Full Metal Lunchbox

 
Last night Jay and I did a test measure of the Lou Pinella 5K.  The temperature was a glorious 25°F but it was still a good night to run through the residential and industrial sites of Bridgeport.

Distance:  3.1 miles (5K)
Time:  29:04

I met my goal of coming in under 30 minutes, but I was pretty winded from the effort.  I'm going to have to do a lot better in the next 60 days if I want to beat my 8K PR at the Shamrock.





So, my intrepid runners, are you ready to participate in Chicago's most unusual short-distance running event?

The Lou Pinella 5K will take place on Saturday March 3 at 10AM.  This will be a self-timed, unorganized race.  Participants can look forward to:

• SEE some of Chicago's ugliest scenery!
  
• HEAR the sounds of cars being crushed at the big metal scrapyard!
  
• SMELL cupcakes being made at the Best Foods factory, located near mile 2!
  
• FEEL your lungs ache as you wonder why you are running in winter!
  
• TASTE the craft beer and yummy tacos at the finish line!
  

Think about it.  Then think again, because you'd really be nuts to do this.