Oklahoma

Order in which state was run: 15

Order in which state was admitted into the union: 46

 

The Oklahoma state flag honors more than 60 groups of Native Americans and their ancestors. The blue field comes from a flag carried by Choctaw soldiers during the civil war. The center shield is the battle shield of an Osage warrior. It is made of buffalo hide and decorated with eagle feathers. Two symbols of peace lie across the shield. One is the calumet, or peace pipe. The other is an olive branch. Crosses on the shield are Native American signs for stars, representing high ideals.

 

 

 

Date: April 30, 2006
Race: Oklahoma City Memorial Half Marathon
City: Oklahoma City
Cost: $45.00

 

Four months into 2006 and I completed my fifth state.  Running in the shadows of the Memorial and visiting the museum the day before was an excellent reminder of what matters in life.

 

 

 

Up next: Missouri