Avoiding Tradition

Another Bloomsday has come and gone in Spokane, and I have successfully avoided participation yet again. I have successfully avoided running in Bloomsday every year, so far. It is difficult to keep the tradition going.

In order to avoid running, I have:
- never been in Spokane prior to 1985, missing the first eight races altogether.
- been utterly unaware of Bloomsday prior to some time around 1990, missing another 5 races because of it.
- slept late on the first Sunday in May or been scheduled to work on that day, missing approximately another 12 races.
- Moved to Montana, again being away from the race.
- Moved back, and continued the practice of merely sleeping in on race day.

So, for every race since its inception in 1977, I have done something other than participating. With dedication and perseverance, I hope to keep the streak going.

People travel to Spokane from around the world to run in Bloomsday. I like about eight blocks from the starting line, and the course winds to within a block of my house, yet I simply cannot be bothered with it. The same can be said for Hoop Fest. I have never participated in that one, either.

So here I am, exhibiting boundless community spirit by continually avoiding the biggest community events.