Not rain nor snow could keep the 770 or so contestants. I really enjoyed this event last year although it was my first of it's kind. I was disappointed with my time last year. I finished second to last in my age group. Not a proud moment I suppose but you have to start somewhere right? I was new to running and my friends from work were all doing the fun walk but that wouldn't have pushed me enough to train so I did the race. I met my friends on the top. I met some great people too. When they heard I was new to it I was told don't worry you will prob finish in 12-13 min. I didn't. It was more like 16. I made that my goal this year and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. 12:29.1 sec. I was thrown off though when the finish line was at floor 37 instead of 38. No lookout this year, no meeting anyone on top but I made my goal and even with the extra floor I would have been close. This is definitely an event I will do again and look forward to each year. It's a nice switch up from the 5ks to something different and unique.
Highlights: This year there were some costumes. But my favorite moment was when I am almost to the top and the man about to pass me has a baby with a white headband strapped to his stomach. The baby was chilling and totally loving it. In fact when I went down the elevator the motion of the steps must have relaxed him. He was ready for a nap. Yeah I can't imagine doing the 37 or so flights with a kid strapped to me. Gotta love you running parents! Amazing! Also since it is to benefit Ronald McDonald House, I do an annual pic with Ronald. Added bonus, McD's was the ol highschool job so some nostalgia to that.
All and all it was a great race and I can't wait to do it again next year!
