Shamrock Shuffle

Sandy and I ran the Shuffle again this year. It was cold but no blizzard this time around.

This is our pre-race snap shot.

And this is me, after the race, with a guy who ran the whole five miles in a Mr. Peanut costume.

We spotted Mr. Peanut somewhere in mile two, and we vowed that we would not let the peanut beat us. (We were successful, we soundly beat the peanut)

10 Miles!!!

Sandy and I ran 10 miles this morning!  10 miles!  I never could have done it without her, best running buddy ever.  

Our race started next to Soldier Field, ran down to Hyde Park (51st street or so) and back up to the field.  The finish line was on the 50 yard line of the field.  They had us on the JumboTron as we crossed the line.  Then they gave us water and medals.  

We had a tasty brunch to celebrate, then I took a nap (and some ibuprofen).  

Shamrock Shuffle 2009

Pre race, in the slush and snow.


Post race, Sandy and I looking very pleased with ourselves.



While training we decided that we wanted to be able to run the 8K (5 miles) in less than an hour. On race day we decided that we just wanted to finish the race. We managed to complete the course in 58.75 minutes, running 11.75 minute miles.

We felt pretty hardcore about the whole thing as only 13,500 or so of the 40,000 registered runners showed up.

The Chicago Tribune's write up is here.