This past weekend was full of sports, a running pal running 80k for his 80th birthday, a quick trip to Portland for lunch with my sister and a visit to the Portland Filson store. All good summer events! In my running group, The UO Noon Group, runners often do a “birthday run.” John, the runner in dark blue with the waist pack is a traditionalist in this way and this year, turning 80, decided to run 80 kilometers over 3 days. We all joined in for some or all of it with him to offer support and encouragement and liquids. I ran ten miles with him on Saturday and it was well worth it. John’s an inspiration all the way around. On Saturday there…