Running: June 6-12

[Bike Chick]

DH and I participated in the Komen Race for the Cure in St. Louis yesterday. There was a record number of participants - over 71,000; 1,400 in the timed 5K run. They have stated that it was the largest 5K race in the world although I don't know that to be true. It was very hot, hilly and crowded but great to participate in such a large event. $3.35 million dollars were raised for breast cancer research. The finish was really neat because we ran down Market Street toward the river. Firetrucks suspended a huge American flag over the pink balloon arch at the finish line with the St. Louis Arch in the background. Survivors were given roses as they crossed and hundreds of people carried the names of friends and family they were running for. It was a wonderful experience.

[Jolt]

I got out for a couple of runs with my sister while I was in NJ for her graduation. Unfortunately she wasn't up for trail running so we just did laps around the block. Not sure what my problem was, but both runs (especially the first) felt a lot harder than usual--maybe I got thrown off b/c I'm not used to running with anyone and went too fast. (She isn't used to running with other people either and said on the first run that I was throwing off her breathing rhythm b/c mine was so loud! However, her footsteps were MUCH louder than mine.)