and I am so thankful to have found your blog. Your pictures and hike recaps are beautiful. I savor every single word. Keep writing and by all means, keep taking pictures!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Perfect for the prompt!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat really is quite a lovely medal!
ReplyDeleteWell done for running all that way, and it is quite a beautiful medal.
ReplyDeleteWow - that is really a nice medal...nicer than the ones accumulating in our home. Maybe we need to go to Portland!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever run in Eugene? I had a coworker run a few years ago, and I never asked him why he choose to go there.
Golden indeed! Both you and the metal. I visited Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge last July. Absolutely gorgeous! I was with friends. Can't wait to return with my hubby someday!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
that is a gorgeous medal wow. I think the medals are one of my favorite reason to do these races. haha
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful medal. I'm so impressed with you!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for your Golden post! I love the Timberline Lodge side too!!! Congrats on your accomplishment :)
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, there are two Eagle Creeks that I am aware of... the one off the Columbia, and the one off of the Clackamas, which I photographed. I have not been to the Columbia one yet, but have driven past the trailheads often and it doesn't seem hard to find. Looks like its right of I-84.
That is a lovely medal, and well-earned. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Congratulations on the accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the clarification on your question. The photo I took of Eagle Creek was just taken from Eagle Fern Park, between Estacada and Sandy. There are some short trails around the park, but nothing that I would call a "hike" by any means. :)
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love this image and the meaning behind it.
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