Did The Sneak at Cherry Creek

The 30th Annual Cherry Creek Sneak is history.  Held this morning, the streets in and around the Cherry Creek Shopping District were jammed with runners, their families, friends, parents, grandparents, and as we learned, a number of out-of town guests.

A near perfect day to be outside.  Certainly perfect for a race or I should say races.  There was a 5-Mile Run/Walk, a 3.1-Mile (5k) Run/Walk and a1.5 mi. Sneak Sprint.  New this year, was a 10-Mile Run.

As my wife and I walked to the start line, a double amputee darted across our path on two spring-like prosthesis.  The guy was all business while keeping a good pace.  After seeing him, the small bit of doubt I had about doing this event was erased and replaced with total confidence.

As one of over 10,000 registered for the event, I felt strong despite virtually no preparation...except for routine hikes with the High Country Hikers group.  There were waves of runners, walkers, stroller pushers, and a wave of blind participants.

Today would be the ultimate test of a knee replacement last February.  As for the Parkinson's...what Parkinson's.

The image captured on my daughters cell phone after 3.1 miles.  During the race, Kim said, "The last time we ran together was in the Hershey Chocolate Chase.  I was as old as Connor (12)."  
 

Proud Father with daughter, Kim, minutes after finishing the Cherry Creek Sneak.