MFH (My Favorite Husband) and I went to a big Hoo-Rah at MSU (Mississippi State University) last night.

Our running friend was inducted into the Hall of Honor at MSU.  This is a big deal.

“Mike” retired from State in 2009.  He was the Dean of Students there for a long, long time.  He did a fabulous job.  Left behind him a great legacy.

MFH and I know Mike and his wife from our running group.  Every Saturday morning, we meet and his house for the Saturday morning run.  We average 25 runners on any given Saturday.  We meet at 6:15 am and run various routes each Saturday.  We average 15+ miles each Saturday morning.  It is a great group of people!

Mike and his wife go to great lengths to make people feel welcome.  It does not matter if you have run Boston or if you have never accomplished running a mile, all are welcome.  It is a nurturing group.

Plus, there is food!

Yup.  Everybody brings a snack for after the run.  Something to keep you motivated while you are out there on the road.

Early on Saturday mornings, you will find Mike out there in his old pick up truck putting out water stops every 3-4 miles.  These include paper cups, Gatorade and water.  The water stops are in plastic garbage bags.  You put your used cups, gels, etc into the bag when you are done with them.  No littering!

Last Summer when MFH and I were training for our Fall marathon, we had some very long runs…longer than the scheduled running group run.  They encouraged us to arrive at their house at 4:30 am and park in their driveway.  They let us come into their house at that early, early hour to use the facilities before hitting the road.  Long after all the other runners were back at the house, Mike would come out, find us and give us cold Gatorade because he knew we needed it.  That is going above and beyond.

So, being invited to Mike’s induction to the Hall of Honor last night, truly was an honor.  We count him as a dear friend and would not have missed his special evening for the world.

Congratulations., Mike!!!