I don't know who would ever check, but in the history of my running career, this race will not go down as a major time achievement 36:56. However it will go down as a solid run for an excellent cause.
It was a very warm morning along Chicago's lakefront. I am not a fan of the course. The first 1.4 mile is on a sidewalk, which is full of inexperienced runners and potholes. Once you get on the lakefront path, it is a decent course.
I was not really prepared for this run, with all I have been going through, but I felt strong enough to do this. My first two miles were 11:31 and 12:01. I walked a bit more on the last mile, which slowed me down. While I am used to running for time, I was not looking to set the world on fire.
Whenever I run the AIDS Run, I do so in memory of my late friend David Wagle. David and I went through middle and high school together. He passed away in 1994 of AIDS related causes. I raised $260 which will go to AIDS services in the Chicago area.
Thanks to those who donated to my run. I appreciate it. You can still donate if you like.
https://afc.aidschicago.org/NETCOMMUNITY/SSLPage.aspx?pid=587&srcid=657&frsid=5150
Charlie
1 comment:
Well done for 'gettin 'er done!' and well done for raising the money.
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