CEDAR RAPIDS — Normally rain on the Fourth of July makes for a gloomy holiday.
Yesterday morning’s precipitation, however, couldn’t dampen my spirits when I participated in the 24th Annual Alliant Energy Fifth Season 5K.
I had plenty to be happy about, including longtime friend Jim Zachar joining me, my daughter, Keely, taking part in the kids’ fun run, or just the fact that I was physically able to be there.
The road to that finish line was longer than just the 3.11-mile odyssey.
In mid-April, I became ill, suffering severe back pain making …