Yesterday, I took part in my first popular race. A 5Km one
that those who practice running called "a stroll". Some of
those didoth that and a previous 10km race. I wasn't among
them, I have made myself able to run a little, but I cannot
say I enjoy that much, I rather be paddling in my surfski,
catching waves, breeze on my face and all that.  The whole
thing was pretty well organized, with toilets, refreshment,
water, food and even a newspaper stand, all free for the
participants. There was police and medical staff on site,
which was needed as there was like 6000+ participants, all
counted. One poor guy did need medical attention as, alledgely,
somebody pushed him into a bollard, making him fall... nasty

:( I suspect the streets were too crowded...  Indeed they
were... It made running harder specially as people slowed down
and then got faster without warning. As, I had already seen
that poor guy on the floor I decided not to dodge too often.

In the end it was fun, except the sun was a bit too hot for
my liking. That's all, more or less.

Reach me at bosque@sdf.org
2025-05-12 09:56:12