I know, I know- a second post?!? On a Tuesday, Amy’s most hated day, of all days?!?!
I was totally going to add this in my morning post, but I was still in the process of caffeinating myself and it slipped my mind. I apologize.
Anyhoo, random story. And as my blog title suggests, I enjoy random things…
So I was standing (shaking in the cold) in my start corral waiting to be herded across the start line at the Shamrock Shuffle and I was standing next to a guy who was video taping. I looked over and said, “hmmm… why does he look familiar? I feel like I’ve seen him before…” I shrugged it off and hoped he didn’t span my way (not because I don’t appreciate the spotlight every once in awhile, but because I was literally right next to him and he would have gotten a shot solely of my face- on my bad side of all things- ha ha).
After the race, I was doing my regular surfing/stalking blogs and I was right. It was phampants! And he did a video blog of the race if any of you are interested in checking it out. It’s quite entertaining, and so is his blog. So take a peek. Or not. I’m not holding a gun to your head. But he is fun. So yeah…
Just CLICK HERE!
Plus, then you can see the madness I endured. I kid, I kid- it was fun. 
And here’s a pic I found on the website. I thought I’d show you where I was:
Now wasn’t that fun? I just broke up the awfulness known as Tuesday afternoon for you. Let’s tough the rest of the day through!
Filed under: Race Randomness Tagged: | Chicago, Random, running, Shamrock Shuffle
Wow, they’re capping the race I was supposed to be doing in May at 30,000 people. It’s insane.
This one was limited at 35,000 or something and sold out- so I guess quite a few runners didn’t show up? I can’t imagine anything over what this was…
OH MY GOSH. I’ve never done a race before..this is INSANE!!! I feel like people would get trampled over and hurt! That’s amazing. That picture kind of gives me anxiety haha.
Trampling never even crossed my mind until now! lol. Probably a good thing… but no worries- this is the first race I’ve done over 5,000. I don’t think that many are like this…
Ha! Thanks for the plug! Next time I’ll make sure to get you on camera. The good side of course!
That’s all I ask. ha ha… jk
omg that is a TON of people. I cant even imagine!!
OH MY GOSH!! i would go crazy!! haha!
Ha! That’s a great picture! I love running races that are that full of people!!!!
I wasn’t the biggest of fans… but it was an awesome experience, nonetheless!
Holy CRAP that is a lot of people!! What a cool pic! So crazy you spotted someone you know in that MASSIVE crowd.
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Wow that is a huge race!
Small world!
jeeeeeeeeeeeeez so many people! it’s always a lot of fun when you see people you know at races.
WOW too many people.. I think I would be so scared that I would get trampled on or injured!
I’ve done one race like that and was so consumed with not falling down or tripping that I didn’t get anywhere for like 20 minutes.
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Yeah, my first mile was definitely a slooooowwww one. Kind of frustrating, but I guess it beats the alternative of not pacing myself and going too fast and burning out?
OK that pic totally just psyched me out for my race in May – eeeek and at the same time (!!!!!)
Awesome job BTW! And the other post with the ice cream…not so much of a good idea before I hit the grocery store!
ahahaha… I guess I should have given a warning about the ice cream… it’s quite addicting! Just shield your eyes as you go by the frozen section!
Haha that is a funny story!!!
And holy crap that is a massive crowd…
Holy moly that is A LOT of people!!!
Wow! That is a ton of people!! That’s so funny that you recognized someone from a blog! Good eye!
I love John! Or Phampants. I call him John because he’s my boyfriend and I’m allowed to use his first name. Ok, he has no idea he’s my boyfriend and we’ve never actually met. But that doesn’t hamper my obsession with his blog.
The point of this comment? I’m jealous you saw him in person!