St.Louis competes every year to have the biggest race. I think they probably made their goal this year. I tried to run the 5K with 60,000+ other runners/walkers. It was mostly a lot of dodging, bobbing, weaving, and trying not to fall and break every bone in my body as a stampede of people moved down the streets of St. Louis. I considered giving myself PR props for surviving the race unscathed. Here are a few pics of the race, but you really had to be there to truly appreciate the sheer number of people who were out there, supporting such a worthy cause...saving the ta-tas.
Melinda and I before the race. This was Melinda's first race! Her mom and one of her grandmothers are breast cancer survivors.
The Mighty Kate, Kate's husband Skip, Kate's mom, and one of their friends before the race.
My friend Katie with Melinda....Katie is training to run her first half marathon with me in September!
Holy Moly that's a lot of people! The sea of people you see up ahead of us on that hill extended in the same way behind us....60,000 is A LOT of people!
Crazy guy running in a bear costume...
Katie and I walked down to the Arch after the race. The rising Mississippi is creeping it's way into the city.
The city dyed the fountain pink in honor of the race.
5 comments:
I always love the vibe of the Race for the Cure runs! Gotta do something about the t-shirt design, though. Oh well, good cause and a fun race!
I'm a big believer in saving the ta-tas -for many mostly self serving reasons. Way to go!
I was in town, but did not know about the run. I ran the day before in Forrest Park. I would love to have run the next day as well. I am going to plan to do so next year: In honor of my mother and grandfather...both who suffered from cancer. Great pics.
I did Race for the Cure last October and had a great time. My mom is a breast cancer survivor and she came, which was wonderful. Such a great cause!
Nice job doing your part saving the ta-tas. I am always blown away by the numbers that this race draws.
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