AK Heart Run Snowed Out
More than 7000 had planned to start their day with The Heart Run here in Anchorage. It is the biggest foot race in Alaska. Unfortunately, yesterday was also the biggest snow day of the year. After spending the week biking and hiking on the bare trails in 50 (F) plus degree weather, Mother Nature faked us all out. The race will hopefully be rescheduled.
We have close to 2 feet of fresh heavy snow at our home in West Anchorage. Once again we'll be breaking out the snowshoes, skis and sled for the weekend. I'm feeling sad for the moose momma's that had their babies already. I had seen a few earlier in the week.
The Spring Carnival and Slush Cup at Alyeska Resort is still "on" as are the Native Youth Olympic events at the Sullivan Arena. Girdwood, which usually gets more snow than Anchorage was not as effected by this storm as we were. And the director for the Native Youth Olympics scoffed at the idea that a little snow might put off any of the tough Alaskan athlete's competing in these events.
