Notes of a Non-Runner

Des Moines, IA ~ Cavegirl was spotted at a local gathering of runners at Grey's Lake here yesterday. The gathering was a celebration of the birth of a new website called Runner's Lounge .

Guests of honor and founders of the website, Tom and Amy , talked to local reporters about the idea for this site which brings runners together similar to a Facebook format. While this is a virtual hangout for runners, Tom and Amy also plan to have a real hangout for runners at the upcoming Des Moines IMT Marathon this weekend. They will be "lounging" at both the expo before the marathon and will have a tent near the finish as well.

Cavegirl was thought to be a mythical creation of the West Des Moines runner known as Non-Runner Nancy. However, with this very public appearance, she apparently is alive and well. Paparrazi were on hand to capture this rare appearance. They also noted that unlike Brit, she apparently favors undergarments, and she was captured with a cult-like blue bracelet sporting the words, "I AM A RUNNER" along-side her Garmin.

For those who don't know the story, Cavegirl carries a club to beat down any negative thoughts that may crop up while running.

Other guests included Bowulf Network Administrator , also known as Kent. He is soon to be an Iowa celebrity as his amazing journey from large couch potato to Des Moines IMT Marathoner is slated to be chronicled in the Des Moines Register. Running Hawkeye also appeared (but not until after the run) so the verdict is still out on whether he really is a running hawkeye. All three guests claim to be running in this weekend's Des Moines IMT Marathon or Half Marathon. We will certainly update you as those developments unfold.

Guests were invited to take a Victory Lap around the popular loop at Grey's Lake. The bridge over the lake has become a familiar site for pictures. Cavegirl was caught in action as she traversed the bridge.

Tom, Amy and Kent were also captured as they entered the bridge. It is not known if Tom regularly runs in jeans, we think possibly he wasn't planning on running but got caught up in the spirit of things and was rumored to have said, "oh, what the heck."

When asked if this was his attire for the recent "Chicago Fun Run, " he simply chuckled. Of note, not only did Tom survive the recent Chicago Fun Run, he is a proud finisher.

Tom and Amy were presented with a beautiful picture of the website, affectionately known as "our girl" by one of the website designers.

Gatorade, water, ChexMix and peanuts were served. :D