I was buzzing around the gym 30 minutes before the start of our 10th annual South of the Mountain Trail Run, trying to make sure all the details were coming together the way they should. Runners were checking in and warming up while upbeat music added to the energy of the atmosphere when I heard a small voice call out from behind me, “Steve!” I turned to see a group of kids headed my way, led by 8-year-old Jessica who ran up and hugged me. As the rest of the group approached,