Pamela came out with a challenging idea to end our Woman Spring Run. “Who want to volunteer first for the co-pilot drive?” “Co-pilot drive? What’s that?” I’m thinking. Without asking, I volunteered.
After Pamela explains the drill, she handed me an eye fold, I had to fold my eyes and maneuver my truck blind folded. Paul, be my co-pilot for the blind drive will give instruction and direct me to reach the destination.
Pamela had already placed poles along the trail. Paul gave me a brief prep for the run; we are going to navigate the trail together. I placed 101% trust on my co-pilot. As we go along, Paul told me to turn right, all the way right, go, stop, go, left, short left and go and stop, a big rock at left, tree at right, and right ahead and go… as if running in the black tunnel with rusted nails and shredded glasses everywhere, and a master by my side padding on my shoulder ensuring me that I can do this and master leading the way.
For about 5 minutes at 10 mph, Paul and I reach the final destination without hitting a single pole. Follow, the other drivers already paired up with their co-pilot, laughter’s and excitement blowing kisses in the rugged terrain as each truck with blind folded driver hit on the road. This is the best thrill to end our Saturday Woman Spring Run.
