I ran the Jingle Bell run this morning in -10* windchill. Officially, it was my worst 5k ever; unofficially, it was my best 5k ever. How does this happen? I had an emergancy at work that got me to the race late. I ended up starting 18 minutes late and meeting the winner coming back during the first quarter mile. I ran most of the race about 1K behind the sweeper, but a well painted course and a couple of volunteers that stayed out in the cold made it great. Official time was 53:12, unofficial on my GPS was 34:57 (and 3.2 miles!) for a PR (personal record).
Friends and family donated $220 for me to run and the total even took in almost $20,000 v. $4,200 last year. The money goes to Arthritis research.
I saw an older lady that had to walk with a crutch. Her fingers were twisted from the disease. When she sat down on a chair, one foot remained in the air because she could not bend her knee enough for her foot to reach the ground. Thanks to all who supported me; I ran because I could!
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