Bear Lake Monster Run

The fabled Bear Lake Monster has grown legs and multiplied and can be seen these days not plying the frigid waters of Bear Lake, but running in the foothills overlooking the Bear Lake Marina just a couple of miles north of Garden City.  Today runners could be seen enjoying a beautiful Bear Lake morning before the afternoon storm hit and cooled everything down and veiled the lake in misty shrouds of clouds.  There was a half-marathon division, a ten K and also a 5 K run.  Something for everyone.  The reports were that everyone had a great time and were thrilled with their Bear Lake Monster Shirts and Medallions.  The best news was that their were no serious mishaps along the course of the runs.

Jared was the mastermind of this event and from all reports, he did an outstanding job of putting everything together and making this a great memory for all the participants.  We caught him, just after the events concluded at the Worldmark Resort.  He has several other events scheduled for later in the summer and the fall.  We think it's great that he has taken the initiative to encourage physical fitness, family memories, and appreciation for the beautiful Bear Lake Valley in this way.  We hope he can enjoy the efforts he puts into this.  He's been in many races and other events like these so he's not going into this little enterprise not knowing what it takes to make an outstanding experience for everyone involved. He didn't want to pose for a picture, but we at least got this one.  Thanks, Jared.

Shana and the kids were there to support and assist.  Stepehen came and manned a station as a volunteer.  Candice ran the half marathoin, while, Mason, Halle, and Gabi all particiapted in the shorter events.  TheY looked mightY cool wearing their Bear Lake Monster Shirts and nice medalions for having participated.  We were happy to catch what little bit of the action we could.

Three Little Bear Lake Monters, Sam, Melissa, and Emily

The next big event in The Bear Lake Monster Century, a 100 mile bike ride through some of the scenic and historic areas around Bear Lake in both Idaho and Utah.  This event will be held on June 30, 2012 beginning and ending in Montpelier, Idaho.  BE THERE.  YOU WONT REGRET IT.