It happened at the annual Run Wild for a Child race in San Francisco on Sunday, November 29th. And it couldn't have been on a better day. It was a perfectly clear day with temperatures in the low 50s, perfect for a good day.
Big congrats to Miriam who also set a new PR and to Chris and Bob who also had great days!
Sadly the event attendance has been declining for years and it felt much lighter this year than last. Normally those that register on the day of the event have to stand in line for 10 minutes or so, but this time you walked right up to registration. We were also able to walk right up the starting line as well. Usually you'd have to line up early or push your way through the crowd to get there. Sad, because this is a very nice event. It used to be a go-to event when it was called Run to the Far Side. It supported the Academy of Sciences at that time and the finisher shirt featured an original Gary Larson The Far Side comic. Larson and the Academy stepped away from this prime Thanksgiving weekend date and Run Wild for a Child stepped in.
I hope more people find this great event and help make it a personal tradition.
1 comment:
Excellent time on the 10k PR. I am impressed. I found out about you from WHIR Magazine. I'm with an ISP back in DC area.
I've been a mentor for Team, too... twice... but for triathlon.
Go Team!!!
- TJ
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