It was a frosty early start to the annual marathon through the Windy City. I got up at 3 am, to be at the race area at 5: 00 for volunteer duty. 40,00 people ran today's race. I volunteered. CARA(Chicago Area Runners Association) members served as Runners Info people. My spot was at the start line with the elite and preferred runners. I had to direct them to their start area and gear checks. For this work I got a nifty jacket and cap. I needed it.
The temps were in the upper 30s at the start of the race. Stiff winds came off the lake. The race started without a hitch. The ending....was a different story.
http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_295072418.html
Robert Cheruiyot of Kenya slipped and fell as he crossed the finish line. At this writing he is in stable condition in the hospital, but did suffer a brain hemorrage. Scary stuff.
I enjoyed talking with fellow runners this morning. Several people are running the NYC Marathon in a few weeks. I asked what time they were shooting for, I got the same response, "Fast enough to beat Lance Armstrong." Armstrong is running the marathon. So people are setting sights on him. Of course it isn't like they are riding bikes against him.
The marathon always inspires me to run. I am sure I will get up, and head out in the morning for a brisk run.
:-)Charlie
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