“Life is rarely what we expect it to be, but we need to look for the lillies. We need to do what brings us joy and what gives us a sense of purpose.” ~ Sally Meyerhoff


On March 8, 2011, one year ago today, the running community lost a world class athlete, friend, and inspirational person - Sally Meyerhoff, age 27.  We celebrate her live and her achievements, and in many ways, we have changed the way we look at life.  


Sally worked with me for a short time as a volunteer on the Arizona Road Racer's board.  She had a gift for speed, and won the PF Chang's Rock & Roll marathon in 2011.  It was an honor to have her helping out the running community.


The last time I ran a race with her was in Tempe in February, 2011.  It was called the "skirt chaser" race - the women got a five minute head start over the men in this 5k distance.  At mile 1, I was heading out, when the lead woman, race back past me, followed closely by Sally, about a block behind.  I yelled out, "Go get her Sally!", and she smiled and disappeared around the bend.  She set a record - 16:33 and won the race in the last 800 yards.  


It is seldom that someone with the talent to win a marathon distance can also do well in the short races.  Sally had many talents - and after qualifying for the olympic trials, we all knew our Arizona home down girl was going places.


Sadly, it was not to be - only a few weeks later, while training for an Ironman, she was struck and killed while cycling in Maricopa.  


So if you happen to make it out to a race sometime, you may find a number of guys wearing knee high pink socks - to honor our friend, and our inspiration - Sally - for these will forever be known as "Sally socks".